Council Meeting Highlights - May 20, 2026

Protection of Privacy and Privacy Management Program Policy

Council reviewed and approved the Village of Berwyn Protection of Privacy and Privacy Management Program Policy in accordance with the Province’s new Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), which replaced the former FOIP legislation in June 2025. The policy establishes the Village’s privacy framework, including procedures for personal information management, privacy breaches, employee responsibilities, and privacy complaint processes.

Municipal Emergency Management Plan

Council reviewed a draft copy of the Village of Berwyn’s Municipal Emergency Management Plan presented by CAO Jatin Saini. Administration will complete further updates and bring the plan back to Council for review at an upcoming Council meeting.

Approval of Section for Regular Council Meeting Agendas

Council approved the addition of a “Council Roundtable” section within Regular Council Meeting agendas to allow for discussion on emerging opportunities, community concerns and future initiatives without requiring immediate formal action. The change will take effect following the June Council meeting, pending approval of the required Procedural Bylaw amendment.

Traffic Calming Next Steps

Council discussed the Traffic Calming & Speed Survey Results Report and based on community feedback received and ongoing safety concerns around parks and playgrounds, agreed that existing speed bumps will remain in those areas to help support pedestrian and child safety, particularly in the Glenmeyer Park area. Council also directed Administration to proceed with reducing the speed limit on 50 Street to 30 km/h to improve safety, and requested that the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) provide two digital speed readers for installation along 50 Street — one at the north end and one at the south end of the community. Council thanks everyone who took the time to complete the survey and share feedback, and encourages residents to continue reporting speeding and unsafe driving concerns directly to the RCMP. The full report is available on the Village website HERE.

Berwyn Arena Discussion

Council engaged in discussions regarding future opportunities for the use of the Berwyn Arena and directed Administration to arrange a structural inspection of the building and to explore potential costs associated with converting the arena space into a multi-use facility.

Northern Living Allowance Advocacy

Council approved a letter of support for a coordinated regional advocacy initiative related to the proposed Provincial Northern Alberta Living Allowance (NALA). The initiative, led by Community Futures Lac La Biche, aims to advance discussion around affordability, workforce attraction and retention, and long-term sustainability challenges impacting northern Alberta communities.

The next regular Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 6 pm in Council Chambers at the Village of Berwyn Administration Office. Council meetings are open to the public and are also available virtually via Zoom.