Town of Redcliff Oct. 26 Council Meeting highlights

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Ryan Dahlman

By Nerissa McNaughton
Southern Alberta Newspapers

Redcliff Town Council met on Oct. 26. Here are some of the discussions that took place.

Eastside Subdivision Phase 2: Restrictive Covenants 

Council was asked to provide direction on restrictive covenants and architectural controls for Eastside Subdivision Phase 2.

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Subdivision Application 2026-SUB-01 on October 5 with four conditions:

• Payment of all taxes

• Registration of a restrictive covenant establishing architectural controls, as required by Council

• Registration of a deferred reserve caveat for the Municipal Reserve requirement on the Phase 2 area

• Payment of offsite levies of $114,468 per hectare, totaling $160,827.54

The second condition requires Council’s input before Administration can prepare the covenant for registration on title.

Restrictive covenants are not new to Redcliff. The Riverview, Kipling, West Side and East Side subdivisions were all developed with covenants registered on title. These covenants set minimum development standards, encouraged neighbourhood consistency, maintained community aesthetics and protected long-term property values.

To guide the discussion, Administration prepared a checklist of possible covenant provisions. It covers architectural standards, landscaping, parking and property maintenance requirements that could form part of the final covenant package.

RCMP Multi-Year Financial Plan 2027–2032 

Council received the RCMP Multi-Year Financial Plan for information. Administration also requested authorization for Mayor Czember to endorse the plan.

The Alberta RCMP prepared the plan in consultation with the Town under the Municipal Police Service Agreement. It covers five fiscal years, from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032, and finalizes the 2026–27 forecast.

In the report, data from 2025-2026 showed that:

• Property crime: Crime reduction strategies remain on track despite a few small spikes in property crime during the year. Police maintain a list of prolific offenders and focused resources on executing outstanding warrants. Media releases offered tips for securing homes and businesses. The detachment’s new Facebook page has increased community engagement and information sharing, and it will be expanded.

• Traffic enforcement: Staffing shortages limited proactive traffic enforcement. For much of the year, the detachment operated with two hard vacancies, two soft vacancies, and one member on administrative duties. Redcliff Traffic Services had only one of five positions filled. In April 2026, two cadets graduated from Depot and joined the detachment, filling the hard vacancies.

• Community engagement: Limited resources also affected engagement. Even so, officers took part in Canada Day, Redcliff Days, Remembrance Day, and the annual Stuff the Cruiser event. The Town and the Detachment Commander both want a stronger presence in local schools. Discussions with Prairie Rose School Division about a full-time School Resource Officer are ongoing.

The full report is available with the meeting agenda on the Town of Redcliff website.

Redcliff’s Successful Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off: Post-Event Review 

The Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off on September 26 in Lions Park drew an estimated 2,000 visitors. The event also came in under budget.

Nine teams competed in the chili cook-off. The afternoon included free pumpkin carving, carnival games, a petting zoo, a vendor market, and food trucks selling treats and specialty drinks. The number of vendors grew to 38, with some travelling from Edmonton, Regina and Lethbridge.

A new feature this year was a selection of handmade pottery bowls donated by the Medicine Hat Potters Association, offered alongside disposable bowls. A total of 320 pottery and 399 disposable bowls were sold, raising $5,225 plus donated change for the Redcliff Youth Centre.

Food truck operators reported impressive crowds, sold-out menus and a strong end to their season. Social media feedback was entirely positive.

A survey linked to the chili voting QR code drew 269 responses:

• 43 per cent named the chili cook-off as their favourite part of the event

• 20 per cent highlighted the sense of community, atmosphere and time with family and friends

• Pumpkin carving was the most popular activity

• 51 per cent said they would change nothing

Suggestions focused on more chili and more activities. The only complaint was the wind. One respondent recommended adding picnic tables near the food trucks at the south end of the park.

Comments reflected strong community spirit. One attendee praised “the sense of community. All the families walking around, the music, and being able to pull up a seat with strangers and having conversations.” Another summed it up simply: “Rinse and repeat.”

Administration was pleased with the results and plans to keep growing the event in the years ahead.

Learn More and Stay Informed 

For more on this and other agenda items from the latest council meeting, view the agenda on the Town of Redcliff website.