John McKiernan, Manager of Utilities, presented a Request for Decision to Kneehill County Council during the August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council. Mr. McKiernan informed Council that “A ratepayer who uses County Bulk Water Stations has disputed charges applied to their bulk water account. The account holder has advised that the disputed transactions were not completed or authorized by them and has requested that the related invoice charges be reviewed.” The disputed charges am

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;

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Manager of Utilities John McKiernan presented a Request for Decision to the Kneehill County Council regarding Hamlet Curbside Garbage Collection during the August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council.

Currently, Kneehill County collects waste weekly from the hamlets of Huxley, Sunnyslope, Swalwell, Torrington, and Wimborne through a contracted service. The current contractor provided formal written notice on July 3, 2026, to terminate the Hamlet Curbside Collection Agreement, with a notice perio

The Three Hills RCMP Detachment welcomed a new Detachment Commander as of July 16, 2026–Sergeant Justin Dawley.

With his wife Kathryn and two elementary-aged children, Sgt. Dawley looks forward to his new posting, noting, “This area feels like home. I appreciate the rural lifestyle and family-focused events available in each community. Everyone has been very welcoming, and I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and making the area our home.”

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