Public Hearings
Public hearings are an opportunity for people who are affected by projects or proposals to address Clearwater County Council during regular Council meetings. Public hearing are required by the Municipal Government Act (MGA) as part of the adoption or amendment process for statutory plans, the Clearwater County's Land Use Bylaw, or as necessary.
NEW! Public hearing participants can now speak in favour or in opposition of a bylaw by joining the hearing online.
Historically, interested parties have had to speak in person in Council Chambers. Now they can choose between appearing in person or online.
Links to virtually join a public hearing are located in the table below.
| Date Posted | Applicant | Details | Date of Hearing | Online Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | Clearwater County Land Use Bylaw | Bylaw 25/050 | July 24, 2025 at 9:00am at Caroline Community HUB | Click here for meeting link |
| May 30, 2025 | Laurent Roussel | Bylaw 25/035 | POSTPONED |
Development Permit Approvals
The following development permits have been approved or conditionally approved under the provisions of Clearwater County's Land Use Bylaw.
Anyone claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal the decision by serving written notice of appeal within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the decision.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Permitted uses:
Development Permit 147/25 Ward 4 Raegan Harper, Sandra Harper, Barry Harper and Chevy White for the construction of a second residence with attached garage on an agricultural parcel over 32 hectares (80 acres) on NE 02-37-06-W5M. Date of Decision: July 28, 2025
Development Permit 149/25 Ward 4 Raegan Harper, Sandra Harper, Barry Harper and Chevy White for the construction of an ancillary building on NE 02-37-06-W5M. Date of Decision: July 28, 2025
Development Permit 151/25 Ward 5 Richard and Barbara Artzen for the legalization of a residence on SW 25-41-08-W5M. Date of Decision: July 29, 2025
Development Permit 152/25 Ward 4 Joshua Reimer for the construction of a residence on Plan 252 1251, Block 2, Lot 1 (Pt. NE 29-36-05-W5M). Date of Decision: July 29, 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Discretionary uses:
Development Permit 156/25 Ward 7 Kelly and Diane Hall for the construction of a residential shop on Plan 242 2063, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NW 04-41-07-W5M). Date of Decision: July 31, 2025
Demolition Permit 2025/DEMO-002 Ward 6 Colin Foley for the demolition of an accessory building on Plan 752 0392, Block 12, Lot 11 (Pt. NE 14-36-06-W5M). Date of Decision: August 1, 2025
Notice of appeal, accompanied by a $400.00 appeal fee, should be addressed to the Clerk, Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Clearwater County. For more information on a specific application, or the decision, contact Clearwater County Development Authority
| July 23, 2025 |
Anyone claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal the decision by serving written notice of appeal within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the decision.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Permitted uses:
Development Permit 120/25 Ward 5 Jeff LeBeau on behalf of 1455288 AB Ltd. for the construction of a greenhouse with a variance on Plan 182 2920, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt.NE 07-41-07-W5M). Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
Development Permit 142/25 Ward 6 Randy and Denise Reinhart for the placement of a detached dwelling on Plan 241 0288, Block 1, Lot 2 (Pt. NE 30-34-04-W5M). Date of Decision: July 18, 2025
Development Permit 146/25 Ward 2 Pam Leslie for the placement of a detached dwelling with a variance on Plan 4815AV, Block 4, Lot 9 (Pt. SE 26-39-05-W5M). Date of Decision: July 22, 2025
Development Permit 148/25 Ward 1 Aron Krahn for the construction of a first residence on SW 28-38-07-W5M. Date of Decision: July 24, 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Discretionary uses:
Development Permit 117/25 Ward 5 Jeff LeBeau on behalf of 1455288 AB Ltd. for the legalization of an ancillary building with a variance on Plan 182 2920, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NE 07-41-07-W5M). Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
Development Permit 129/25 Ward 2 Paramount Resources Ltd. for the expansion of an existing oil and gas facility on Plan 842 1613, Lot OT (Pt. NE 31-39-05-W5M). Date of Decision: July 18, 2025
Development Permit 136/25 Ward 5 Clint Pidherney on behalf of 1598768 AB Ltd. for the construction of an ancillary building on Plan 952 3193, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SE 01-39-07-W5M). Date of Decision: July 21, 2025
Development Permit 138/25 Ward 6 Lyle Conway for the construction of an ancillary building on Plan 192 1568. Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SW 23-37-04-W5M). Date of Decision: July 24, 2025
Demolition Permit 2025/DEMO-001 Ward 6 Tochnit Av Enterprises Ltd. for the removal of the blue shed on Plan 6976ET, Block 1, Lot 19 & 20 (Pt. SE 14-36-05-W5M). Date of Decision: July 22, 2025
| July 16, 2025 |
Notice of appeal, accompanied by a $400.00 appeal fee, should be addressed to the Clerk, Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Clearwater County. For more information on a specific application, or the decision, contact Clearwater County Development Authority
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Permitted uses:
Development Permit 132/25 Ward 6 Donald Wilkie for the Legalization of an Accessory Residential Building with variances to the minimum rear and side yard setback distances on Plan 782 0278, Block 15, Lot 25 (Hamlet of Caroline). Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
Development Permit 139/25 Ward 6 Donald and Yvonne Bouvette for the Placement of a Residence on Plan 842 1269, Lot A (Pt. NE 24-36-05-W5M). Date of Decision: July 17, 2025
Development Permit 143/25 Ward 1 Silverstone Custom Homes on behalf of Jenn and Nolan West for the Construction of a Detached Dwelling with an Attached Garage on Plan 152 3477, Block 2, Lot 9 (Pt. NE 33-38-07-W5M). Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Discretionary uses:
Development Permit 105/25 Ward 3 Dustin and Angela Leslie for Construction of a Shop for a Mobile Welding and Fabrication Business on Plan 072 1013, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NW 01-39-05-W5M). Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
Development Permit 114/25 Ward 6 Rod and Susan McKellar for Construction of an Ancillary Building and the Legalization of an Ancillary Building (storage shed) with a Variance on Plan 179 IX, Block 1, Lot 6 (Pt. NW 25-31-07-W5M). Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
Development Permit 115/25 Ward 3 D. Leslie Welding Ltd. on behalf of Dustin and Angela Leslie for the Legalization of an existing shop, associated buildings and the operation of a Tradesperson’s Business with a variance to the maximum size of the building and the number of employees on Plan 072 1013, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NW 01-39-05-W5M). Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
Development Permit 119/25 Ward 7 Both 2012 Ltd. for the Operation of a Timber Storage Yard on SW 26-40-07-W5M. Date of Decision: July 14, 2025
Development Permit 122/25 Ward 3 2049963 Alberta Ltd. for the Placement of a Modular Home as the Primary Residence and the Conversion of the Existing Primary Residence to a Temporary Third Residence on a lot that is 32 Hectares (80 Acres) or Larger on SE 04-39-06-W5M. Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
Development Permit 123/25 Ward 3 Dianna Davis for the Placement of a sea-can as an ancillary building on SW 19-40-05-W5M. Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
Development Permit 133/25 Ward 3 Stephanie Armstrong for the Construction of a Temporary Second Residence for a Bona Fide Need on Pt. NW 34-38-06-W5M. Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
Development Permit 134/25 Ward 2 Laura Stack for the Legalization of a Manufactured Home, as a Temporary Second Residence for a Bona Fide Need on Plan 002 4942, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SW 27-39-06-W5M). Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
Development Permit 135/25 Ward 3 Sully Chapman Beattie LLP on behalf of Neil Foley and Jamie Kristine Foley for the Legalization of Two Ancillary Buildings with a variance to the minimum front yard setback requirement on Plan 212 0887, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SE 16-38-04-W5M). Date of Decision: July 15, 2025
Development Permit 137/25 Ward 5 Ryan Gettis for Construction of a Residential Shop on Plan 002 3324, Lot 2 (Pt. NE 19-40-06-W5M). Date of Decision: July 15, 2025
Notice of appeal, accompanied by a $400.00 appeal fee, should be addressed to the Clerk, Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Clearwater County. For more information on a specific application, or the decision, contact Clearwater County Development Authority
Subdivision Application Approvals
Clearwater County, being the Subdivision Approving Authority, hereby gives notice that the following subdivision applications were approved:
| File No. | Registered Owner | Legal Description | Decision of Approval | Ward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/3743 | Everett and Tyra Bowerman and Mykola Romaniw | SE 16-41-05-W5M | Conditionally Approved Boundary Adjustment | 7 |
| 21/3745 | Brian Burrington and Richard and Vanessa Shardlow | SE 09-38-07-W5M Plan 062 7355 Block 1 Lot 1 | Conditionally Approved Boundary Adjustment | 4 |
| 21/3748 | Valerie Staben | SW 12-36-05-W5M | Conditionally Approved First Parcel Out | 6 |
| 21/3733 | Michael Evans on behalf of Prairie Creek Valley Ranch | SE 32-37-08-W5M | Conditionally Approved Second Parcel Out | 4 |
For more information on a specific subdivision application, or the decision, contact Clearwater County.
Proposed Development Permit Applications
The below table lists proposed projects or developments that would have a substantial impact on Clearwater County's Land Use Bylaw. Updates to this table will be available as information is provided.
| Date | Applicant | Type of Application | Location | Description | Status | Document Attachment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2025 | 1598768 Alberta Ltd. | Development Permit | SE 01-39-07-W5M | For Storage of Industrial Equipment on LI | Circulation for comments in progress | Development Permit Referral 112/25 |
Below Market Value Lot Sales
The below table lists lots advertised in accordance with the County's Lot Sales Policy.
| Advertisement Date | Location | Description | Status |
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