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The West Inter Lake District (WILD) Water Commission has identified a new water line break on the supply line west of Highway 43, which serves Wabamun and Entwistle. 

As a result, Water Usage Restriction – Condition A is now in effect for both communities. Condition A includes a temporary ban on municipal water‑use operations.

There is no impact to residents at this time, and drinking water remains safe and available.  

The City of Edmonton’s Mosquito Management Program will begin April 20, 2026, and run until September 30, 2026.

This program helps control mosquitoes in Edmonton and surrounding areas (including parts of Parkland County), improving quality of life to help enjoy outdoor activities in Edmonton’s brief summer, and reduce the quantities of pesticides needed to repel or control adult mosquitoes in Edmonton.

Parkland County celebrated National Volunteer Week from April 19 to 25, recognizing the incredible volunteers who help keep our communities strong and connected.

Parkland County's Fire Hazard Level has been updated to Fire Restriction.

• Fire hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. No open burning fires or major burn operations are allowed. 
• Safe, recreational fires in approved fire pits, burn barrels/incinerators with screens, as well as gas/propane stoves, barbeques and fire bowls are allowed.
• Major burn, outdoor fire, and consumer fireworks permits are cancelled at this time, and no new permits will be issued.

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

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.