File #: RFD 24-007    Version: 1 Name: Whitewood Mine Lands
Type: Request For Decision Status: Carried
File created: 1/10/2024 In control: Council
On agenda: 1/23/2024 Final action: 1/23/2024
Title: Whitewood Mine Lands Proposed Motion That administration be directed to report to Council on the Whitewood Mine lands north of the Hamlet of Wabamun on the North Side of highway 16.

Title

Whitewood Mine Lands

 

Proposed Motion

That administration be directed to report to Council on the Whitewood Mine lands north of the Hamlet of Wabamun on the North Side of highway 16.

 

Body

Administration Recommendation

Administration supports Council's discussion.

 

Purpose

To consider the use of the Whitewood Mine lands north of the Hamlet of Wabamun on the north side of Highway 16.

 

Summary

On November 2, 2023 during the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) fall convention, Councillors Wiedeman and Birnie met the Energy Minister, the Honourable Brian Jean, Vitor Marciano, MLA Shane Getson, Rick Wallace of TransAlta, Lance Engly of the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA), and Gordon Janssen (retired former TransAlta /Sun Hills Mining Reclamation Manager) to discuss the status of the former Whitewood Mine lands. 

 

Historical Information:

January 9, 2024 - Notice of Motion presented by Councillor Wiedeman with the above background information.

 

Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:

Responsible Leadership:  maintain the public's trust through transparent and fair decision-making, superior service delivery, and effective engagement.

 

Financial Impact:

Cost:   TBD

Source of Funding:  TBD