Town of Hinton Engagement

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) wants to hear your thoughts!
Help guide future FCSS programs, services, and funding decisions.

Sign up to have a FireSmart™ Home Assessment. Spaces are limited and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hinton’s Good Neighbour program aims to recognize those individuals, residents, businesses and organizations who contribute to a safe, inclusive, and warm community. Nominate a good neighbour using the form below!

The Town of Hinton has a NEW rain barrel reimbursement program. Buy a barrel; get $50 back. Some restrictions apply.

Hinton residents of all ages can sign up for free, in person mental health workshops. Register now!

The Town of Hinton is completing important maintenance and restoration work for the concrete skate park located next to the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre.

Bradwell Park Playground will be replaced in August 2026 with the Treehouse design! Watch for construction updates.

Simple improvements can make a big difference. Get a FireSmart™ Home Assessment, access rebates for eligible upgrades, and learn whether your home qualifies for sprinkler support.

Hinton now has water meters! Learn how to reduce water use, save money, and help conserve our water resources in a time of climate change.

In December 2025, Council passed the operating and capital budgets for 2026. Check out the 2026 Budget Report for details.

The cost of modernizing the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre remains prohibitive. The 2026-2030 Strategic Plan includes recreation centre modernization as a key priority.

Responsibility for potable water, wastewater, and sewer treatment will be transferred from Mondi – the pulp mill owner - to the Town. That includes building a new Town-owned water treatment plant by 2046.

The Town of Hinton is planning to redevelop Erith Park.

Residents shared their insights and priorities to help guide Town Council over the next four years (2026-2029).

Discover a housing model rooted in community, affordability, and inclusion—from families to seniors, newcomers, and people with disabilities—where members collectively shape vibrant, shared spaces designed to foster connection and accessibility. These unique non-profit-led communities offer an alternative to traditional homeownership and rental housing, creating opportunities to live in dignity and diversity across Canada.

The Town of Hinton needs more housing. The most cost effective way of increasing housing options is to rezone lots within Town boundaries which already have road access and underground services.

The new Alder Park playground is installed and ready for use!

Revitalizing Neighbour Connections Through Giving Project.

Discover how Hinton is bolstering wildfire preparedness through collaborative efforts, strategic investments, and community-focused FireSmart initiatives to keep our town safe and resilient.

Every year, Council approves the Town of Hinton’s budget for the following year. In December 2024, Council approved a $34.5 million Operating Budget and $41.7 million Capital Planning Budget.

Share your thoughts on Hinton's Public Transit System

Trail Connectivity Planning