The Town of Blackfalds has released its 2025 Annual Report to the Community, providing residents with a summary of the town’s accomplishments, municipal spending, and service delivery from the past year. The document, which was made available on March 23, 2026, serves as a record of how public money was utilized and highlights major infrastructure milestones for the community in Alberta.
One of the significant achievements noted in the report is the completion of the Northwest Stormwater Project. This initiative, which has been in the planning stages since 2017, provides critical stormwater management for growth in the northwest part of town and for the nearby industrial park in Lacombe County. Additionally, the town secured approximately $2.3 million in grant funding from the Province of Alberta to support the Broadway Avenue Reservoir Expansion, a project being completed in partnership with Lacombe County.
The report outlines a year of transition for the local government, which included a municipal election in October 2025. The election saw 1,124 residents cast their votes, resulting in a new mayor, Laura Svab, and a council consisting of two returning members and four new councillors for the 2025-2029 term. During 2025, the town council held 30 meetings, which were live-streamed on YouTube to improve accessibility, and made 329 formal decisions.
Regarding municipal operations, the town reported a 2025 operating budget of $36,789,536, approved by council in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. Looking ahead, an interim budget for 2026 has been set at $37.9 million for operations and $2.8 million for capital projects. The administration also saw recognition for its leadership, with Chief Administrative Officer Kim Isaak receiving a Long Service Recognition Award from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrations for her twenty years of service in local government management.
The report also touches on various community services and public safety metrics. The Blackfalds RCMP managed 2,213 calls for service in 2025, marking a 7% increase from the previous year, with mental health being the highest workload file type. Meanwhile, the local fire department responded to 255 emergency incidents, a 7% decrease from 2024. Residents continued to engage with local facilities and volunteer programs, with the Abbey Centre recording 147,504 visits and 241 volunteer positions being filled through Family and Community Support Services. The town also saw modest business growth, issuing 62 new business licenses throughout the year.
The full report is available for public viewing on the Town of Blackfalds website, where residents can also find historical reports dating back to 2014.
