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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. PLDPR20260111, Property: 51110 RGE RD 270; and

Development Permit No. PLDPC20260148, Property: 11634 257 ST.

Health Canada has approved emergency use of strychnine in approved areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan, including Parkland County. This approval is to help manage serious crop damage caused by Richardson’s ground squirrels.

In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, as amended, the Council of Parkland County has scheduled a Public Hearing regarding the proposed adoption of the following Bylaw: 

Bylaw: 2026-18 Commercial Redistricting Amendment Bylaw 
Date: May 12, 2026 
Time: 9:30 am 
Location: Parkland County Council Chambers, 53109A Hwy 779, Parkland County, Alberta

Every four years, following a municipal election, Council develops a new Strategic Plan. This plan sets the direction and priorities for Parkland County and acts as the roadmap that guides both Council and Administration. Council would like to hear from you and receive your feedback on the Strategic Plan. Public input will be collected from April 15 to May 15, 2026.

The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled.

On April 14, 2026, Parkland County Council directed that a Special Council Meeting be scheduled for April 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Parkland County Council Chambers. This meeting will be held to hear the items originally scheduled for the April 28, 2026 Regular Council Meeting.

Parkland County Council has approved the finalized 2026 municipal budget, confirming a low residential tax rate increase of just 0.8% and a nonresidential increase of just 2.75%, while maintaining high quality core services and investing in long-term priorities for our growing community.

Parkland County Fire Services celebrated the graduation of its 2025 recruit class on April 8, recognizing 20 new firefighters as they officially joined the service.

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. PLDPL20240032
• Development Permit No. PLDPR20260208
• Development Permit No. PLDPR20260209

Parkland County is launching County Chats, a new series of open-house-style events designed to give residents the opportunity to meet Mayor and Council, ask questions, share feedback, and learn more about County initiatives and local community leagues.