Town of Redcliff Aug. 17 Council Meeting highlights 

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Ryan Dahlman

By Nerissa McNaughton
Southern Alberta Newspapers

Redcliff Council covered a full agenda at its August 17 meeting, hearing from three delegations and reviewing decisions, and much more. Here are the highlights.

Several Delegations Were Scheduled 

• Library Board Presents Outdoor Space Plan: Redcliff Public Library shared the latest plan for a new outdoor space on the south side of the library. The project builds on Council’s April 2026 decision, which supported the Library Board moving ahead with design, pricing, and fundraising. The Board has since completed that work and returned with a site plan and cost estimate. The estimate sits at roughly $93,379.18. To fund it, the Library Board plans to pursue grants, community donations and corporate sponsorships. The Board is also asking the Town for municipal funding equal to 20 per cent of the project cost.

• Gymnastics Business Seeks Town Sponsorship:  Twist & Flip Gymnastics Inc. asked the Town to sponsor its Friday morning indoor playtime and drop-in program from September 2026 through June 2027. The sponsorship amount is $2,500 plus GST. According to the request, more than 500 families register in the facility’s programs each year, with an additional 2,000 participants joining birthday parties, field trips and drop-in sessions. Sponsors receive promotion on the business’s website and social media channels.

• Resident Renews Push for Train Whistle Cessation: Redcliff resident Patrick Nahmiash presented a proposal asking Council to begin the federal process for train whistle cessation at three crossings: Eighth Street NW, Mitchell Street NE and Broadway Avenue. He pointed to Council’s earlier consideration of the matter in March 2024, when a motion to consult with CPKC was defeated over safety and liability concerns. Nahmiash argued that initiating the process does not lower safety. He added that CPKC representatives had advised Town Administration the crossings hold the warning systems needed to support cessation, and that available records show no documented history of reportable collisions at Redcliff’s municipal crossings.

July Minutes Adopted 

Council adopted the minutes from the July 20 meeting. Two items drew particular attention.

• Parking at 1475 Highway Avenue SE: Council directed Administration to install enhanced “No Parking” signage and refresh pavement and yellow curb markings in the Tim Hortons commercial area. Staff will monitor how well the changes work before considering further traffic controls. Council also approved one LED blinking “No Parking” sign, with funding up to $10,000 from the accumulated surplus fund.

• Land Use Bylaw Review: Council directed Administration to contract ISL Engineering and Land Services to update the Town’s Land Use Bylaw for up to $15,000.

New Business Discussed 

The meeting shifted to new business and included some agenda items that built on previous discussions throughout the year.

• Range Road 64 Rehabilitation: This road has drawn a steady stream of complaints from residents. During wet weather, the road becomes difficult to drive. Safety concerns have forced the Town to close the roadway on occasion, and Operations staff have been grading it roughly every two weeks just to keep it serviceable. Years of wear have damaged the road’s underlying base structure, so the travelling surface keeps failing no matter how often crews grade it. To address the root of the problem, Council approved awarding a contract to rehabilitate about 1,800 metres of the road.

Administration reviewed quotes from several Southeastern Alberta contractors and accepted the lowest at $21,000. That amount fits within the $26,000 remaining in the Contracted Repair and Maintenance budget.

Council heard that completing the project in-house would cost more, not less. The Town does not own all the specialized equipment the job requires, and renting it—along with the extra staff time—would push costs above what a contractor charges.

• Council Considers Urban Laying Hens Pilot: At its May 25, 2026 meeting, Council asked Administration to gather public input before moving ahead with a possible urban laying hens pilot project. That engagement is now complete. A voluntary survey ran during Redcliff Days and was promoted widely on social media. It drew 310 responses, with 63.9 per cent of participants supporting a limited pilot project.

Council must now decide whether to keep developing the idea. If members give approval in principle, Administration will return with proposed program scope and policy options. From there, staff would build a detailed framework covering licence limits, coop standards, inspections, animal-health requirements, enforcement, fees, staffing, bylaw amendments, insurance considerations, and budget needs. Any final framework would come back to Council for approval before it takes effect.

Learn more and Get Involved 

Residents seeking more information are encouraged to visit the Town of Redcliff’s official website, where Council meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting reports are posted. Questions may also be directed to the Town office during regular business hours.