Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Yoginder Bhalla’s organization
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Village of Ashcroft Council Regular Council Meeting
The council meeting addressed the introduction of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 891, 2026, intended to repeal and replace the previous bylaw and grant a tax exemption to the local Royal Canadian Legion. Additionally, the council reviewed a report on upcoming provincial ministerial meetings, received an update on the ongoing water meter installation project including its progress and challenges with commercial and remaining indoor meters, and approved a letter of support for the City of Prince George regarding the Northern and Rural BC Homeowner Grant. The council also authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to sign a FireSmart funding agreement.
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The Council discussed the feasibility of establishing a Community Heritage Register and directed staff to proceed with its development. Approval was granted for the use of Heritage Park for the Terry Fox Run and a letter of support was issued to the Ashcroft Indian Band for their infrastructure project grant application. Council considered and subsequently approved a permissive tax exemption request from the Royal Canadian Legion, with a determined funding source involving a reduction in conditional grants and a minor tax increase. Other discussions included reports on local infrastructure projects, various correspondence, and updates on community events.
Jul 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Village of Ashcroft Council Regular Council Meeting
The Council meeting involved the endorsement of the 2025 Annual Report and the approval of a property name change for village-owned land. A permissive tax exemption request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #113 was reviewed and postponed pending the submission of additional financial information. The Council also resolved to support a grant application for recreation infrastructure at the Ashcroft HUB, authorized a joint procurement process for a debt collection agency to recover unpaid bylaw fines, and proclaimed an upcoming Rail Safety Week. Additionally, Council discussed the management of the water meter installation project in preparation for the UBCM Small Talk Forum and reviewed reports regarding local community accessibility and seniors' issues.
Jul 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Village Of Ashcroft Council Special Meeting
The council approved the purchase of a new Labrie Automizer garbage collection truck from Rollins Machinery Ltd. Additionally, they received and approved the 2025 Annual Report for public inspection. The council also gave first reading to the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 889, 2026, and Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, directing administration to proceed with referral and technical review processes for both.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
