Public Notices

This page contains current public notices. These notices inform the public of decisions, public hearings, and other matters of public concern.


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.

Date PostedApplicantDetailsDate of Hearing
May 16, 2023
Advertising Bylaw 1184/24 June 11, 2024 at 10:00am in Council Chambers
June 20, 2024Bob Haagsma on behalf of Robert and Jeanne RuhlBylaw 1197/24July 23, 2024 at 9:00am in Council Chambers
June 20, 2024Chris BeckBylaw 1196/24July 23, 2024 at 9:30am in Council Chambers
June 20, 2024Dan Webster RESCHEDULEDBylaw 1193/24August 27, 2024 at 9:45am in Council Chambers
July 5, 2024Rescind Clearwater County and County of Wetaskiwin IDPBylaw 1199/24July 23, 2024 at 10:30am in Council Chambers
July 16, 2024Lane MooreBylaw 1198/24August 27, 2024 at 9:00am in Council Chambers
July 19, 2024Cal- Linda ColeBylaw 1201/24August 27, 2024 at 10:30am in Council Chambers
July 19, 2024Becky KasparsonsBylaw 1200/24August 27, at 11:00am in Council Chambers



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 125/24 Division 5 Dean and Kari Henkel for the legalization of an ancillary building on Plan 072 0808, Block 1, Lot 16 (Pt. SW 27-39-08-W5M).  Date of Decision: July 17, 2024

Development Permit 130/24 Division 2 Stan and Lucy Hake for the placement of a manufactured home and addition to replace the existing residence on NE 11-40-05-W5M. Date of Decision: July 18, 2024

 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 119/24 Division 1 Terry and Janice Sorenson for the legalization of five ancillary buildings with a variance to the minimum side yard setback distance requirement and the legalization of a greenhouse on Plan 962 3816, Block 1, Lot 3 (Pt. SE 28-38-05-W5M). Date of Decision: July 17,2024 

Development Permit 120/24 Division 1 Terry and Janice Sorenson for the legalization of a tarp shelter with a variance to allow in the front yard on Plan 962 3816, Block 1, Lot 3 (Pt. SE 28-38-05-W5M). Date of Decision: July 17,2024 

 Development Permit 122/24 Division 5 Geoff and Victoria Rempel for the construction of a leisure residence with a variance to the undisturbed tree buffer requirement on Plan 112 3092, Block 7, Lot 18 (Pt. NW 34-40-15-W5M). Date of Decision: July 15, 2024

 Development Permit 127/24 Division 3 Terrance Cuthbertson for the construction of a garage with a relaxation to the minimum side yard setback distance requirement Plan 2960E0, Block 1, Lot 2 (Pt. NE 06-39-04-W5M). Date of Decision: July 15, 2024

 Development Permit 128/24 Division 5 Brooklyn Gettis on behalf of Ryan Gettis for the legalization of a manufactured home on Plan 002 3324, Lot 2 (Pt. NE 19-40-06-W5M). Date of Decision: July 17, 2024

 Development Permit 129/24 Division 6 Cheryl Steeves for the construction of an ancillary building on NW 07 35-04-W5M. Date of Decision: July 17, 2024

 Development Permit 132/24 Division 6 Richard Livingston for the legalization of an ancillary building on SW 08-35-05-W5M. Date of Decision: July 17, 2024

Development Permit 133/24 Division 2 Wayne Pidhirney for the placement of a manufactured home on Plan 222 0342 Block 1, Lot 2 (Pt. NW 20-39-04-W5M). Date of Decision: July 19, 2024

 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 17, 2024

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 121/24 Division 5 Keanna Campbell for the legalization of a second residence on SE 02-40-07-W5M.  Date of Decision: July 9, 2024

Development Permit 123/24 Division 5 Leonard Worthy for the construction of a detached dwelling on Plan 062 7792, Block 2, Lot 9 (Pt. SE 21-35-06-W5M). Date of Decision: July 10, 2024

 Development Permit 124/24 Division 5 Jannell Naismith oh behalf of Josh Naismith for the construction of a second residence with an attached residential shop on NW 07-41-07-W5M. Date of Decision: July 10, 2024

 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 115/24 Division 4 Tyler Scott for the operation of a home occupation on Pt. SE 35-36-07-W5M. Date of Decision: July 3,2024 

 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 10, 2024

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 116/24 Division 2 Scott and Mindy Smythe for the construction of a primary residence on NW 30-39-04-W5M.  Date of Decision: July 3, 2024

Development Permit 118/24 Division 2 Raymond Woodward for the construction of an ancillary building on Plan 782 2088, Block 3, Lot 15 (Pt. NE 28-39-04-W5M). Date of Decision: July 3, 2024

 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 88/24 Division 5 Shunda Creek Contracting on behalf of Jaymon and Jennifer Lefebvre for the construction of a detached dwelling with an attached garage and the legalization of a woodshed with a variance to the undisturbed tree buffer requirement on Plan 062 3817, Block 8, Lot 12 (Pt. SE 04-41-15-W5M). Date of Decision: July 3,2024 

 Development Permit 94/24 Division 6 1516367 AB Ltd. for the legalization of an addition to an existing security residence on Pt. SW 27-34-05-W5M.  Date of Decision: July 5, 2024

 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 OwnerLegal DescriptionDecision of ApprovalDivision
21/3701Ian Ouderkirk and Sarah Henn on behalf of Ester OuderkirkNW 29-37-05-W5MConditionally Approved Second Parcel Out4
21/3705Joann, Bonita and Vera RoseNW 26-36-07-W5MConditionally Approved First Parcel Out4
21/3706Clearwater CountyN1/2 16-40-15-W5MConditionally Approved Multi Lot 5
21/3707Ironside ConsultingPlan 222 2146, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SW 15-38-07-W5M)Conditionally Approved Boundary Adjustment1
21/3708Marilyn LangePlan 1940 E0 Block K (Pt. NW 09-39-05-W5M)Conditionally Approved First Parcel Out2
21/3704Bradley and Katrina Klotz on behalf of Baseline Land Ltd.SW 04-37-04-W5MConditionally Approved First Parcel Out6
21/3703Annie Florence HoultonNW 17-36-06-W5MConditionally Approved Boundary Adjustment4


For more information on a specific subdivision application, or the decision, contact Clearwater County.



Proposed Applications and Bylaws


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.

DateApplicant

Type of Application

LocationDescriptionStatusDocument Attachment
July 12, 2024Rocky Rod and Gun ClubDevelopment PermitN1/2 24-39-08-W5M
All of section 25-39-08-W5M
S1/2 36-39-08-W5M
To amend and expand the operations of the existing gun and archery range and the operation of a members only campsiteCirculation for comments in progress
Development Permit Referral Letter 117/24
June 27, 2024Tyler ScottDevelopment PermitSE 35-36-07-W5MOperation of a home occupationCirculation for comments in progressNotice of Decision Development Permit 115/24