Here are some highlights from the February 4, 2025, Town Council meeting. This is not an official record of the meeting. For more information – including the full agenda listing – you can read the Regular Council Meeting Agenda and its attachments.
Council adopts new Responsible Animal Control and Ownership Bylaw No. 456-24
Over the last several months, Council and Administration have been working together to draft a new Responsible Animal Control and Ownership Bylaw. The new bylaw was intended to consolidate several other bylaws and policies and make the document easier for the public and Administration to read, understand, and apply. With the adoption of Bylaw No. 456-24, community members will now be able to more easily locate the rules and regulations regarding the keeping and control of animals within Coalhurst.
You can find the new bylaw on the Town’s website, here.
Coalhurst Community Centre benchmarking
Council has directed Administration to develop a set of benchmarks for the Coalhurst Community Centre, approximately one year after a new Community Centre policy was implemented. The intention of the benchmarking is to review use of the facility and ensure the policy is meeting the needs of the community and the Town. Additionally, Council has requested to receive annual activity reports for the Community Centre, starting with activities from 2024.
Administration report
- In partnership with BEW FCSS and Family Ties Lethbridge, a series of Coalhurst youth camps have been scheduled for the 2025 summer season. Each camp will be hosted at the Coalhurst Community Centre. The dates are as follows:
- July 10 – 11: FCSS youth leadership camp
- July 15 – 18: youth camp
- July 22 – 25: youth camp
- August 12 – 15: youth camp
- August 19 – 22: youth camp
Specific details for the camps (including times, ages served, and registration information) will be published and promoted as we get closer to summer.
- The Municipal Enforcement Department had 36 files during January. Files included traffic enforcement, animal control and noise complaints. February’s enforcement focus will be distracted driving, fatigue, and sidewalk enforcement.
Council approves funding contribution to Oldman Watershed Council
Council unanimously approved a contribution of $1,406 to the Oldman Watershed Council for its ongoing efforts related to improving water storage and quality across the region, drought response activities, public education, restoring habitats, and more. The amount being provided is based on a 49-cent contribution per resident of Coalhurst.
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