Council Highlights provide residents with a brief overview of significant information of the decisions made during Regular Council meetings. To access full Council meeting agendas and minutes, please visit the Council Meetings page.

 

At their October 19, 2026, Organizational Meeting, Council discussed the following items:

Establish Regular Meeting & Committee of the Whole Meeting Dates
Council adopted the following dates to hold its Regular Council meetings at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers:

  • November 2 and 16, 2026
  • December 7 and 21, 2026
  • January 18, 2027
  • February 1 and 16, 2027
  • March 1 and 15, 2027
  • April 5 and 19, 2027
  • May 3 and 17, 2027
  • June 7 and 21, 2027
  • July 19, 2027
  • August 16, 2027
  • September 7 and 20, 2027
  • October 4 and 18, 2027

Council adopted the following dates to hold its Committee of Whole meetings at 1:30 pm in Council Chambers:

  • October 27, 2026
  • November 24, 2026
  • January 26, 2027
  • February 23, 2027
  • March 23, 2027
  • April 27, 2027
  • May 25, 2027
  • June 29, 2027
  • August 24, 2027
  • September 28, 2027

Virtual Meeting Services
Council directed Administration to start the transition from GoToMeeting to Teams for virtual Council meetings.

Appointment of Deputy Mayors
Council appointed Councillor Carnahan from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027; Councillor Faulkner from February 1 to April 30; Councillor Reber from May 1 to July 31;  and Councillor Bourdin from August 1 to October 31, as deputy mayors for the term.

Council Procedural Bylaw Council
Council directed Administration bring back an amended Procedural Bylaw to be reviewed by the Policy and Bylaw Committee prior to being presented at a Regular Council Meeting.

Establish Banking Institutions
Council authorized Administration to continue the Town’s banking with ATB, and to explore Point of Sale opportunities with the bank.

Appointment to Committees & Boards 

  • Council appointed the member(s) to each committee and board as per the amended table.
  • Council appointed Krista Gardner from October 20, 2026, to October 19, 2027, to the Calmar Public Library Board.
  • Council appointed Danielle Bourdin from October 20, 2026, to October 19, 2027, to the Calmar Public Library Board.

Establish Council Remuneration Policy
Council adopted Policy #2027-027 Council Remuneration, as amended.

At their October 19, 2026, Regular Meeting, Council voted on the following agenda items:

Delegations

Paper Billing Fee
Council defeated a motion that Administration forgive $55.83, which represents the balance on the tax account resulting from a balance transfer from the corresponding utility account.

What We Heard – Mike Karbonik Survey Results
Council received a presentation from Benjamin Proulx, president of Catalyst Communications, on the findings from the first arena survey.

See below for the links to the presentation slides and the report:

Community feedback is critical as Council moves through the next steps of this process over the coming months. Please stay tuned for more opportunities to provide your feedback.

Interest Penalty on Unpaid General Accounts Receivable
Council gave first reading to Bylaw #2026-10 – Interest on Unpaid General Accounts Receivable Bylaw.

Refund of Property Taxes
Council directed Administration to refund the owner of the designated manufactured home on lot #49 in the Calmar Trailer Park $305.13, representing the portion of property taxes from October 16, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Edmonton Region Women Elected Leaders
Council moved to endorse the Town of Calmar hosting the Edmonton Region Women Elected Leaders fall gathering, with a budget of up to $1,000 to come from the Legislative Special Events Hosting budget.

2026-2030 Strategic Plan
Council adopted the Town of Calmar 2026-2030 Strategic Plan as presented.

The strategic plan reflects Council’s shared vision for Calmar’s future: a future built on opportunity, strong community connections, responsible growth, and a commitment to preserving the qualities that make our town such a special place to call home.

Flags at Half-Staff
Council directed Administration to put the flags at half-staff due to the incident at CFB Wainwright.

Heels & Holly Market and Luncheon
Council directed Administration to do one final call out to local female business leaders and purchase up to two full tables for the Heels and Holly event.