OPENING REMARKS

Councillor Price announced Valley Cruisers 26th Annual Boogie in the Badlands Car Show on May 24, 2025, in downtown Drumheller.

On behalf of Council, Councillor Zariski proclaimed May 26 - 30, 2025, as Alberta Rural Health Week in Drumheller and encouraged everyone to show appreciation to healthcare professionals and volunteers whose contributions and dedication enhances the quality of life in rural Alberta.

Councillor Sereda reminded residents that, although it is frustrating with the volume of traffic over the busy tourism season, we all need to be patient with construction on the Gordon Taylor Bridge. She also expressed appreciation that Alberta Transportation is prioritizing the repairs considering how many bridges require attention in the province.

On behalf of Council, Councillor Lacher declared May 18 – 24, 2025, as Public Works week in Drumheller. This year’s theme is “Advancing Quality of Life,” He thanked the entire public works crew for their dedication to our community and encouraged residents to extend appreciation to any of the Town’s public works team they see this week.

Mayor Colberg thanked everyone who attended the Chainsaw Wizards international tree carving event on the May long weekend. She thanked the organizing committee, the Town’s event staff, and the public works team for their contributions. She also reminded the community that the seven completed carvings are up for auction on Premier Auctions website at www.bid.premierauctions.ca.

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BYLAW #01.25

Council adopted Bylaw #01.25 – Development Authority Bylaw, which replaces the previous Bylaw #32.08. This update was necessary to align with current practices and to provide clearer guidance regarding the roles and responsibilities of Municipal Planning Commission members, consistent with the Municipal Government Act.

PROPOSED NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BYLAW #20.25

Council gave first reading to proposed Bylaw #20.25 – Natural Gas Distribution Franchise Agreement. Once adopted, it will replace Bylaw #10.15, which outlines the current agreement with Apex Utilities that is set to expire on October 31, 2025. The proposed 2025 Franchise Agreement is identical to the 2015 Franchise Agreement with the exception of the term, which will begin on November 1, 2025, and will expire on October 31, 2030. 

DRUMHELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT

Council appointed Rebecca Harvey to the Drumheller Public Library Board for a three-year term, which expires on March 20, 2028.

DRUMHELLER VALLEY SPORTS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Council appointed William Buchanan, Ken Fournier, Amber Hodgson, Colin Kloot, Gavin Makse, Kristi Murphy, Linda Traquair, and Julia Fielding as to the new Drumheller Valley Sports Committee, each for a three-year term, expiring May 20, 2028. Councillor Price was appointed as the Council representative with her term expiring October 20, 2025.

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