Half Mast Notice | Tumbler Ridge

In recognition of the tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, and in solidarity with the families, community members, and first responders affected, we will be lowering all municipal flags to half‑mast effective immediately and will remain at half-mast for 7 days until end of day on Wednesday, February 18.Our thoughts are with the Tumbler Ridge community during this incredibly difficult time.

PUBLIC NOTICE | Bylaw 1348.26

Council has given first reading to Bylaw 1348.26, being a bylaw that will allow the Town of Blackfalds to incur indebtedness for the McKay Ranch Lift Station.The debenture or bank loan in the amount of $5,600,000 for the purpose of constructing the McKay Ranch Lift Station.If you wish to hold a vote of the electors to determine whether this bylaw should be passed, you must submit a formal petition within 15 days after the last date the proposed bylaw is advertised (Feb 12). A petition must meet the formal requirements of Section 221-226 of the Municipal Government Act of Alberta and be submitted to the Chief Administrative Officer at the Town of Blackfalds no later than February 28, 2026.Office of the CAOBox 220, 5018 Waghorn Street, | Blackfalds AB T0M 0J0or email: info@blackfalds.caThe McKay Ranch Lift Station Project will support the growth of the Town and provided sanitary servicing to the expanding east side.Resources:Proposed bylaw & Council reportsBorrowing Bylaw - Frequently Asked QuestionsA copy of the bylaw is also available to view in person at the Civic Cultural Centre front desk (second floor).

Notice of Decision

TAKE NOTICE THAT the following discretionary use development permit has been APPROVED by the Development Authority under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 1268/22 and amendments thereto:Permit No.2-26Legal Description:Lot 102, Block 10, Plan 142 2622Civic Address:130 Mitchell CrescentLand Use District:R-1M – Residential Single Dwelling Medium Lot DistrictProposed Use:Accessory suite with variance(meets all required regulations in Land Use Bylaw 1268/22)Date of Decision:January 23, 2026The applicant or any person claiming to be affected by these decisions may, under Land Use Bylaw No.1268/22, appeal to the Regional Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (RISDAB) by serving written notice and paying the appropriate fees at the following address:Regional Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (RISDAB)Attn: Secretary to the RISDABc/o Parkland Community Planning ServicesUnit B, 4730 Ross StreetRed Deer, AB T4N 1X2P: (403) 343-3394Email: pcps@pcps.ab.caWITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS after the Date of Decision.This is not a valid Development Permit. Issuance of the Development Permit, where no appeal is filed to the Regional Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, is valid following the completion of the twenty-one (21) day appeal period, being February 14, 2026.Town of BlackfaldsPlanning and Development Department