Alberta Gazette, Part I — Friday, May 15, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026

Alberta — Gazette

Alberta Gazette, Part I — Friday, May 15, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026

Alberta — Gazette

The Alberta Gazette

Part I

Vol. 122 Edmonton, Friday, May 15, 2026 No. 09

PROCLAMATION

[GREAT SEAL]

CANADA

PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor.

CHARLES THE THIRD, by the Grace of God King of Canada and His other

Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth

P R O C L A M A T I O N

To all to Whom these Presents shall come

G R E E T I N G

Malcolm Lavoie, K.C., Deputy Attorney General

WHEREAS

section 1(15) of the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 provides that

section 1 of that Act comes into force on Proclamation; and

WHEREAS it is expedient to proclaim

section 1 of the Justice Statutes Amendment

Act, 2026 in force:

NOW KNOW YE THAT by and with the advice and consent of Our Executive

Council of Our Province of Alberta, by virtue of the provisions of the said Act

hereinbefore referred to and of all other power and authority whatsoever in Us vested

in that behalf, We have ordered and declared and do hereby proclaim

section 1 of the

Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 in force on May 1, 2026.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent

and the Great Seal of Our Province of Alberta to be hereunto affixed.

WITNESS: THE HONOURABLE SALMA LAKHANI, Lieutenant Governor of

Our Province of Alberta, this 23rd day of April in the Year of Our Lord Two

Thousand Twenty-six and in the Fourth Year of Our Reign.

BY COMMAND Mickey Amery, K.C., Provincial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTICES

Affordability and Utilities

Hosting Expenses Exceeding $600.00

For the period January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026

Function: Nuclear Engagement Mission

Purpose: In-person engagement/consultation with Indigenous communities/leaders,

municipal and regional stakeholders, and members of the Public regarding Alberta

Nuclear Energy Development, and the provincial role/strategy.

Date: January 19-22, 2026

Amount: $6,000.38

Location: Peace River, Alberta

Function: Nuclear Engagement Session

Purpose: In-person consultation with Indigenous communities/leaders regarding

Alberta Nuclear Energy Development, and the provincial role/strategy.

Date: January 26-27, 2026

Amount: $3,784.48

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

Function: Nuclear Engagement Session

Purpose: In-person consultation with members of the Public regarding Alberta

Nuclear Energy Development, and the provincial role/strategy.

Date: January 27, 2026

Amount: $2,623.32

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

Function: Nuclear Engagement Session

Purpose: In-person consultation with members of the Public regarding Alberta

Nuclear Energy Development, and the provincial role/strategy.

Date: January 29, 2026

Amount: $796.60

Location: Bonnyville, Alberta

Function: Nuclear Engagement Session

Purpose: In-person engagement/consultation with Indigenous communities/leaders

and municipal and regional stakeholders regarding Alberta Nuclear Energy

Development, and the provincial role/strategy.

Date: January 29-30, 2026

Amount: $1,270.20

Location: Bonnyville, Alberta

Function: Nuclear Engagement Session

Purpose: In-person consultation with members of the Public regarding Alberta

Nuclear Energy Development, and the provincial role/strategy.

Date: February 12, 2026

Amount: $2,244.20

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Function: Nuclear Engagement Session

Purpose: In-person consultation with Indigenous communities/leaders regarding

Alberta Nuclear Energy Development, and the provincial role/strategy.

Date: February 13, 2026

Amount: $995.60

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Function: Nuclear Engagement Session

Purpose: In-person engagement with members of the Public regarding Alberta

Nuclear Energy Development, and the provincial role/strategy.

Date: February 17, 2026

Amount: $2,682.00

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Function: Nuclear Engagement Session

Purpose: In-person engagement with Indigenous communities/leaders regarding

Alberta Nuclear Energy Development, and the provincial role/strategy.

Date: February 17-18, 2026

Amount: $2,031.15

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Agriculture and Irrigation

Form 15

(Irrigation Districts Act)

(Section 88)

Notice to Irrigation Secretariat:

Change of Area of an Irrigation District

On behalf of the Western Irrigation District, I hereby request that the Irrigation

Secretariat forward a certified copy of this notice to the Registrar of Land Titles for

the purposes of registration under

section 22 of the Land Titles Act and arrange for

notice to be published in the Alberta Gazette.

The following parcels of land should be added to the irrigation district and the

appropriate notation added to the certificate of title:

LINC Number

Short Legal Description as shown on title

Title Number

0016 694 077

4;24;24;26;SE

181 018 198

0016 695 588

4;24;24;26;SW

181 018 200

0020 695 921

4;25;25;23;NE

031 361 107+1

0021 486 113

4;25;25;27;NW

031 361 107+4

0021 486 121

4;25;25;27;NE

031 361 107+4

0021 486 212

4;25;25;34;SE

031 361 107+5

0021 851 365

4;25;25;28;NW

031 361 107

0021 851 381

4;25;25;28;SW

031 361 107

0021 851 399

4;25;25;28;SE

031 361 107

0021 866 413

4;25;27;5;SE

171 139 153

0036 258 028

4;25;25;22;NW

141 211 467+1

I certify the procedures required under

part 4 of the Irrigation Districts Act have been

completed and the area of the Western Irrigation District should be changed

according to the above list.

Rebecca Fast, Office Administrator,

Irrigation Secretariat.

Energy and Minerals

Production Allocation Unit Agreement

(Mines and Minerals Act)

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to

section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that

the Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown has executed

counterparts of the agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement -

Cessford Ellerslie Agreement" and that the Unit became effective on February 1,

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to

section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that

the Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown has executed

counterparts of the agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement -

Herronton Glauconitic Agreement No. 11" and that the Unit became effective on

August 1, 2024.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to

section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that

the Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown has executed

counterparts of the agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement -

Provost Rex Agreement No. 8" and that the Unit became effective on December 1,

Infrastructure

Contract Increases Approved Pursuant to Treasury Board Directive 02/2005

Contract: Calgary Bridgeland Riverside Continuing Care Centre and Construction of

New Facility

Contractor: Clark Builders

Reason for Increase: Additional fund paid to the contractor to manage the design

deficiencies and associated

schedule extension costs arising from the design errors

revealed during the course of construction.

Contract increases were reported to Alberta Gazette in 2023/24 Q4, 2024/25 Q1, Q2,

Q3, and Q4, 2025/26 Q1, Q2 and Q3; current increase for 2025/26 Q4 is $530,901.97.

Contract percentage increase is cumulative.

Contract Amount: $85,864,280.00

% Increase: 91%

Amount of Increase: $78,333,620.07

Contract: Calgary - FMC - Power Plant Expansion - Construction Management

Services

Contractor: EllisDon Construction Services Inc.

Reason for Increase: Contract increase is for an inspection required to address code

requirements for the fuel oil tank, provision of access to fire alarm devices, and

temporary pumps needed to fill the new brine tank. Due to weather conditions, there

were also additional costs for heating and hoarding to ensure the lube oil line

maintained the desired temperature for flushing.

Contract increases were reported to Alberta Gazette in 2020/21 Q1; 2022/23 Q2, Q3

and Q4; 2023/24 Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4; 2024/25 Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4; 2025/26 Q1, Q2,

Q3; and current increase for 2025/26 Q4 is $155,458.65. Contract percent increase is

cumulative.

Contract Amount: $18,500,000.00

% Increase: 145%

Amount of Increase: $26,824,767.38

Contract: Evansburg - Grand Trunk K-12 School Modernization - Contract 040361

Contractor: Delnor Construction Ltd.

Reason for Increase: Contract ID 040361 is being reported in 2025/26 Q4

1. Additional floor prep and slab removal due to large variances in slab elevations and

thickness. Slab was removed, re-poured in phase 3 and excessive floor prep was

required to meet requirements for flooring installation (additional costs).

2. Design Error - Upgrade AHU1 fans to higher horsepower units to meet required

airflow for Phases 2 and 3 (additional costs to be recovered through insurance).

3. Stucco band on exterior perimeter of school needed to be removed to allow for a

continuous surface for Air Vapor Barrier installation. Removal included chiseling

stucco off and grinding existing block to allow for a smooth surface for adherence

(additional costs).

Contract Amount: $24,877,000.00

% Increase: 12%

Amount of Increase: $2,901,048.14

Contract: Leduc - Ecole Corinthia Park K-6 School Modernization

Contractor: Emcee Construction & Management Ltd.

Reason for Increase: Contract ID 041826 exceeding 10% of the net original

construction contract amount.

1. Additional abatement scopes were discovered throughout demolition in phases 1

and 2 (additional costs and

schedule delay).

2. Architectural finishes; miscellaneous architectural scopes including millwork, FRP,

flooring, glazing and doors were added to upgrade Administration areas (additional

costs).

3. Structural lintels were required to support the mudroom due to inadequate existing

conditions (additional costs).

4. Architectural and mechanical upgrades to four washrooms, including new floor and

wall finishes and plumbing fixtures. The original scope was limited to replacing toilet

partitions only. However, due to their age and condition, it was decided to include full

renovations of the Boys and Girls washrooms (additional costs).

5. Electrical infrastructure upgrades to door access controls and revised hardware for

specialized doors as required by the Authority Holding Jurisdiction (AHJ) (additional

costs).

6. Electrical provisions for classrooms, including power for teacher workstations and

low-voltage audio-visual connections for teaching equipment (additional costs).

Contract Amount: $7,049,000.00

% Increase: 16%

Amount of Increase: $1,145,716.28

Contract: Red Deer - Red Deer Justice Centre - Prime Contractor Services

Contractor: Clark Builders

Reason for Increase: The increase is attributed to a change related to mechanical

systems for improved operations.

Contract increases were reported to Alberta Gazette in 2024/25 Q2, Q3 and Q4,

2025/26 Q1, Q2 and Q3; current increase for 2025/26 Q4 is $3,764.30. Contract

percent increase is cumulative.

Contract Amount: $139,569,293.00

% Increase: 11%

Amount of Increase: $14,844,297.79

Contract: Red Deer - Red Deer Regional Hospital Redevelopment - Annex Decant

and Early works

Contractor: Shunda Consulting and Construction Management Ltd.

Reason for Increase: Funding has been increased to expand the Construction

Manager's scope of work. This expanded scope includes improvements, renovations,

and reconfiguration of the lower-level corridor and Cancer Centre entrance to

enhance patient and staff flow; relocation of the Gastrointestinal Clinic from the

annex to the south complex; and relocation of sprinkler lines in the loading dock,

which is a critical step to enable decanting and demolition of the annex building.

Additionally, the demolition and revitalization of the Physician's Hub-required to

support the Interim Catheterization Lab project-have been incorporated into the

scope. This work includes electrical upgrades, lighting controls, door hardware, and

modifications to the existing HVAC ductwork system.

Contract increases were reported to Alberta Gazette in 2024/25 Q3 and Q4, and

2025/26 Q1, Q2, and Q3. The current increase for 2025/26 Q4 is $149,370.06.

Contract change percentages are cumulative.

Contract Amount: $3,000,000.00

% Increase: 195%

Amount of Increase: $5,853,996.45

Municipal Affairs

Ministerial Order No. MSD:025/26

(Municipal Government Act)

(Local Authorities Election Act)

I, Dan Williams, Minister of Municipal Affairs, pursuant to

Section 130.1(1)(

b) of the

Municipal Government Act, and

Section 6 of the Local Authorities Election Act

(LAEA) make the following order:

1. That a vote be held in the Town of Gibbons to determine electors' opinion on the

dissolution of the town.

2. That a vote be held between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on June 24,

2026, and 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on June 25, 2026, in the Gibbons

Community Cultural Centre, 5115 51 St, Gibbons, Alberta, T0A 1N0.

3. That the wording on the ballot be as follows:

Based on the findings of the Town of Gibbons viability review, which one of the

two options below do you support for the future of Gibbons? (Select one only)

Option 1. The Town of Gibbons remains a town.

Option 2. The Town of Gibbons dissolves and Gibbons becomes a hamlet

in Sturgeon County.

4. That special ballots be provided, in accordance with Sections 77.1(1) and

77.1(1.1) of the LAEA, by application to the Returning Officer in writing, by

telephone, or by email.

5. That an elector who is unable to vote at the voting station on the election days,

and whose name is contained in the permanent elector register may apply to vote

by special ballot.

6. That the special ballots must be received by the Returning Officer no later than

12:00 p.m. (noon) on June 23, 2026.

7. That the Returning Officer may modify (Form 24), Special Ballot Voting

Instructions (Local Authorities Election Forms Regulation), to reflect a vote on a

question, and to reflect the time and date established in clause 6 of this Order.

8. That the Notice of Vote (Form 8) of the Local Authorities Election Forms

Regulation be modified to include notice of the special ballot.

9. That Aline Brousseau be appointed as the Returning Officer.

10. That Ross Zimmermann is appointed as the first substitute Returning Officer, and

Denise Lines is appointed as the second substitute Returning Officer, if Aline

Brousseau becomes incapable of carrying out the duties of the Returning Officer.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, this 20th day of April, 2026.

Dan Williams, Minister.

Primary and Preventative Health Services

Declaration

(Special Days Act)

Arthritis Awareness Month

M.O. 605-2026

WHEREAS: Arthritis, a chronic condition and a common cause of disability with no

known cure, includes more than 100 conditions and affects approximately 650,000

Albertans;

AND

WHEREAS: In partnership with families, communities, health care providers,

and social care, many Albertans with arthritis can achieve optimal health and

wellbeing through active management of their health and lifestyle;

AND

WHEREAS: Alberta's government commends Arthritis Consumer Experts and

other organizations like it for their dedicated efforts to provide education, programs,

and support to patients and families, and for their ongoing advocacy for advanced

research to improve the lives and health outcomes for those living with arthritis.

THEREFORE: I, Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health

Services, pursuant to

section 3(1)(

c) of the Special Days Act, hereby declare

September as Arthritis Awareness Month in perpetuity in the Province of Alberta.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, this 20th day of April, 2026.

Adriana LaGrange, Minister.

Declaration

(Special Days Act)

World Arthritis Day

M.O. 611-2026

WHEREAS: Arthritis is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation, pain, and

stiffness of one or more joints, often resulting in decreased range of motion;

AND

WHEREAS: Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability in North

America;

AND

WHEREAS: The prevalence of arthritis is higher in rural areas compared to

those living in urban centres;

AND

WHEREAS: The Government of Alberta acknowledges the invisible pain and

fatigue endured by those with arthritis and commends the efforts of Arthritis

Consumer Experts to support individuals and their families impacted by this chronic

condition.

THEREFORE: I, Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health

Services, pursuant to

section 3(1)(

a) of the Special Days Act, hereby declare

October 12 as World Arthritis Day in perpetuity in the Province of Alberta.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, this 20th day of April, 2026.

Adriana LaGrange, Minister.

ADVERTISEMENTS

Horse Racing Alberta

(Horse Racing Alberta Act)

Amendments to "A" Race Track Licensing Rules

The "A" Race Track Licensing Rules are AMENDED as follows:

1. Subsection 37(8) is amended by repealing paragraphs (

a) and (

b) and

substituting the following:

(

a) A race track shall provide a properly staffed and equipped Life Support

ambulance in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Health and

Safety Act with an advanced care paramedic(

s) during training

(thoroughbred racing) and racing hours (all racing). If the ambulance is

being used to transport an individual from the racing surface or

attending to a patient, the Racetrack may not conduct a race, or allow

horses on the race track, until the ambulance is replaced or available for

service.

(

b) Race tracks shall ensure the Life Support ambulance staff have been

trained in concussion management. Any Jockey/driver who falls or is

thrown from a horse during a race must be examined by the Life

Support staff. Life Support staff shall report their findings to the board

of stewards/judges, who will determine if the driver/jockey may

continue riding.

2. Subsection 60(9) is amended by repealing paragraphs (

a) and (

b) and

substituting the following:

(

a) A race track shall provide a properly staffed and equipped Life Support

ambulance with an advanced care paramedic(

s) ambulance in

accordance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act during

training (thoroughbred racing) and racing hours (all racing). If the

ambulance is being used to transport an individual from the racing

surface or attending to a patient, the race track may not conduct a race,

or allow horses on the race track, until the ambulance is replaced or

available for service.

(

b) Race tracks shall ensure the Life Support ambulance staff have been

trained in concussion management. Any jockey/driver who falls or is

thrown from a horse during a race must be examined by the Life

Support staff. Life Support staff shall report their findings to the board

of stewards/judges who will determine if the driver/jockey may

continue riding.

______________

Amendments to "B" Race Track Licensing Rules

The "B" Race Track Licensing Rules are AMENDED as follows:

1. Subsection 37(8) is amended by repealing paragraphs (

a) and (

b) and

substituting the following:

(

a) A racetrack shall provide a properly staffed and equipped Life Support

ambulance and advanced care paramedic(

s) in accordance with the

Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act during racing hours (all

racing). If the ambulance is being used to transport an individual from

the racing surface or attending to a patient, the racetrack may not

conduct a race, or allow horses on the racetrack until the ambulance is

replaced or available for service.

(

b) Race tracks shall ensure the Life Support ambulance staff have been

trained in concussion management. Any Jockey/driver who falls or is

thrown from a horse during a race must be examined by the Life

Support staff. Life Support staff shall report their findings to the board

of stewards/judges, who will determine if the driver/jockey may

continue riding.

2. Subsection 60(9) is amended by repealing paragraphs (

a) and (

b) and

substituting the following:

(

a) A race track shall provide a properly staffed and equipped Life Support

ambulance and advanced care paramedic(

s) in accordance with the

Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act during training

(thoroughbred racing) and racing hours (all racing). If the ambulance is

being used to transport an individual from the racing surface or

attending to a patient, the race track may not conduct a race, or allow

horses with riders/drivers on the racetrack, until the ambulance is

replaced or available for service.

(

b) Race tracks shall ensure the Life Support ambulance staff have been

trained in concussion management. Any jockey/driver who falls or is

thrown from a horse during a race must be examined by the Life

Support staff. Life Support staff shall report their findings to the board

of stewards/judges who will determine if the Jockey may continue

riding.

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Directive No. 229 - 2026

Quarter Horse

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \

Part 2 Race Meetings \ Division 3 Weights,

Allowances, and Penalties

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 192 t Minimum weight in major meetings

In major thoroughbred *races,

(

a) every *horse must carry at least 95 pounds weight, and

(

b) except in *handicaps,

(i) 2-year old fillies are to be allowed 3 pounds, and

(ii) 3-year old or older fillies and mares are to be allowed 5 pounds before

September l, and 3 pounds after that date.

In major quarter horse *races,

(

a) A Quarter Horse entered in a race in Alberta may not carry less than

126 pounds and no more than 136 pounds in any race, without the

consent of the steward's board.

Rule 192 t Minimum weight in major meetings previously stated:

In major thoroughbred *races,

(

a) every *horse must carry at least 95 pounds weight, and

(

b) except in *handicaps,

(i) 2-year old fillies are to be allowed 3 pounds, and

(ii) 3-year old or older fillies and mares are to be allowed 5 pounds before

September l, and 3 pounds after that date.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 230 - 2026

Quarter Horse

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \

Part 2 Race Meetings \ Division 3 Weights,

Allowances, and Penalties

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 193 t Weight range in minor meetings

At minor thoroughbred *racing meets, no *horse may carry less than 120 pounds or

more than 130 pounds in any *race, without the consent of the *stewards board.

A Quarter Horse entered in a race in Alberta may not carry less than 126 pounds and

no more than 136 pounds in any *race, without the consent of the steward's board.

Rule 193 t Weight range in minor meetings previously stated:

At minor thoroughbred *racing meets, no *horse may carry less than 120 pounds or

more than 130 pounds in any *race, without the consent of the *stewards board.

A Quarter Horse entered in a race in Alberta may not carry less than 124 pounds or

more than 130 pounds in any race, without the consent of the steward's board.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 231 - 2026

Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \

Part 2 Race Meetings \ Division 2 Entries

and Nominations

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 157 t Limitation on entries

(1) A horse may only be entered in a race if

(

a) The horse is not on the starter's list or the veterinarian list;

(

b) The horse is tattooed, or if required, other evidence of identification, and a

record of the tattoo, or if required, other evidence, appears on the

registration certificate and the tattoo number, or if required, other evidence

of identification, is registered with the Thoroughbred Protective Bureau, or

other breed registry recognized by Horse Racing Alberta.

(2) A horse may not be entered

(

a) in 2 or more races on the same day, at the same race meeting, or

(

b) in 2 or more races at different race tracks on the same day.

(3) Horses may start no more than 4 starts within any 56-day (rolling

eight-week) window.

(4) Horses beaten by over 12 lengths in 3 consecutive starts are ineligible to race

and will be added to the *official veterinarian's list.

Rule 157 t Limitation on entries previously stated:

(1) A horse may only be entered in a race if

(

a) The horse is not on the starter's list or the veterinarian list;

(

b) The horse is tattooed, or if required, other evidence of identification, and a

record of the tattoo, or if required, other evidence, appears on the

registration certificate and the tattoo number, or if required, other evidence

of identification, is registered with the Thoroughbred Protective Bureau, or

other breed registry recognized by Horse Racing Alberta.

(2) A horse may not be entered

(

a) in 2 or more races on the same day, at the same race meeting, or

(

b) in 2 or more races at different race tracks on the same day.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 232 - 2026

All Breeds

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 2: Licensing Rules \

Part 2 Racing Participants: Designation and Licensing \

Division 1 Racing Participant's Licences \ Subdivision 1 Licensed Veterinarians,

Licensed Animal Health Technologists and Unregistered Veterinary Auxiliaries

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 36 g Conditions of veterinarian licence

A licence issued to a registered veterinarian is subject to the following conditions:

(

a) the licensee will comply with the *Act, and these and *other rules;

(

b) the licensee will use their best endeavours to promote the best interests of

horse racing and ensure that the Act and these and other rules are complied

with;

(

c) the licensee will notify *Horse Racing Alberta if the licensee ceases to be

registered in good standing under the Veterinary Profession Act;

(

d) the licensee will supervise and control any *animal health technologist and

unregistered veterinary auxiliary for whose conduct the licensee is

responsible;

(

e) the licensee is responsible to Horse Racing Alberta for the proper care and

treatment of *race horses during the *racing season and for the effects of

that treatment, including the administration of drugs, medications, and

foreign substances;

(

f) the licensee while practising at any location under Horse Racing Alberta's

jurisdiction is subject to the authority of the *official veterinarian and the

*judges/stewards board;

(

g) rescinded May 15, 2026;

(

h) any special conditions prescribed by Horse Racing Alberta.

(

i) A practicing veterinarian who owns and trains, in whole or in part, a

horse, shall not treat another horse that is entered in a race in which the

practicing veterinarian's horse is entered. If the practicing veterinarian

has treated or otherwise provided veterinarian services for a horse that

is entered in a race after the horse was entered, the horse owned and

trained by the practicing veterinarian, in whole or in part, is not eligible

to race and shall be scratched. A practicing veterinarian who trains a

horse, in whole or in part, shall not claim a horse that the practicing

veterinarian has treated within the past 30 days.

Rule 36 g Conditions of veterinarian licence previously stated:

A licence issued to a registered veterinarian is subject to the following conditions:

(

a) the licensee will comply with the *Act, and these and *other rules;

(

b) the licensee will use their best endeavours to promote the best interests of

horse racing and ensure that the Act and these and other rules are complied

with;

(

c) the licensee will notify *Horse Racing Alberta if the licensee ceases to be

registered in good standing under the Veterinary Profession Act;

(

d) the licensee will supervise and control any *animal health technologist and

unregistered veterinary auxiliary for whose conduct the licensee is

responsible;

(

e) the licensee is responsible to Horse Racing Alberta for the proper care and

treatment of *race horses during the *racing season and for the effects of

that treatment, including the administration of drugs, medications, and

foreign substances;

(

f) the licensee while practising at any location under Horse Racing Alberta's

jurisdiction is subject to the authority of the *official veterinarian and the

*judges/stewards board;

(

g) the licensee will not apply for or hold a *trainer's licence;

(

h) any special conditions prescribed by Horse Racing Alberta.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 233 - 2026

All Breeds

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \

Part 2 Race Meetings \ Division 2 Entries

and Nominations

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 162 g Cancellation of program

(1) In an overnight event, at least 8 *horses owned by entirely different interests

must enter, or the racing secretary may declare the *race off.

(2) In the event a racing program is cancelled for any reason prior to the

administration of Lasix, the overnight races scheduled for that program

may be rescheduled and run at a later date no more that 96 hours after the

cancellation date. However, if only a portion of the racing program is

cancelled, the overnight events shall not be rescheduled or run at a later

date, but any sweepstakes or stake races on the card may be conducted at a

later date.

Rule 162 t Cancellation of program previously stated:

(1) In an overnight event, at least 8 *horses owned by entirely different interests

must enter, or the racing secretary may declare the *race off.

(2) If a racing program or any portion of the program is cancelled for any

reason, the overnight events are not to be run off at a later date, but a

*sweepstakes on the cancelled program may be run at a later date.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 234 - 2026

Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \

Part 3 Horse Racing Misconduct \

Division 2 Rule Violations

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 287 g Specific violations

(1) A person also *violates these rules who

(xi) The possession or use on a horse of any goading device, or chain, or

mechanical or electrical device other than an approved whip/riding crop or

approved spurs used in the manner prescribed by the rules upon a horse shall

constitute a violation;

Rule 287 g Specific violations previously stated:

(1) A person also *violates these rules who

(xi) The possession or use on a horse of any goading device, or chain, or spur, or

mechanical or electrical device other than a whip/riding crop used in the manner

prescribed by the rules upon a horse shall constitute a violation;

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 235 - 2026

Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \

Part 2 Race Meetings \ Division 4

Apprentice Jockeys, Jockeys, and Jockey's Agents

The following rule is AMENDED as follows:

Rule 209 t Riding Crop and Spurs Requirements

Riding Crop Requirements:

(1) No riding crop may weigh more than 1/2 pound.

(2) No riding crop may be used in a *horse race unless;

(

a) A cushioned riding crop with a soft popper, no less than 6 inches,

(

b) There is no stitching on the end or sides,

(

c) It is made of leather, or other material approved by the *stewards board,

(

d) It is not less than 1 1/4 inches in width,

(

e) Unaltered from original manufacturer.

(3) No riding crop may exceed 30 inches in length.

(4) Must be approved by the Board of Stewards.

Spurs Requirements:

1. The use of spurs by exercise riders is permitted solely for the purpose of

providing clear, refined guidance to the horse. Spurs are prohibited in a

race. Stewards may prohibit the use of spurs by an exercise rider if, in the

opinion of the outrider or race official, such use is unsafe or inappropriate.

2. Spurs must be of a blunt, smooth design and must not contain sharp edges,

pointed tips, or serrated/rotating rowels.

3. The shank of the spur shall not exceed one (1) inch (3cm) in length as

measured from the back of the boot to the furthest tip of the shank.

4. Rowels: Traditional spinning wheels or rowels are prohibited.

5. Altered Equipment: No person shall alter, sharpen, or modify a spur in any

manner.

6. Improper fit: Spurs must be worn in the traditional manner with the shank

directed rearward and downward.

7. The "No marks" Standard: A rider shall not use spurs or any other urging

device (including crops) in a manner that results in physical trauma,

including but not limited to broken skin, welts, swelling, or visible spur

marks.

8. Indiscriminate Action: The use of spurs on a horse that is exhausted, non-

responsive, or in the opinion of the stewards is in distress is a violation of the

Rule.

Rule 209 t Riding Crop Requirements previously stated:

(1) No riding crop may weigh more than 1/2 pound.

(2) No riding crop may be used in a *horse race unless;

(

a) A cushioned riding crop with a soft popper, no less than 6 inches,

(

b) There is no stitching on the end or sides,

(

c) It is made of leather, or other material approved by the *stewards board,

(

d) It is not less than 1 1/4 inches in width,

(

e) Unaltered from original manufacturer.

(3) No riding crop may exceed 30 inches in length.

(4) Must be approved by the Board of Stewards.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 236 - 2026

All Breeds

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \

Part 3 Horse Racing Misconduct \

Division 2 Rule Violations

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 286 g Conduct prejudicial to the best interests of horse racing

(1) A person *violates these rules who,

(

a) in the opinion of the *judges/stewards board, conducts themselves in a

manner prejudicial to the best interest of *horse racing, or

(

b) does not comply with these or any *other rules.

(2) All Licensees shall conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and

orderly manner while on the grounds of any licenced racetrack or during

any racing-related activity under the jurisdiction of Horse Racing Alberta.

(3) Any licensee found to be engaging in past or present conduct deemed

disruptive, unprofessional, or abusive including but not limited to the

following, may be subject to immediate disciplinary action by Horse Racing

Alberta:

(

a) Verbal abuse, physical or sexual misconduct, or discrimination;

(

b) Behaviour that compromises the safety of others;

(

c) Use profane, obscene, or threatening language;

(

d) Engage in harassment, intimidation, or abusive behaviour;

(

e) Interfere with the duties of racing officials or security investigators;

(

f) Engage in conduct detrimental to the integrity, reputation, or orderly

conduct of racing.

(4) Upon reasonable grounds the Director, Regulatory and Supervisor of

Racing, the Deputy Director, Regulatory and Supervisor of Security,

Judges, Stewards or authorized Security Investigators may:

(

a) Issue a temporary minimum 24 hour suspension of the licensee's

privileges;

(

b) Remove the licensee from the racetrack premises for a minimum of 24

hours;

(

c) Restrict access to racing-related activities pending a formal hearing;

(

d) Impose conditions on the licence.

(5) Such actions may be taken prior to a formal hearing if the conduct poses a

risk to the safety, integrity, or orderly operation of the racing environment.

Rule 286 g Conduct prejudicial to the best interests of horse racing previously

stated:

(1) A person *violates these rules who,

(

a) in the opinion of the *judges/stewards board, conducts themselves in a

manner prejudicial to the best interest of *horse racing, or

(

b) does not comply with these or any *other rules.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 237 - 2026

All Breeds

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \

Part 1 Administration of Horse Races and

Veterinary Care \ Division 1 Appointment of Officials, Facilities, and Record

Keeping Racing Officials

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 112 g First aid and ambulance facilities

(1) A *licensed operator shall provide and equip a properly staffed and

equipped Basic Life Support ambulance in accordance with the Alberta

Occupational Health and Safety Act with primary care paramedics.

(

a) At "A" Tracks during training hours where Thoroughbred/Quarter

Horse racing is conducted; during qualifying where Standardbred

racing is conducted, and during all racing hours for all breeds.

(

b) At "B" Tracks during qualifying where Standardbred racing is

conducted, and during all racing hours for all breeds.

(2) A *licensed operator shall have during morning workouts, qualifying races and

during the regular racing program, a qualified person who has completed the

Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5th Edition (SCAT5) or the most current

Edition training for concussion assessment.

(3) A *licensed operator shall provide an equine ambulance staffed by trained

personnel on association grounds on each day that the race track is open for

racing or training.

(4) Provide a horse ambulance available to remove horses from the track.

Rule 112 g First aid and ambulance facilities previously stated:

(1) A *licensed operator shall provide and equip a first aid room and have

present on their premises, or within easy call, a licensed physician,

registered nurse, or qualified attendant and shall have present during

morning workouts, qualifying races and during the regular racing program

an ambulance or mobile first aid vehicle, equipped and operated by the St

John Ambulance or equivalent, for participants and patrons.

(2) A *licensed operator shall have during morning workouts, qualifying races and

during the regular racing program, a qualified person who has completed the

Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5th Edition (SCAT5) training for concussion

assessment.

(3) A *licensed operator shall have a horse ambulance available in the stable area on

race days for the removal of injured animals.

(4) Provide a horse ambulance available to remove horses from the track.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 238 - 2026

Standardbred

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \

Part 3 Horse Racing Misconduct, Division 1

Fouls and Objections

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 269 g Out of Competition testing program

(1) Horse Racing Alberta may order that biological samples, including but not

limited to blood, hair, saliva and urine, be taken from a horse at any time or place

and without prior notice.

(

a) Standardbred horses entered to race in the Province of Alberta, may be

subject to a Horse Racing Alberta determined time frame for retention

before and/or after the horse races at the discretion of the Director,

Regulatory and Supervisor of Racing.

(2) When an order for a biological sample is made, the sample must be taken by a

*licensed veterinarian designated by Horse Racing Alberta or an official

veterinarian, to determine whether or not the horse has any *drug, *medication or

*foreign substance in its system.

(3) When an order for a biological sample is made by Horse Racing Alberta, the

horse must be made available forthwith,

(

a) by the *licensed owner or the *trainer of record of the horse,

(

b) if the licensed owner or the trainer are not readily available, by any assistant

trainer, or

(

c) if there is no assistant trainer, or if no assistant trainer is readily available, by

any groom employed by the trainer of record of the horse.

(4) The failure or refusal, following notification to make a horse available forthwith

for a biological sample to be taken in accordance with an order by Horse Racing

Alberta is a violation of these rules and may result in one or more of the

following:

(

a) the horse may be scratched from any race it is entered into or subsequently

entered into;

(

b) the owner or trainer may be prohibited from entering any horse in future

races in Alberta.

(5) No licensee, other than those authorized by Horse Racing Alberta, may obtain

biological samples from any horse located off the grounds of a race track for the

purpose described in these rules.

(6) Horse Racing Alberta may direct its laboratory to retain and preserve biological

samples for future analysis.

(7) Horse Racing Alberta may fix a time period that biological samples are to be

stored, and may order the destruction of stored samples after that fixed time

period has expired.

Rule 269 g Out of Competition testing program previously stated:

(1) Horse Racing Alberta may order that biological samples, including but not

limited to blood, hair, saliva and urine, be taken from a horse at any time or place

and without prior notice.

(2) When an order for a biological sample is made, the sample must be taken by a

*licensed veterinarian designated by Horse Racing Alberta or an official

veterinarian, to determine whether or not the horse has any *drug, *medication or

*foreign substance in its system.

(3) When an order for a biological sample is made by Horse Racing Alberta, the

horse must be made available forthwith,

(

a) by the *licensed owner or the *trainer of record of the horse,

(

b) if the licensed owner or the trainer are not readily available, by any assistant

trainer, or

(

c) if there is no assistant trainer, or if no assistant trainer is readily available, by

any groom employed by the trainer of record of the horse.

(4) The failure or refusal, following notification to make a horse available forthwith

for a biological sample to be taken in accordance with an order by Horse Racing

Alberta is a violation of these rules and may result in one or more of the

following:

(

a) the horse may be scratched from any race it is entered into or subsequently

entered into;

(

b) the owner or trainer may be prohibited from entering any horse in future

races in Alberta.

(5) No licensee, other than those authorized by Horse Racing Alberta, may obtain

biological samples from any horse located off the grounds of a race track for the

purpose described in these rules.

(6) Horse Racing Alberta may direct its laboratory to retain and preserve biological

samples for future analysis.

(7) Horse Racing Alberta may fix a time period that biological samples are to be

stored, and may order the destruction of stored samples after that fixed time

period has expired.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 239 - 2026

Standardbred

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \

Part 6 Standardbred Racing \ Division 4

Racing Rules

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 408 s Preference priority rules

Preference is governed by the following:

(

a) if more than the required number of *horses are declared in to a *race with

the same preference date, the previous preference dates apply;

(

b) when a horse is racing for the first time at the gait declared for it, it has

preference for its first start over other horses, regardless of their preference

dates;

(

c) when a horse is entered for its second lifetime start it has preference over

horses that have started twice or more and have an equal preference date to

single starter;

(

d) if a *declaration is made for a horse that has already been drawn to start in a

race that has not yet been contested, the date of that uncontested race is its

preference date;

(

e) if a horse has been *scratched, other than by the *judges board, the date of

the race from which it is scratched is its preference date;

(

f) if a race has been reopened for additional declarations, preference is to be

given to those horses eligible and declared at the time declarations closed

originally;

(

g) if conditions so specify, preference can be given to 2-year old horses,

regardless of preference date;

(

h) if a racing program or any portion of a program is cancelled or a *race

is declared no contest, the *horses affected by that cancellation or

*declaration shall receive a special preference;

(

i) the special preference is good in all categories except *stakes races and

is to be considered "best preference".

Rule 408 s Preference priority rules previously stated:

Preference is governed by the following:

(

a) if more than the required number of *horses are declared in to a *race with

the same preference date, the previous preference dates apply;

(

b) when a horse is racing for the first time at the gait declared for it, it has

preference for its first start over other horses, regardless of their preference

dates;

(

c) when a horse is entered for its second lifetime start it has preference over

horses that have started twice or more and have an equal preference date to

single starter;

(

d) if a *declaration is made for a horse that has already been drawn to start in a

race that has not yet been contested, the date of that uncontested race is its

preference date;

(

e) if a horse has been *scratched, other than by the *judges board, the date of

the race from which it is scratched is its preference date;

(

f) if a race has been reopened for additional declarations, preference is to be

given to those horses eligible and declared at the time declarations closed

originally;

(

g) if conditions so specify, preference can be given to 2-year old horses,

regardless of preference date.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 240 - 2026

All Breeds

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 335 g Claims can be voided

(1) The *judges/stewards board may declare a *claim to be void if

(

a) any provision of these rules relating to *claiming is *violated,

(

b) the *judges/stewards board is satisfied that the spirit and intent of the rules

have been violated, or

(

c) if the Official Chemist reports a positive test on a horse that was claimed,

provided such option is exercised within 48 hours following notification to

the claimant of the positive test by the judges/stewards,

(

d) if the horse has been found ineligible to the event from which it was

claimed, or

(

e) if approved post-race testing procedures disclosed that an improper

medication or drug was found to be present in the sample of the claimed

horses and reported in the analysis report from the laboratory, provided such

option is exercised within 48 hours following notification to the claimant by

the judges/stewards.

(1.1) A claim may be voided if a horse is a starter as determined by the

judges/stewards board, and the horse:

(

a) Dies on the racing oval;

(

b) Suffers an injury which requires the euthanasia of the horse as determined

by the Official Veterinarian while the horse is on the racing oval;

(

c) The horse is placed on the Veterinarian's List while on the racing oval;

(

d) The horse is removed from the racing oval by equine ambulance.

(2) If erythropoietin or darbepoetin is confirmed in a blood sample taken from a

claimed horse, the claimant of that horse may request the judges/stewards to

declare the claim invalid, but the request must be made within 48 hours of the

claimant, his or her trainer, or authorized agent receiving notification of the

positive test from the judges/stewards.

(3) When the judges/stewards board rules a claim to be void and the *horse is

returned to the original *owner:

(

a) the amount of the claiming price plus GST shall be repaid to the claimant;

(

b) any purse money earned subsequent to the date of the claim and before the

date on which the claim is ruled void becomes the property of the claimant,

and

(

c) the claimant is responsible for any reasonable costs incurred through the

care, training, or racing of the horse while it was in their care, custody or

control.

Rule 335 g Claims can be voided previously stated:

(1) The *judges/stewards board may declare a *claim to be void if

(

a) any provision of these rules relating to *claiming is *violated,

(

b) the *judges/stewards board is satisfied that the spirit and intent of the rules

have been violated, or

(

c) if the Official Chemist reports a positive test on a horse that was claimed,

provided such option is exercised within 48 hours following notification to

the claimant of the positive test by the judges/stewards,

(

d) if the horse has been found ineligible to the event from which it was

claimed, or

(

e) if approved post-race testing procedures disclosed that an improper

medication or drug was found to be present in the sample of the claimed

horses and reported in the analysis report from the laboratory, provided such

option is exercised within 48 hours following notification to the claimant by

the judges/stewards.

(1.1) A claim may be voided if a horse is a starter as determined by the

judges/stewards board, and the horse:

(

a) Dies on the racing oval; or

(

b) Suffers an injury which requires the euthanasia of the horse as determined

by the Official Veterinarian while the horse is on the racing oval;

(2) If erythropoietin or darbepoetin is confirmed in a blood sample taken from a

claimed horse, the claimant of that horse may request the judges/stewards to

declare the claim invalid, but the request must be made within 48 hours of the

claimant, his or her trainer, or authorized agent receiving notification of the

positive test from the judges/stewards.

(3) When the judges/stewards board rules a claim to be void and the *horse is

returned to the original *owner:

(

a) the amount of the claiming price plus GST shall be repaid to the claimant;

(

b) any purse money earned subsequent to the date of the claim and before the

date on which the claim is ruled void becomes the property of the claimant,

and

(

c) the claimant is responsible for any reasonable costs incurred through the

care, training, or racing of the horse while it was in their care, custody or

control.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 13, 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Public Sale of Land

(Municipal Government Act)

Town of Peace River

Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act,

the Town of Peace River will offer for sale, by public auction, in Council Chambers

at Town Hall, 9911 100 Street, Peace River, Alberta, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at

9:30 a.m., the following lands:

Address

Lot

Block

Plan

C. of T.

Reserve Bid

Not assigned

2700BK

072525422+2

$55,520

Not assigned

1-3

2700BK

072525422+6

$130,060

Not assigned

2700BK

072525422+1

$92,030

Not assigned

2700BK

072525422+5

$79,590

Not assigned

2700BK

072525422+3

$135,140

8006 97 Avenue

$295,270

8016 97 Avenue

152161385+1

$295,270

Each parcel will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and

conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.

The land is being offered for sale on an "as is, where is" basis, and the Town of Peace

River makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy

of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions,

absence or presence of environmental contamination, vacancy, or the developability

of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. No bid will be accepted

where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No

Town of Peace River.

The Town of Peace River may, after the public auction, become the owner of any

parcel of land not sold at the public auction.

Terms: GST will apply on all lands sold at the public auction. The successful bidder

must, before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the sale, make a non-refundable ten percent

(10%) deposit (cash or cash equivalent payable to the municipality), with the balance

of purchase price due on the closing date. Closing date for all sales will be fourteen

(14) days after the auction date. Payments by cash, certified cheque, or bank draft

only.

The risk of the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

The purchaser will be required to execute a Sale Agreement in form and substance

provided by the municipality. The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant

possession. The purchaser will be responsible for the transfer registration fee.

If no offer is received on a property, or if the reserve bid is not met, the property

cannot be sold at public auction.

A property will be removed from the public auction if payment of all arrears of taxes

and costs occurs at any time prior to the sale. Once the property is declared sold to

another individual at public auction, the previous owner has no further right to pay the

tax arrears.

Dated at Peace River, Alberta, April 22, 2026.

Kayla Parsons, CLGM, Chief Administrative Officer.

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Town of Three Hills

Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act,

the Town of Three Hills will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Town of Three

Hills Administration Office, 232 Main Street, Three Hills, Alberta, on Thursday,

June 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., the following lands:

Lot

Block

Plan

LINC

Address

4304AH

515 Main Street

Designated Manufactured Home

Manufactured Home

Serial No.

Address

1977 Glendale SW RR2

2183470143BRUTFLSA

4 - 125 7 Avenue NE

1. Any parcel of land offered for sale may be redeemed by payment of all arrears,

penalties and costs by guaranteed funds at any time until the property is declared

sold.

2. Each parcel of land offered for sale will be subject to a reserve bid and title will

be subject to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate

of title.

3. The lands are being offered for sale on an "as is, where is" basis, and the

municipality makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the

state of the parcel nor its suitability for any intended use by the successful bidder.

4. The purchaser of the property will be responsible for property taxes and utilities

for the current year. There will be no adjustment to the date of sale.

5. The purchaser will be required to execute a sale agreement in form and substance

provided by the municipality.

6. The purchaser will be responsible for registration of the transfer including

registration fees.

7. The successful purchaser must, at the time of sale, make payment in cash,

certified cheque or bank draft for full payment, payable to the municipality.

8. The risk of the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the

auction.

9. The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

10. Once the property is declared sold at public auction, the previous owner has no

further right to pay the tax arrears.

11. The municipality may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel

of land not sold at the auction.

12. The above properties may be subject to G.S.T.

Dated at Three Hills, Alberta, April 30, 2026.

Ryan Leuzinger, Chief Administrative Officer.

Village of Barons

Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act,

the Village of Barons will offer for sale, by public auction, at the Village Office,

210 Main Street, Barons, Alberta, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the

following lands:

Lot

Block

Plan

C. of T.

18, 19, P20

2605X

5929HQ

Each parcel will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and

conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.

The land is being offered for sale on an "as is, where is" basis, and the Village of

Barons makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy

of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions,

absence or presence of environmental contamination, vacant possession, or the

developability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. No bid will

be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of

specified by the Village of Barons. No further information is available at the auction

regarding the lands to be sold.

The Village of Barons may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel

of land not sold at the public auction.

Terms: Cash or certified cheque.

Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time

prior to the sale.

Dated at Barons, Alberta, April 30, 2026.

Jennifer Durell, Administrator.

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Village of Edgerton

Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act,

the Village of Edgerton will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Village Office,

5037 50 Avenue, Edgerton, Alberta, on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the

following parcel:

Roll

Lot

Block

Plan

C. of T.

1. Any parcel of land offered for sale may be redeemed by payment of all arrears,

penalties and costs by guaranteed funds at any time until the property is declared

sold.

2. Each parcel of land offered for sale will be subject to a reserve bid and title will

be subject to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate

of title.

3. The lands are being offered for sale on an "as is, where is" basis, and the

municipality makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the

state of the parcel nor its suitability for any intended use by the successful bidder.

4. The auctioneer, councillors, the chief administrative officer and the designated

officers and employees of the municipality must not bid or buy any parcel of land

offered for sale, unless directed by the municipality to do so on behalf of the

municipality.

5. The purchaser of the property will be responsible for property taxes and utilities

for the current year. There will be no adjustment to the date of sale.

6. The purchaser will be required to execute a sale agreement in form and substance

provided by the municipality.

7. The successful purchaser must, at the time of sale, make payment in cash,

certified cheque or bank draft payable to the municipality as follows:

a. The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR

b. If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a

non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the

purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale.

(if the certified cheque or bank draft exceeds the final purchase price, the excess

will be refunded within a reasonable time)

8. GST will be collected on all properties subject to GST.

9. The risk of the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the

auction.

10. The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

11. The purchaser will be responsible for registration of the transfer including

registration fees.

12. If no offer is received on a property or if the reserve bid is not met, the property

cannot be sold at the public auction.

13. The municipality may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel

of land that is not sold at the public auction.

14. Once the property is declared sold at public auction, the previous owner has no

further right to pay the tax arrears.

Dated at Edgerton, Alberta, April 29, 2026.

Nick Frank, Chief Administrative Officer.

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Village of Kitscoty

Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act,

the Village of Kitscoty will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Council Chambers,

5015 50 Street, Kitscoty, Alberta, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the

following lands:

Roll

Lot

Block

Plan

C. of T.

852EO

8093AJ

Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations

and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.

The land is being offered for sale on an "as is, where is" basis, and the Village of

Kitscoty makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the

adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development

conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability

of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. No bid will be accepted

where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No

Village of Kitscoty.

The Village of Kitscoty may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel

of land not sold at the public auction.

Terms: Cash, certified cheque or bank draft. 10% non-refundable deposit on the day

of sale and balance due within 30 days of the public auction. Failure to pay the

deposit on day of sale will result in disqualification. The above properties will be

subject to GST and Land Title Registration Fees.

Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time

prior to the sale.

Dated at Kitscoty, Alberta, April 8, 2026.

Jason Olson, CLGM, Chief Administrative Officer.

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