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Fire Safety and Protection Bylaws
First seen: June 16, 2026
Last seen: July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026Council
Full RecordingFire Protection and Life Safety Bylaws (Adoption)
Council officially adopted several new safety laws to align with new provincial rules.
"The Deputy Chief explained that these bylaws align municipal rules with the new provincial Fire Safety Act from 2024."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 954, 2026 be adopted."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: Don Brown
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Gery Lemon
June 16, 2026Council
Full RecordingFire Safety Act Implementation and Fire Protection Bylaw Updates
Council approved updates to fire safety bylaws to align with new provincial legislation.
"Council discussed the impact on staffing and resources, concluding there was no direct financial impact as training was already underway. Discussion also touched on mutual aid costs and fire hazards related to EV batteries."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated May 12, 2026 from the Assistant Fire Chief titled "Fire Safety Act Implementation and Fire Protection Bylaw Updates" be received for information."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 954, 2026 be given first, second and third reading."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Addressing Bylaw No. 825, 2012, Amendment Bylaw No. 1170, 2026 be given first, second, and third reading."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Gery Lemon