Courtesy: Town of Grimshaw
Hockey Academy at Holy Family School,
Terry Hogan, Principal of Holy Family School (HFS), and HFS educator Carson Ewing, met with Council to request the use of the Grimshaw Huskies change room at the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex for their upcoming Hockey Academy Program. Launching in the 2024-2025 school year, the program will offer 25 spots for students in grades 7-9. The Council praised Hogan and Ewing for their efforts and approved the request, contingent on the Grimshaw Huskies not operating during the 2024-2025 hockey season.
Cemetery Grass Cutting Contract
Council approved a recommendation from the Grimshaw Services Advisory Board to provide a one-year extension for the current contractor to provide grass-cutting services at the Grimshaw W.I Cemetery.
Bill 20 Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act
Council made a motion to send a letter to Premier Danielle Smith recommending that the Government of Alberta rescind Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, due to concerns raised by municipal leaders in Alberta and request that the government engage municipal governments in updating the Local Authorities Act and Municipal Government Act.
Policy Review
Council directed administration to bring one policy per month to council meetings for Council and administration to review and ensure policies are up-to-date.
Regional Energy Committee
Council reviewed the draft Terms of Reference for the Regional Energy Committee and moved to bring forth recommendations at a future Regional Energy Committee meeting. Council also approved that Deputy Mayor Stacey Messner be appointed as a designate representative for the Town of Grimshaw on the committee.
