The Strategic Planning document outlines the Strategic Process, Strategic Topics, Strategic Possibilities (AKA Action Plan), Strategic Priorities, and Recommendations determined by Council and Town Administration.
The Strategic Planning document is a living document that is reviewed and updated quarterly. Town of Penhold 2026 - 2028 Strategic Plan
2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Construction of a new Operations Building |
* 2025 Municipal Elections |
* Purchase additional fire pits for RV Park – all stalls now have fire pits |
* Extended RV Park operating season |
* Business Retention & Expansion Workforce Development: BREWD Launch |
* Key Long Term Planning documents updated IDP; MDP; LUB; Master Highway Intersections Plan |
* New Penhold Waskasoo Middle School opening |
* Community Hub Project finishing touches Dock will be placed in the spring |
* 18 Hole Disc Golf course throughout community signage is to be installed |
* New Solid Waste Removal Contract Transition/ Circular Material Recycling Program |
* Replace Newton Drive paving stones with concrete sidewalks |
* New breathing equipment for fire services SCBA |
* Replacement of Lucina Street across 2A Sewer line |
* Tree Canopy enhancement (GCCC Tree Grant) Planting done |
* Memorial Hall Flooring refinished |
* CPO Vehicle |
* Provincial Highway Intersection Improvements Report (Castleglen) |
* Melcor Developments Ltd: Oxford Landing Development Plans north |
* Wild Rose Assessment Services Inc. Assessor hired |
* School Zone extension along Waskasoo Ave due to new school |
* Annual Rehab work done on manholes - 2025 Mann Dr and Dundee Cr |
* New cloud-based Share-Point system has been implemented |
* Finalize Active Transportation fed granting for trails; Lincoln St. |
* Transitioning software to the cloud started |
* Overhaul of Arena Compressor |
* Secured Two Major Events for Arena Off Season |
2026 DIRECTIVES:
* 2025 – 2028 Town of Penhold Strategic Plan |
* Completion of the new Operations Building |
* Transition from Fire & Ops Current Facilities to New Facility |
* Tree Canopy enhancement (GCCC Tree Grant) project completion |
* Direction on Memorial Hall – repair, demolish, etc. |
* Sale of Fire Hall |
* Implementation of two new major events in Multiplex |
* Emergency Management; detailed Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments |
* Fire Department: Level of Service gap analysis and future needs assessment |
* Advertising for New Concession Lease |
* Plans for Former Operations Shop & Yard |
* Relining Minto St. Storm Line (funding sensitive) |
* Progress of Brick Sidewalk Replacement |
* GIS Updating with GPS of Utilities |
* Security monitoring installed around Penhold Commons Washhouse |
* Installation of Grain Elevator row signage along Fleming Ave |
* Work with RD County on ICF updates |
* Work with School Division on Land status & Joint Use Agreements |
* Demolition of Penhold School |
* Melcor subdivisions and zoning changes |
* Park development within Melcor subdivision |