RURAL RENEWAL STREAM: Council directed Administration to maintain the pause on new Rural Renewal Stream (RRS) endorsement applications for the 2026 calendar year due to depleted provincial allocation limits. As of the Council Meeting, the Town of Bonnyville’s 2026 allocated endorsement capacity has been fully utilized. Administration will provide updates to Council upon confirmation of any additional allocations or the release of 2027 nomination numbers. The Town’s current priority is to support individuals who applied to the program in 2024 and 2025 and to utilize the 2026 allocation to issue endorsement letters for those who are invited to apply for permanent residency under the RRS.
DELEGATION: Bonnyville and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Director Rhonda Miron outlined the organizations Strategic Priorities Framework to Council. Bonnyville FCSS conducted a needs assessment and compared it to the provincial mandate to highlight areas of alignment. In doing so, FCSS identified community needs that aligned with the provincial mandates and used this information to form a list of priorities and these would be used to form the basis of future programming offered through the Bonnyville and District FCSS. These priorities include mental health and addictions, homelessness and housing insecurity, aging well in a community, and employment. Once the strategic priorities were identified, the FCSS Advisory Board updated the organizations vision, mission, and values. Programming offered going forward be guided by this framework and its priorities. Council accepted the presentation as information.
FUNDING REQUEST: The Lakeland Special Olympics request for a donation of $2,500 to cover the rental at King Pins Bowling Alley for the Shamrock Challenge was approved by Council. The event, which is being held on March 14, 2026, welcomes athletes and coaches from multiple communities across the region.
BRIEFLY: The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit 26-D0006, with conditions. This allows a physiotherapy office to conduct business in the C3 – Highway Commercial District, as physiotherapy is not listed as a permitted or discretionary use within the district.