The following are highlights from the Monday, September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting of Town Council.
Delegation – D.R.I.V.E. Red Deer
D.R.I.V.E. Red Deer is an economic development, investment attraction, and business growth initiative centred in Red Deer and central Alberta. At the September 28 Council Meeting, representatives from the organization provided Council with information about the organization.
Grant Opportunities
At the September 28, 2026 Council Meeting, Administration provided Council with an overview of grants the Town intends to apply for in the upcoming project year. Council then carried a motion accepting the Grant Opportunities Report as information.
Don Harrison Post-Secondary Scholarship Award
Each year, the Town provides scholarships for students entering post-secondary programs. At the September 14 Meeting, Council directed Administration to rename the Post-Secondary Scholarship Award Policy in honour of the late Councillor Don Harrison. On September 28, Council approved Policy 2026-011, the Don Harrison Post-Secondary Scholarship Award Policy.
Cemetery Bylaw 1759-2026
Bylaw 1759-2026 updates the Town’s Cemetery Bylaw to provide clearer administrative requirements and support consistent cemetery operations. The overall structure and intent of the existing bylaw remains largely unchanged, with a number of provisions clarified or modernized. On September 28, Council gave all required readings to the bylaw.
Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 1758-2026
Bylaw 1714-2023 was adopted in 2023 to regulate Vehicle for Hire services within the Town of Innisfail. Through Administration’s review and application of the bylaw, areas were identified within the licensing structure and operational requirements that could be clarified and simplified. At the September 28 Meeting, Council gave all required readings to the updated bylaw.
2026 Second-Quarter Financial Report
Each year, Administration prepares and presents quarterly financial statements for Council’s review and approval. On September 28, Administration provided a report on the Town’s financial information to the end of the second fiscal quarter. After discussion, Council carried a motion approving the Town’s second-quarter financial report as presented.
Innisfail Town Council strives to maintain a level of openness with its residents. The highlights only briefly touch upon the exchanges and decisions reached during the most recent Council meeting.
The full meeting is available to view on YouTube (click here)
Visit www.innisfail.ca/council to review full meeting agendas and minutes.
