Strategic Plan

The Strategic Planning document outlines the Strategic Process, Strategic Topics, Strategic Possibilities (AKA Action Plan), Strategic Priorities, and Recommendations determined by Council and Town Administration. 

The Strategic Planning document is a living document that is reviewed and updated quarterly. Town of Penhold 2024 - 2025 Strategic Plan

2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Roundabout at Hwy 42 and 2A completed
  • Work continues on new middle school
  • Town of Penhold Census completed
  • Town Council meetings recorded for viewer convenience
  • New Home Buyer Initiative Program continued
  • Updating long-term and short-term planning documents in preparation for future development 
  • Recreational trail development through town
  • Replaced Hayter Street paving stones with concrete sidewalks
  • RD & District FCSS Funding Agreements – 50 Year Anniversary
  • RD & District FCSS Funding Agreement signed – 10 years
  • Operations hired a full-time HD Mechanic, Parks & Rec Labourer (starts 2025), additional Water Operator  
  • Completion of 2nd Ball Diamond for use
  • Most successful year for RV Park operation 
  • Public Services Building – company hired to begin construction in 2025
  • Dog Park Committee formed to develop a new off leash park
  • Compact Wheel Loader purchased
  • New Street Sweeper delivered
  • Purchase of new Skidsteer on an annual replacement program 
  • Asphalt Trailer purchased for road repairs 
  • Emma Road surface upgrade 
  • Long lasting dust control on Waskasoo Ave and Ball Diamond laneway 
  • New location for Compost Bins built  
  • Reviewed and updated bylaws five years or older:
    1. CPO Bylaw
    2. Traffic Bylaw
    3. CAO Bylaw
    4. Fire Service Bylaw
  • Town of Penhold Video
  • BREWD: Business Retention & Expansion Workforce Development
  • Westerner Days Historical Event – showcased how Penhold impacted central AB in the past, present and into the future
  • Development of 16 new homes: 3 – 5 plexes and one new industrial building

 

2025 DIRECTIVES:

  • Construction of the Public Services Building
  • 2025 Municipal Election
  • Purchase additional fire pits for RV Park – all stalls will then have fire pits
  • Extended RV Park operating season 
  • Dog Park Phase I construction (if funding approved) 
  • Business Retention & Expansion Workforce Development: BREWD Launch
  • Key Long Term Planning documents updated MDP; IDP; LUB; Master Transportation
  • Penhold new middle school opening
  • Community Hub Project finishing touches 
  • Completion of a new 18 Hole Disc Golf course throughout community
  • New Solid Waste Removal Contract Transition/ Circular Material Recycling Program 
  • Replace Newton Drive paving stones with concrete sidewalks
  • New breathing equipment for fire services SCBA
  • Replacement of several Sewer & Storm lines (subject to funding approval)
  • Tree Canopy enhancement (subject to funding)
  • Memorial Hall Flooring redone upgraded