Notice of Decisions

Development Permit NumberSite Information & DecisionProposed Development38-254487 Broadway Avenue, Unit 225Decision: ApprovedDate of Decision: April 3, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: RISDABAppeal Deadline: April 25, 2025Temporary Portable Sign42-2529 Prairie Ridge CloseDecision: ApprovedDate of Decision: April 8, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: RISDABAppeal Deadline: April 30, 2025Side yard setback variance of 0.10m41-2521 Vermont CloseDecision: ApprovedDate of Decision: April 9, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: RISDABAppeal Deadline: May 1, 2025Rear yard setback variance of 0.63mUpdated: 2025-04-09

Town of Blackfalds Moves Forward with Critical Northwest Stormwater Project

Blackfalds, Alberta (April 15, 2025) –After many years of engineering work, environmental studies, public consultation, regulatory reviews, and appeals, the Town of Blackfalds is proud to move forward with a significant infrastructure project that aligns with our Environmental Management Policy and supports sustainable community growthfor both the Town and Lacombe County.At the Regular Council Meeting on April 8, Council reviewed the project in detail and awarded the construction contract for the Northwest (NW) Stormwater Project to Northside Construction.Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2025, with the majority of work taking place over the summer months. The project is expected to be completed in 2026.The NW Stormwater Project will form the foundation for current and future stormwater pond systems in the Town's northwest area. It is a critical step in enabling responsible development while ensuring the long-term management of both water quality and quantity. The system will help protect natural ecosystems, manage runoff effectively, and return treated water safely to the basin.“This is a major milestone for the Town and an investment in our community’s environmental resilience and infrastructure capacity,” shared Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services Preston Weran.For more information and to view the presentation made to Council, pleaseclick here!

Changes to the Town of Blackfalds’ Residential Recycling Program Coming April 1

Blackfalds, Alberta (March 28, 2025)– As of April 1, the Town of Blackfalds’ recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Alberta. The Town’s service provider, E360 Solutions, will remain the same.The move to Circular Materials was approved by Council during the August 27 Regular Council meeting.The change to recycling programs is a direct result of the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation, as per the Government of Alberta, which shifts the financial, operational, and marketing responsibility for recycling from municipalities to the organizations that produce and sell packaging and paper. Circular Materials is the organization that is responsible for implementing and managing the recycling system in Alberta on behalf of the Producers and the Province.Circular Materials will launch a recycling mobile app on April 1 that will feature recycling collection schedules, materials search, service alerts, and more.For residents, the only real change will be the line of communication, as complaints will now be the responsibility of the service provider E360 for efficiency, as well as effective customer service.Starting April 1, for any concerns or complaints regarding both recycling curb-side pick-up, and waste and yard waste curb-side pick-up, residents will be asked to contact E360 Solutions directly.For residential recycling: EPR AlbertaFor waste/organics: E360S DispatchThere will be no changes to the current pick-up schedule, acceptable materials, costs for residents, or bin layouts at this time.For Waste Transfer station concerns or complaints, please continue to contact the Town at 403.885.4677Please stay tuned for updates as we transition to EPR!