News & Public Notices

The budget assumes a 0% net increase to residential property taxes in 2026 and keeps the nonresidential tax rate at $10 for every $1000 in assessed value. --At its February 24th, 2026, Special Council Meeting, Coaldale Town Council officially approved the Town’s 2026–2028 Operating Budget. As…

Earlier this fall, Hastings received the 2025 Dedicated Chief Administrative Officer Award—an Alberta Municipalities and Society of Local Government Managers sponsored honour.--Coaldale Town Council has approved an extension of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Kalen Hastings’ employment agreement…

The program connects neighbours to keep walkways clear of snow for those needing extra support.--With winter weather on the horizon and temperatures beginning to drop, the Town of Coaldale and Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) are preparing for the inevitable — snow. With that comes the…

The new deal provides for a 12% general wage increase over 4 years, down from an average 17% increase that was rejected by union staff in August.--The Town of Coaldale and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)mhave reached a new 4-year collective agreement (effective January 1, 2025 to…

Visitors can choose between a kid-friendly half of the building and a PG-13/mature half, creating two distinct experiences for different comfort levels.--This Halloween, the Town of Coaldale will transform the former John Davidson School (2016 19 St, Coaldale) into a one-of-a-kind Haunted School.…

On October 2, AUPE issued a media release announcing to its Coaldale members that it had submitted a new proposal to the Town.--During its October 6, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, Coaldale Town Council voted unanimously to acknowledge the receipt of a new proposal from the Alberta Union of…

Due to the recent Canada Post strike, mail from the Town of Coaldale will be disrupted. During a postal strike, residents remain responsible for paying their bills, even if they do not receive a physical copy in the mail. How to receive your utility bill during a strike: 1. E-billing (…

Council will reassess the long-term viability of the Town’s photo radar program in the first quarter of 2026.--During its September 22, 2025, Special Council Meeting, Coaldale Town Council voted to suspend the operation of the Town’s Automated Traffic Enforcement (“photo radar”) program for the…

The grand opening will take place on Saturday, September 20, from 3:00-6:00pm at 2310 22nd Avenue, Coaldale. --Some of the world’s top skateboarders are rolling into Coaldale to help celebrate the grand opening of the brand-new all-wheel Kinsmen Skatepark. Fans will have the rare chance to see…

Today’s notice means the lockout will officially come into effect on Saturday, September 6th at 4:00pm MST.--On Wednesday, September 3rd, the Town of Coaldale served a 72-hour lockout notice to its unionized municipal employees.A lockout is the employer’s equivalent of a strike. It is a legal work…