Public Hearings & Bylaw Consultation

Public Hearings are a way for the public to speak to Council directly on specific matters. Some bylaws require a Public Hearing to be held, such as re-zoning bylaws (land use re-designations) and area structure plans. Bylaws subject to the Public Hearing process are posted on the Town's website and heard at the Public Hearing.

Public Hearings are scheduled on the same day as Regular Council Meetings. Public Hearings are advertised in the paper and on this webpage. All area residents directly affected by the proposed bylaw(s) are also notified. 

Any person or group of persons affected by the proposed bylaw(s) and wishing to provide a written submission prior to the Public Hearing must do so before noon on the Wednesday preceding the Public Hearing in order to be included in the Council agenda package. Written submissions received after the Wednesday noon deadline and up until noon the day of the Public Hearing will be noted during the Hearing, provided to Council in full and published on the Town's website in an amended agenda following the Public Hearing.

Bylaw Consultation

Bylaw Consultation

BYLAW No.11-2024: Borrowing Bylaw for a New Water Reservoir in Smoky Lake

Members of the public are encouraged to provide feedback regarding Borrowing Bylaw no.11-2024. Town Council passed first reading of said bylaw on July 22, 2024.

The purpose of Bylaw No.11-2024 is to incur indebtedness in the amount of One million, two hundred and twenty-four thousand, two hundred and five ($1,224,205.00) dollars for the purpose of funding a New Water Reservoir in Smoky Lake.

Feedback on Bylaw No.11-2024 can be sent to email: finance@smokylake.ca.

Town of Smoky Lake Council will consider adoption of Borrowing Bylaw No.11-2024 at the September 9, 2024 Regular Council Meeting unless a petition of electors for Bylaw No.11-2024 is received as provided for in Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act. Petitions must be received and filed with the Chief Administrative Officer no later than 12:00 p.m. on September 4, 2024 at 56 Wheatland Avenue Smoky Lake, Alberta.

For further information, please email finance@smokylake.ca or call the Town Office at (780) 656-3674.

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