Welcome to the first edition of Hinton Highlights! Each week, we will share updates, notices, and municipal news to keep you informed and connected. From council decisions and upcoming events to local initiatives and public service announcements, this weekly digest is your trusted source for what’s happening in our community.

This week: Winter Magic Festival invitation, outdoor rink update, water meter milestone and a Friendly opportunity.

Council Connect

At the Jan. 6, 2026, Regular Council Meeting, Council awarded TransMountain bursaries to four local students, voted to cover costs for a sewer repair on Sutherland Ave., and proclaimed January as Alzheimer's Awareness Month. You can read more highlights here.

Council next meets on Tuesday, Jan. 13 for a Committee of the Whole meeting. They will be discussing the CAO Bylaw, CAO Performance Review Policy, Access to Information Act Bylaw, Access to Information Policy, the Council Action Pending List, and replacement of the Freedom Express bus. View the agenda here.

More information: Agendas - Minutes - Meeting Videos

Lace up your Skates!

Two of Hinton’s outdoor rinks are open! Enjoy the warmer weather and get outside for some skating.

Open: Kinsmen Park and Mary Reimer Park.

Under construction: The Pretzel at the Hinton Campground and small rink at Erith Park.

Delayed: Large rink at Erith Park (leak repairs underway; flooding will resume when temperatures drop).

Meter Milestone

Hinton’s residential water meter installation project is making great progress and has reached 50% completion. Thank you to Neptune Technology Group for keeping the project moving.

Residents in all areas are receiving letters with instructions to book their installation appointments. Appointments are available weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Water meters are mandatory, and both the meter and installation are free during this project.

Starting Spring 2026, water usage will be billed by volume. Watch for weekly water‑saving tips to help you conserve water and reduce costs. Learn more at hinton.ca/engage.

Connect Through Friendly Visits

Looking for ways to make new friends and spend time with others? Join the Friendly Visitor Program!

This program connects isolated individuals with caring volunteers who share similar interests. Volunteers spend one to two hours weekly visiting or making phone calls, supported by Hinton FCSS staff. Regular visits help boost hope, worth and connectedness.

The program seeks friendly, respectful, dependable volunteers and provides free training.

Training dates: Jan. 26 and Feb. 2, 6–7:30 p.m.
Volunteer and client meet-and-greet: Feb. 9, 6–7 p.m.

Learn more or register at www.hinton.ca/friendlyvisitor.

What's On This Week

Check out what’s happening in Hinton this week! Explore events from Jan. 9 to Jan. 16 and tap any event name for details.

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Polar Plunge for Yellowhead Emergency Shelter for Women Society, Jan. 10, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Kelley’s Bathtub, William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Storytime!, Jan. 12, 11 a.m.–noon, Hinton Municipal Library
Early Readers' Book Club, Jan. 12, 5–6 p.m., Hinton Municipal Library
Genealogy Tips & Tricks, Jan. 12, 6–7:45 p.m., Hinton Municipal Library
STEAM Club, Jan. 13, 5–6 p.m., Hinton Municipal Library
Baby Buzz Kits, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Hinton Municipal Library
Family Art, Jan. 14, 5–6 p.m., Hinton Municipal Library

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