Here are some highlights from the March 20, 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 requests recommendations for household organics management
In January 2025, Council received a memo regarding the household organics management practices of several other Alberta municipalities, including services such as centralized drop-off areas, backyard composting programs and curbside pickup. At that time, Council wanted more time to consider the research and a series of potential options for a local service.
During the March 20 meeting, Council directed Administration to bring back a recommended approach that fits within the Town’s current operational capabilities and limitations. Specifically, Council asked Administration to consider potentially offering a central household organics drop-off site and compost bin rebate program, as well as an educational program for residents. Administration is now working on Council’s request.
You can read the full memo here.
Miners Park campground and RV dump station
At the March 11, 2025 Regular Council meeting, Council received a memo regarding Miners Park campground and the nearby RV sanitary dump station. The report identified annual revenues and operational expenses, as well as some of the challenges the Town is experiencing in operating these self-registration and self-serve amenities.
Council wanted more time to consider the information that was presented before providing direction. During the March 20 meeting, Council directed Administration to bring back more information including:
- What it could look like to potentially sell, contract out, or use the campground and RV sanitary dump station as part of the Town’s Recreation Master Plan.
- What potential site improvements could be made to the campground to improve use and efficiency, including (but not limited to) the implementation of a pre-paid online reservation system; code-access entry for washroom facilities; and gated access controlled by a digital entry code for registered campers.
The campground opens each year on May 15. You can read the full memo here.
Administration report
- The nomination period for those interested in running for Council is open for the 2025 Municipal election. Information for voters and candidates can be found on the Town’s website: https://coalhurst.ca/government/2025-municipal-election/.
Questions from voters and candidates can be directed to the Returning Officer by email at [email protected] or by phone at (403) 381-3033. Potential candidates who would like more information about local government governance and/or the election process can also request a meeting with the Returning Officer to ask questions.
- As of March 12, seasonal road bans are in effect for the following locations. Loads are limited to 75% until otherwise posted:
- TWP Road 9-2 from Highway 25 to Range Road 22-3
- Range Road 22-3 from TWP Road 9-2 to 45 Ave in Coalhurst
- 45 Ave in Coalhurst from 6 St to Range Road 22-3
The Town has placed the road bans in conjunction with Lethbridge County. Road bans are used each spring to maintain the integrity of road infrastructure as temperatures rise and to reduce the risk of roads being damaged from loading during frost-thaw cycles. For information on other surrounding road bans (including highways), visit the Lethbridge County website and the Province of Alberta website.
Council approves scholarships for Coalhurst High School students
As part of an annual program, Council approved the provision of five scholarships for Coalhurst High School (CHS) students, including $100 each for students in grades 8 through 11 and a $1,000 scholarship and award for a grade 12 student who is planning to attend post-secondary school. To be eligible for consideration, students must submit a letter or essay to Council, answering a series of questions. The high school can provide those questions to interested students. Application submissions are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Winners of the scholarships will be announced at the annual CHS awards night at the end of June.
Council approves sponsorship for Coalhurst High School basketball team
Council approved a $500 sponsorship for the Coalhurst High School Sr. Girls basketball team as they made their way to the A1 Provincial Championship in Olds and Didsbury, AB. The sponsorship was intended to assist with travel expenses for the trip.
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