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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. PLDPR20260464
• Development Permit No. PLDPR20260490

Located near the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens, Bunchberry Meadows Conservation Area spans 260 hectares of old-growth forest, open meadow, and wetland habitat. The area features about 8.6 km of marked, easy trails, with signage showing distances and approximate walking times. Along the way, visitors can read panels that share insights into the area’s local plants and wildlife.

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

Due to the weather, ball diamonds at Meridian Sports Park and Coal Diamonds Sports Park are closed.

Due to elevated levels of fecal indicator bacteria, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is advising the public not to swim or wade at the Camp Yowochas beach area on Wabamun Lake, effective immediately.

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 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. PLDPR20260389
• Development Permit No. PLDPC20260037

All sports fields at Meridian Sports Park and Coal Diamond Sports Park are open.

In collaboration with the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS), Parkland County is currently participating in the Trap-Neuter-Return Program (TNR) to manage local populations of unowned cats. The TNR initiative aims to reduce the number of free-roaming cats in a humane and effective way.

Parkland County residents are sitting on a bright opportunity. With Alberta’s famously sunny skies (Alberta and Saskatchewan are the sunniest locations in Canada!) — solar power is becoming an increasingly practical way to cut energy bills and reduce emissions.