Camrose City Council has signed off on a new agreement with local school divisions that will see parks, fields, and gyms shared more easily between the city and schools. The Joint Use and Planning Agreement, approved May 25, takes effect June 1. It lays out a coordinated way to pick future school sites and cuts down on duplicate facilities, meaning residents could see better access to recreational spaces and smarter planning as the community grows.
The agreement is a provincial requirement that came from changes to Alberta’s Municipal Government Act and Education Act back in June 2020. Municipalities and school boards had to reach these deals, though the deadline was pushed back a few times before landing on June 10, 2026. Camrose County had already approved its own agreement with Battle River School Division on April 14. In Camrose, the deal involves both the Battle River School Division and Elk Island Catholic Schools, the two divisions serving local students.
Council also agreed to put two city-owned lots up for sale at fair market value. The properties are on 39 Street, north of 45 Avenue, with Lot 3 priced at $97,800 and Lot 4 at $134,600, both plus GST. The move continues the city’s land development work in the Valleyview area and could bring new homes or businesses to the neighbourhood.
In another decision, council backed a push by the Town of Stettler asking the province to open up more grant money for water infrastructure projects. This fits with Camrose’s own efforts to shore up water security, including work through the Capital Region Southwest Water Services Commission. Programs like Water for Life could help fund upgrades if the province expands eligibility, something the city says it will keep advocating for alongside other communities.
