New Bentley Town Council Sets Course for Upcoming Term
BENTLEY – The new Town of Bentley Council convened for its inaugural organizational meeting on Tuesday, October 28, making a series of foundational decisions to guide its upcoming term.
After taking their official oaths of office prior to the meeting, councillors got straight to work, establishing a framework for governance, scheduling, and community representation.
Council Sets Meeting Schedule and Training Plan
For residents wishing to follow council proceedings, the meeting schedule was confirmed to continue on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The schedule also includes traditional summer and winter recesses.
Council voted to defer a portion of its mandatory training for up to 90 days to allow new members to settle into their roles. To begin tackling key priorities, a strategic planning and budget workshop was scheduled for the evening of November 20, 2025.
Key Appointments Made
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to appointing councillors to numerous boards and committees, ensuring Bentley’s interests are represented on a wide range of local and regional issues. Council members were appointed to serve as liaisons and representatives for bodies including:
* Bentley District Fire Department
* Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission
* Lacombe Foundation (seniors and family housing)
* Bentley Municipal Library Board and Parkland Regional Library Board
* Parkland Community Planning Services
* Red Deer River Watershed Alliance
* Medicine Lodge Ski Hill
* Town of Bentley/Lacombe County Intermunicipal Committee
Additionally, all members of council were appointed to serve on the town's Municipal Planning Commission and the Bentley Emergency Management Advisory Committee.
Council also finalized several key professional appointments. Julian Veuger and Marc Fortais were appointed as Director and Deputy Director of Emergency Management, respectively. Following a review of proposals, council voted to appoint RSM Chartered Accountants as the independent auditor for the 2025 fiscal year. Wild Rose Assessment Services was appointed to continue as the town's property assessor for the 2026 taxation year.