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TAKE NOTICE that Parkland County Council has given first reading to Infrastructure Borrowing Bylaw No. 2026-28 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize Parkland County to borrow monies from an authorized financial institution to finance construction and completion of wastewater infrastructure in Acheson Zone 5 at Highway 16A and Spruce Valley Road.

Please ensure you complete the 2026 Census of Population and the Census of Agriculture questionnaire. The information you provide produces important statistics that communities, businesses, and governments rely on to plan services, develop programs and make informed decisions. 

Please take notice that the following development permit(s) have been approved by the Development Authority as a permitted use with variance, subject to appeal: 

• Development Permit No. PLDPR20260097
• Development Permit No. PLDPL20260449

The Parkland Dragon Boat Racing Club is hosting its 2nd Annual Race Day Event at Wabamun’s Waterfront Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Wabamun Waterfront Park will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event and there will be no parking on site. There will also be no access to the boat launch for the day.

Please take notice that the following development permit(s) have been approved by the Development Authority as a permitted use with variance, subject to appeal: 

• Development Permit No. PLDPC20260488
• Development Permit No. PLDPC20260454
• Development Permit No. PLDPC20260141

Due to impacts on regional drainage and wastewater systems, the ARROW Utilities line in the Big Lake area is currently backing up. ARROW Utilities vacuum trucks are on site to address the issue and reduce overflow.

Residents of Walker Lake Estates, Morningside Properties, and Lakeridge Estates are urgently asked to reduce water consumption immediately and avoid all non-essential water use until further notice.

Check out upcoming Agriculture events, hosted by a variety of municipalities and organizations in July. Explore topics ranging from selecting goats and sheep, protecting livestock from parasites, and how forages can improve soil health.

In accordance with Sections 606 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, as amended, the Council of Parkland County has scheduled a Public Hearing to consider proposed Bylaw 2026-26, being a proposed closure of road allowance for the purpose of lease.

All sportsfields at Meridian Sports Park and Coal Diamond Sports Park are open.