2026 LAND MANAGEMENT POLICIES PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Thank you to everyone who attended our Land Management Policy Public Consultation on Tuesday night. The session was well attended, and we appreciate the strong community interest in these important topics.
Feedback received on the proposed updates to Grazing and Cultivation policies and leases, as well as the draft Land Sales Policy, will help guide Council’s decisions at the February 24, 2026 meeting. If you were unable to attend, a recording of the session is available on our YouTube channel. Written feedback may be submitted by email to bpeers@mdtaber.ab.ca until February 17.
View the draft 2026 Policies & Lease Agreements here:
Draft Template Grazing Lease Policy January 27, 2026 (206.9 KB) (pdf)
Draft Template Community Pasture Grazing Lease January 27, 2026 (295 KB) (pdf)
Draft Template Tender Grazing Lease January 27, 2026 (306 KB) (pdf)
Draft Template Transitional Grazing Lease January 27, 2026 (303.5 KB) (pdf)
Draft Template Cultivated Land Policy January 27, 2026 (247.6 KB) (pdf)
Draft Template Cultivation Lease January 27, 2026 (351.8 KB) (pdf)
Draft Sale of MDT Lands Policy February 3, 2026 (270.3 KB) (pdf)
View the approved 2025 Policies & Lease Agreements here:
MDT Cultivation Lease (template), August 2025 (281.9 KB) (pdf)
MDT Grazing Lease Policy, September 23, 2025 (195.7 KB) (pdf)
MDT Tender Grazing Lease (template), September 23, 2025 (211.6 KB) (pdf)
MDT Community Pasture Grazing Lease (template), September 23, 2025 (241 KB) (pdf)
MDT Transitional Grazing Lease (template), September 23, 2025 (236.6 KB) (pdf)
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Municipal District of Taber is developing a strategy and policy to guide the management of municipally owned lands, including leases for Cultivation (Dryland and Irrigation), Grazing, and Tax Recovery Grazing.
LAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FRAMEWORK
In February 2024, the Municipal District of Taber engaged Catalyst Communications to support MD Administration in the collection of resident input and feedback as part of the organization’s review of its Land Management Strategy (LMS). The desire for thorough public consultation was consistent throughout the organization, coming at the request of both MD of Taber Council and members of Administration assigned to the project team for the LMS. Consultation was designed in such a manner that resident input would be collected on all three types of lands in question, pertaining specifically to MD Tax Recovery Lands, MD Grazing Lands, and MD Cultivation Lands. This was in recognition of the unique terms associated with each type of lease. Review the 'What We Heard Report' below.
What We Heard Report
Please note
This is not the final Land Management Plan itself — as more information and relevant details for this project continue to be compiled. The insights shared reflect the views expressed by some within the community, and while the feedback will be thoughtfully contemplated and considered, the final project outcomes will incorporate further Council review and discussion. The community participation that is summarized herein is very much appreciated.
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Project Cycle
Consultations
The Land Management Plan has moved beyond this stage. Consultations are now CLOSED and no further contributions can be accepted.
Under Review
The Land Management Plan has moved beyond this stage. Contributions to the consultations have been gathered for evaluation and review. The Project team has reported back on key outcomes in the What We Heard Report.
Strategy Development
The Land Management Plan is at this stage. The final outcome of the consultations will be documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
