Community Housing and Economic Development Committee

Recruiting a Member at Large

Join the Conversation on Housing & Community Growth!

The Town of Pincher Creek is seeking members at large for the Community Housing and Economic Development Committee.

This committee provides advice to Council on housing trends, policies, land use, grants, and community economic development initiatives that shape the future of our town.

If you’re passionate about housing, growth, and the well-being of our community, we’d love to hear from you! For more information and to submit your application, contact Lindsey Johnson, FCSS Coordinator at 403-627-4406 or fcss@pinchercreek.ca.

Board and Committee Application Form

Purpose of the Committee

The Pincher Creek Community Housing and Ecnomic Development Committee will provide advice to the Town of Pincher Creek Council on matters related to:

Housing Trends and Needs, including local, regional, provincial, and national statistics and forecasting.
Housing Policies and Bylaws; including suggestions to update existing documentation if required.
Land Use Designations and Area Structure Plans.
Interfacing with the Pincher Creek Foundation as the local housing authority.
Inventory of available local land and housing.
Federal/provincial housing grants and initiatives.

Specifically, the Committee will:

review and discuss documentation contained in a ‘Housing Library’ including:
- Housing Needs Assessments
- Community Economic Development Strategy
- Town of Pincher Creek Strategic Plan
- Town of Pincher Creek related policies and bylaws
- Historical documentation: projects, housing issues, public and private properties, housing applications, Indigenous housing initiatives, Rural Development Network work
review Area Structure Plans and provide recommendations.
work with the Housing Community Action Team.
review current land use practices related to various housing types and locations and provide recommendations if required.
receive and consider housing information from the public.
provide regular reports to their respective Council regarding the progress of the committee.
facilitate conversations regarding economic development and community interest as appropriate.

Terms of Reference

Community Housing and Economic Development Committee

Recruiting a Member at Large

Purpose of the Committee

2025 Minutes

2024 Minutes