This week: Year in Review, Winter Magic continues, water rate update, a Protect Your Assets event, Family Day hours, and upcoming events.

Council Connect

At the Feb. 10 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council discussed a Population and Housing Demand Assessment and a water meter project update. View the minutes here.

Council next meets on Tuesday, Feb. 17 for a Regular Meeting. Agenda items include the Access to Information Bylaw, Vehicle for Hire Bylaw, Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw, and the Hinton Canadians. Find the agenda here.

Find more agendas, minutes and meeting videos on the Council Portal.

2025 Wrapped

The Town of Hinton accomplished a lot in 2025! From major infrastructure upgrades to exciting community programs and meaningful partnerships, Hinton has made real strides toward a vibrant and resilient future.

Explore the highlights in the 2025 Year in Review Report, available online and at municipal buildings.

Winter Magic Continues

The Winter Magic Festival is now in its second week, with activities for families, outdoor enthusiasts and community members of all ages.

Events this week include the second instalment of Forest of Lights at the Beaver Boardwalk. Plus, on Feb. 20 there will be a stunning Drone Show at Gordon Moore Park. Bring your family, bundle up, and experience this unique winter event!

Please note some events have been cancelled due to warm weather.

New Water Rates

Starting this spring, water use will be billed by volume.

The new structure includes a $50 monthly flat fee ($40 water + $10 sewer) and a consumption rate of $5.50 per m³.

If you use no water, your bill stays at $50. The average Albertan uses 5.85 m³/month — about $32.18 in usage charges, or $82.18 total.

The change is scheduled for Mar. 1, 2026, but Council may choose to defer this to May 1 at Tuesday’s meeting.

Using less water lowers your bill, and the flat fee supports maintenance and future upgrades. Learn more about the Water Treatment Plant Development project here.

75% of Water Meters Installed

If you live in a single‑family home and don’t have a meter installed yet, call Neptune at 1‑800‑667‑4387 to book your appointment. Meter installation is mandatory and free during this project, with evening and weekend options available.

Learn more about water meters and conservation at hinton.ca/engage.

Stay Scam Smart

Frauds and scams are becoming more sophisticated—and anyone can be a target.

Join us for a free community presentation with Julie Matthews, a nationally recognized investigative reporter and consumer protection expert. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, Julie will share real-world examples, highlight current and emerging scams, and provide practical tips to help you recognize red flags and protect your finances.

Join us at Hinton Legion on March 5, 6:00–8:00 p.m. for this free event. Find more information here.

Family Day Hours

The Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre is open 1 – 4 p.m with public skate, stick & puck and public swim with Walk on Water. Free admission!

Closed: FCSS (Guild) Office, Government Centre, Hinton Municipal Library, Hinton Family Centre, Hinton Kids for Success, and Hinton Youth Centre

Emergency Services Building (911) and Infrastructure Services Building (780-865-2634) are closed but have 24-hour emergency lines.

Public Transit and the Freedom Express are not operating.

What's On This Week

Check out what's happening in Hinton this week! Explore events from Feb. 6 to 13 and tap any event name for more details.

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Winter Magic Festival Events, Feb. 6-23
Community Emergency Preparedness, Feb. 17, 6-7:30 PM, Hinton Municipal Library
Community Emergency Preparedness, Feb. 18, 12-1:30 PM, Hinton Municipal Library
Dungeons & Dragons & Pizza, Feb. 18, 4-6 PM, Hinton Municipal Library
Hinton Movies: TIFF Circuit Screening, Feb. 18, 7 PM, Performing Arts Theatre for Hinton
Hinton Movies: The Housemaid, Feb. 20, 7 PM, Performing Arts Theatre for Hinton

Quick links: Calendar | Submit an Event

New Look for Bills

Utility invoices have been updated for better clarity and ease of use.

Rates have not changed yet; updates will be announced soon.

Invoices no longer include an invoice number. Use your utility account number—such as 40000220—when making payments.
Emailed invoices come from TOWN OF HINTON (no‑reply@catalisgov.ca). This is a legitimate sender.

For questions, call 780‑865‑6014. Don’t forget to check out the monthly Hinton Highlights attached to utility emails!

Your Voice Matters!

The Residents’ Priorities Survey is open until Feb. 28. This is your chance to share what matters most to you as Council develops a new four‑year Strategic Plan (2026–2029).

Learn more and take part here.

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