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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | Garth and Theresa Kauppi | Bylaw 25/055 | October 14, 2025 at 9:00am in Council Chambers | |
| September 10, 2025 | Sheila Wesolowsky on behalf of Edward Keim Estates | Bylaw 25/057 | October 14, 2025 at 9:45am in Council Chambers | |
| September 10, 2025 | Grizzly Energy Holdings Ltd. | Bylaw 25/052 | October 14, 2025 at 9:30am in Council Chambers | |
| August 27, 2025 | Branden Fay | Bylaw 26/25 | September 23, 2025 at 9:00am in Council Chambers | Click here for meeting link |
| 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 168/25 Ward 5 Denis and Ganna Emelyanov for the construction of a leisure residence with variances on Plan 112 3092, Block 7, Lot 33 (Pt. NE 34-40-15-W5M). Date of Decision: September 5, 2025
Development Permit 188/25 Ward 4 Deanna Praud and Jack Brink for the legalization of a detached dwelling with a variance to the minimum side yard setback distance requirement and the legalization of three ancillary buildings on Plan 972 3467, Block 1 (Pt. NW 15-37-06-W5M). Date of Decision: September 5, 2025
Development Permit 195/25 Ward 3 Rachael and Dyllan Farrell for the construction of a detached garage with a lean-to on Plan 962 1884, Block 1, Lot 2 (Pt. SE 29-38-06-W5M). Date of Decision: September 8, 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 192/25 Ward 3W. Pidhirney Holdings Ltd. for the construction of a detached garage on NW 07-39-04-W5M. Date of Decision: September 9, 2025
Development Permit 194/25 Ward 1 Kevin and Tracy Brost for the placement of a manufactured home on Plan 772 2639, Lot 1 (Pt. NW 21-39-07-W5M). Date of Decision: September 8, 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
| September 3, 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 178/25 Ward 4 Trent Andrews and Lorraine Lungal for the construction of a detached garage on Plan 932 2885, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NE 08-36-07-W5M). Date of Decision: September 4, 2025
Development Permit 183/25 Ward 6 Gerald and Cindy Coxhead for the construction of a residence with attached garage on Plan 921 2158, Block 1 (Pt. SW 17-34-04-W5M). Date of Decision: September 3, 2025
Development Permit 187/25 Ward 2 Mark and Melissa Chartrand for the construction of a dwelling with an attached garage on Plan 072 6534, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NW 10-40-04-W5M). Date of Decision: September 5, 2025
Development Permit 191/25 Ward 5 Michael and Lynnette Spruyt for the construction of a detached garage on Plan 932 1202, Block 2, Lot 1 (Pt. SE 24-39-08-W5M). Date of Decision: September 4, 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 177/25 Ward 6 Debra and Barry Fernley for the construction of a residential shop on Plan 241 1897, Block 1, Lot 2 (Pt. NW 07-34-06-W5M). Date of Decision: September 4, 2025
Development Permit 179/25 Ward 6 1603635 Alberta Ltd. for the legalization of a shop and guest house on SE 21-35-05-W5M. Date of Decision: September 5, 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
| August 27, 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 174/25 Ward 4 Heather and Rory Rutherford for the placement of a residence on Pt. NE 10-36-07-W5M. Date of Decision: August 26, 2025
Development Permit 180/25 Ward 6 Collen and Matthew Ellis for the legalization of the conversion of a portion of a residential shop to a residence and the addition of an attached garage and carport on Plan 812 2835, Block 2, Lot 5 (Pt. SE 18-36-06-W5M). Date of Decision: August 27, 2025
Development Permit 181/25 Ward 6 Collen and Matthew Ellis for the legalization of two ancillary buildings and the conversion of two sea cans to ancillary buildings on Plan 812 2835, Block 2, Lot 5 (Pt. SE 18-36-06-W5M). Date of Decision: August 27, 2025
Development Permit 184/25 Ward 6 David Hollis and Kelly Flanagan for the legalization of a detached garage and three ancillary buildings on Plan 812 2835, Block 2, Lot 6 (Pt. SE 18-36-06-W5M). Date of Decision: August 28, 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 175/25 Ward 4 Heather and Rory Rutherford for the construction of a shop on Pt. NE 10-36-07-W5M. Date of Decision: August 26, 2025
Development Permit 182/25 Ward 6 Collen and Matthew Ellis for the legalization of a guest house on Plan 812 2835, Block 2, Lot 5 (Pt. SE 18-36-06-W5M). Date of Decision: August 27, 2025
Development Permit 185/25 Ward 6 David Hollis and Kelly Flanagan for the legalization of the placement of a manufactured home, construction of a residential shop and a guest house on Plan 812 2835, Block 2, Lot 6 (Pt. SE 18-36-06-W5M). Date of Decision: August 28, 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
| August 20, 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 141/25 Ward 5 Shunda Creek Contracting Ltd. on behalf of Catherine and Trevor Skanning for the construction of a leisure residence with variances on Plan 112 3092, Block 7, Lot 40 (Pt. NE 34-40-15-W5M). Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 158/25 Ward 6 Colin Foley for the legalization of a manufactured home on Plan 752 0392, Block 12, Lot 11 within the Hamlet of Caroline. Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 171/25 Ward 3 Wendy and Robert Maupin for the construction of a detached dwelling on Plan 102 4677, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NW 34-38-05-W5M). Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 176/25 Ward 4 BDS Build Design Solution Ltd. on behalf of Tim and Marti Rogal for the construction of a detached dwelling and attached garage on Plan 072 9265, Block 2, Lot 17 (Pt. SE 17-36-07-W5M). Date of Decision: August 21, 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 112/25 Ward 5 Daryl Dunlop on behalf of 1598768 Alberta Ltd. for the storage of industrial equipment on Pt. SE 01-39-07-W5M. Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 150/25 Ward 2 Colin and Beverly Scholze for the placement of a manufactured home as a temporary second residence for a bona fide need on Plan 002 4129, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NE 20-40-04-W5M). Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 153/25 Ward 3 Paramount Resources Ltd. for a borrow pit excavation on Pt. SW 30-38-05-W5M. Date of Decision: August 21, 2025
Development Permit 163/25 Ward 2 Lyle Pattison on behalf of Donna Pattison for the placement of a temporary third residence for a bona fide need on Pt. NW 25-39-05-W5M. Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 167/25 Ward 6 Bernadette Letniak for the placement of a manufactured home and the construction of an attached garage on Pt. SW 12-36-05-W5M. Date of Decision: August 18, 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
| August 13, 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 159/25 Ward 6 Colin Foley for the legalization of a greenhouse with a relaxation to the minimum side yard setback distance requirement on Plan 752 0392, Block 12, Lot 11 within the Hamlet of Caroline. Date of Decision: August 11, 2025
Development Permit 160/25 Ward 6 Colin Foley for the construction of an accessory building on Plan 752 0392, Block 12, Lot 11 within the Hamlet of Caroline. Date of Decision: August 11, 2025
Development Permit 165/25 Ward 2 Brent Carlson for the construction of a detached garage on Plan 952 3124, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SE 30-39-04-W5M). Date of Decision: August 11, 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 166/25 Ward 7 Tahnee Bills Beagle for the placement of a manufactured home on Plan 232 0416, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SW 33-40-06-W5M.) Date of Decision: August 12, 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
| August 6, 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 155/25 Ward 2 Colin and Beverly Scholze for the legalization of a detached garage on Plan 002 4129, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NE 20-40-04-W5M). Date of Decision: August 8, 2025
Development Permit 162/25 Ward 4 Denelle and David Williams for the construction of a residence on SW 30-36-06-W5M. Date of Decision: August 7, 2025
Development Permit 164/25 Ward 2 Kari Mielty for the legalization of two ancillary buildings on Plan 982 5747, Block 1, Lot 4 (Pt. NW 27-39-06-W5M). Date of Decision: August 8, 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 154/25 Ward 7 Lorne Hall for the construction of an ancillary building on NE 17-41-07-W5M. Date of Decision: August 7, 2025
Development Permit 157/25 Ward 6 Colin Foley for the legalization and construction of a fence 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/3759 | Don McIntosh | SW 31-37-04-W5M | Conditionally Approved First Parcel Out | 6 |
| 21/3760 | Victor Vavrek | NE 28-41-05-W5M | Conditionally Approved First Parcel Out | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Kilyan Klotsch & Ester Maurer on behalf of Rocky Wolf Ranch | Development Permit | Plan 802 0485 Lot 1 | For the Operation of a Business | Circulation for comments in progress | Development Permit Referral 144/25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
