The Town of Hinton released a public statement on Oct. 17 to address racist, threatening and defamatory behaviour towards Hinton employees.
Certified photo radar companies could be bidding on the automated traffic enforcement (ATE) program contract in Hinton if council approves the request for proposal (RFP) process at the next council meeting in November.
Hinton’s citizens identified crime as the community’s top issue, followed by the economy and social issues, according to the citizen satisfaction survey.
To maintain an ongoing working relationship between the town of Hinton and Yellowhead County, council approved a new fire services agreement.
Hinton Town Council is hosting a Town Hall open to all residents on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Airbnb currently lists 73 rental units in Hinton, that’s more than double what they had just seven months ago when only 37 short term rentals (STR) were listed.
The current Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) contract with Global Traffic Group expires on Dec. 31, and Council continues to look at the options for the program.
Unanticipated cost overruns of $495,000 in 2019 will be covered by multiple unspent one-time projects.
Hinton Councilors are sitting down together with members of the administration for a facilitated strategic planning session at the end of October.
FortisAlberta franchise fee rates will remain at 12.7 per cent, council decided at the Sept. 17 regular council meeting.