OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Colberg reminded residents that Canada Day is coming! Mayor Colberg encouraged all businesses and residents, especially those on the parade route, to pull weeds, clean up garbage, and trim trees if necessary to make our community look amazing for those who come to visit the Valley for Canada Day.

Councillor Sereda read and officially affirmed the Oath of Office for the position of Deputy Mayor for the months of July and August 2025.

COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Council accepted as information minutes from the following boards and committees: the Drumheller and District Senior’s Foundation, the Municipal Planning Commission, and the FCSS Committee.

DELEGATION: RCMP 2024-25 Q4 REPORT

Cpl Alex MacDonald, Acting Detachment Commander for the Drumheller RCMP, presented their 2024-25 Q4 Report to Council. It highlighted human resources, financial data and crime statistics for the period from January 1 – March 31, 2025, for the Drumheller detachment. He also briefed Council regarding the significant staffing shortages in the detachment and how the RCMP is working diligently to ensure the continued safety of the community.

TRAVEL DRUMHELLER

Lana Phillips, Destination Development Officer for Travel Drumheller presented to Council a proposed public transit pilot project which aimed at enhancing transportation options in Drumheller. A feasibility study to evaluate potential transit options, including routes, service models, fares, and associated costs, is scheduled for 2025. Additionally, a small-scale shuttle bus pilot program is proposed to commence in summer 2026, offering an opportunity to assess and improve transit services. The pilot program is projected to operate over three summers.

NACMINE 5^TH STREET ALLEY CLOSURE BYLAW #07.25

Council adopted Nacmine 5^th Street Alley Closure Bylaw #07.25, which closes a section of the alley between 177 5^th Street and 193 5^th Street in Nacmine. This area is semi-grassed, not maintained by the Town, and not required for property access. An adjacent landowner applied for the road closure, has paid the associated application costs, and has agreed to purchase the parcel at fair market value to consolidate it with their existing property.

MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDING BYLAW

Administration informed Council they are currently collaborating with Palliser Regional Municipal Services (PRMS) to review and develop proposed amendments to the Municipal Development Plan Bylaw. This effort aims to ensure the document remains a relevant and effective tool for guiding land use decisions, supporting the Town’s long-term community objectives, and aligning land development with both existing and future municipal infrastructure. The proposed amendments are scheduled to be presented to Council in the summer of 2025. Due to time constraints, the review will prioritize flooding, parks, and trails. A comprehensive review of other sections will be completed no later than 2027.

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATION FOR COUNCILLOR HANSEN-ZACHARUK

Council directed Administration to prepare and submit a posthumous nomination of the late Councillor Lisa Hansen-Zacharuk for the Alberta Municipalities Award of Excellence, which recognizes past and present elected municipal officials with outstanding civic leadership. If successful, this award would recognize her exceptional service to the municipality and her lifelong contributions to the community.

ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COSTS – ALBERTA MUNICIPALITIES RESOLUTION

Council passed a resolution to sponsor the City of Grande Prairie’s Electricity Distribution Costs Resolution for consideration at the Alberta Municipalities 2025 Fall Convention. Endorsing an equalized rate for electricity transmission and distribution rates — to reduce costs for rural Albertans — has been a strategic priority of Council since at least 2019.

ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT UPDATE

The Manager of Legislative Services provided Council with an update regarding the Access to Information Act SA 2024, c. A-4.5 (AITA) and the Protection of Privacy Act SA 2024, c. P-4.5 (POPA), which came into effect on June 11, 2025, along with associated regulations. With the proclamation of the AITA and the POPA, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSA 2000, c F-25 (FOIP) has been official repealed. He also informed Council that the Town will need to establish and maintain a Privacy Management Program consisting of documented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the POPA and identified a list of current Town of Drumheller bylaws and policies that must be repealed and replaced by June 11, 2026.

COLD STORAGE BUILDING

Council approved the award of the  Cold Storage Building project at the Operations Yard to Vertical Building Solutions in the amount of $377,836.25 plus GST, which will be funded from the 2025 Capital Budget. The construction of a new cold storage facility will increase capacity for salt, sand, and other raw materials, thereby enhancing the Town’s ability to meet seasonal demands and improving the overall efficiency of storage and fleet operations.

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