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Policy Title Date: Motion No.
Tax Cancellations June 9, 2026 177/26
Purpose:
To authorize annual tax cancellations for specific types of properties.
Policy Guidelines:
Kneehill County shall provide tax cancellations to gas co-operatives with annual assessments within County
boundaries.
Policy Procedure:
1. Section 347(1) of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) states that if Council considers it equitable to
do so, it may, generally or with respect to a particular taxable property or business, do one or more of
the following:
a) Cancel or reduce tax arrears
b) Cancel or refund all or part of a tax
c) Defer the collection of a tax
2. Prior to issuing annual tax notices, the Administration will bring forward a Request for Decision for
Council to consider canceling taxes for qualifying properties.
Approved: July 15, 2014 279/14
Amended: June 28, 2016 297/ 16
Amneded: June 9, 2026 177/26
Review Date: June 9, 2030