Infrastructure Update
Agenda Item 4.1;
Administration gave a verbal Infrastructure Update. Graders are completing rotations, including dirt trails where possible, and gravel crews are working in Division 6 before moving to Divisions 7 and 8. Roadside mowing was completed on September 4, 2026. The Linden Overlay project is complete, the gravel purchase program is 50% complete, and ratepayer gravel sales continue. Watch the full update on YouTube.
2026 Gravel Purchase Program
Agenda Item 4.2;
Council directed Administration to bring back additional information and recommendations regarding the remaining 2026 Gravel Purchase Program budget for Council's consideration.
Gravel Request Update for SW-19-29-22-W4
Agenda Item 4.3;
Council approved another 475 tonnes of Gallagher gravel from the Hiller stockpile, in addition to the 675 tonnes previously approved, for a total of approximately 1,150 tonnes to support the development of an access road to SW 19-29-22-W4.
2027 Budget Process and Timelines
Agenda Item 6.1;
Council accepted the proposed 2027 annual budget process and timelines as information and directed Administration to proceed as outlined. Coming up:
• September 15, 2026: The Committee of the Whole will review the draft capital plan, including project priorities, timing, funding, reserve impacts and alignment with the Strategic Plan.
• September–October 2026: Community input will be gathered and summarized to help inform budget assumptions, service-level discussions and Council deliberations.
• Late October/early November 2026: Budget Workshop 1 – Setting the Stage. Council will review legislative requirements, financial assumptions, community engagement themes, service-level pressures, key budget drivers, the Council budget and the staffing budget.
• November 2026: Budget Workshop 2 – Draft Operating Budget Review. Council will review the remaining operating budget, forecasts, reserve and debt implications, projected tax impacts and outstanding decisions.
• December 2026: Council will consider and potentially approve the 2027 operating and capital budgets.
Kneehill County Safety Policy Review and Approval
Agenda Item 7.1;
Council approved Policy 17-1, Kneehill County Safety Policy, as presented.
Fall RMA 2026 Meeting Requests
Agenda Item 7.2;
Council directed Administration to request a meeting at the upcoming Rural Municipalities of Alberta conference with
Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshen, to discuss the following topics:
1. Provincial highway maintenance and diverting traffic to County Roads
2. Bridge Funding
3. Maintenance of secondary highways
Council also requested a meeting with Minister of Municipal Affairs, Dan Williams, to discuss:
1. Nonpayment of taxes by Oil and Gas companies
2. Municipal Government Act downloading to municipalities.
For information on this publication, contact Communications Officer at communications@kneehillcounty.comCouncil tabled Policy 3-27, Council Correspondence, for further discussion at a future Committee of the Whole
Policy 3-27, Council Correspondence Policy
Agenda Item 7.3;
Council tabled Policy 3-27, Council Correspondence, for further discussion at a future Committee of the Whole meeting.
Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) with Stettler County
Agenda Item 7.4;
Council approved terminating the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with the County of Stettler No. 6, as any services required between the municipalities are adequately provided through other arrangements.
Community Futures Network of Alberta Committee Representative
Agenda Item 7.5;
Council authorized Councillor Cunningham to serve on the Community Futures Network of Alberta (CFNA) Provincial Board. The CFNA Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and oversight of Community Futures (CF) and provides advocacy, leadership, and stewardship for the CF organizations across Alberta.
Council and Committee Reports
Agenda Item 9.0;
Council received the District 2 RMA Meeting update and a Division 5 update as information.
Closed Session
Agenda Item 11.0;
Council moved the meeting into Closed Session to discuss:
• Intergovernmental Relations (ATIA- Section 26) x 2
• Disclosure Harmful to Personal Privacy (ATIA- Section 20)
Motion from Closed Session:
Council directed that the Bergen Pasture Lease be reviewed in 2027.