Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the November 10, 2026 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions. Details of the agenda, specifics of the meeting, any decisions, and minutes can be found on the Meetings & Hearings page. Additional information is also available by contacting Legislative Services.
General Business
Council voted to approve a standalone Community Recreation and Culture Operational Grant Program Policy C-316 and amendments to Community Recreation and Culture Capital Grant Program Policy C-317, including revisions to operational funding limits, updated requirements for organizations operating in neighbouring municipalities, revised application intake dates, expanded eligibility for certain applicants, multi-year operational funding agreements for larger grants, and a revised process for significant capital requests.
Council voted to approve amendments to Economic Development Initiatives Grant Program Policy C-350, including clarity on application evaluation, provision for Council to reconsider a decision where an error or omission is identified, and establishment of a more detailed process for disclosing, assessing, and resolving conflicts of interest.
Council voted to approve Bylaw C-8797-2026 to establish the Prairie Economic Gateway Oversight Committee as a County Council committee under section 145 of the Municipal Government Act, update the governance framework to reflect current public meeting requirements, and increase representation from two to three elected officials from the County and The City of Calgary. Councillor Hanson was appointed as a Council representative on the Committee for a one-year term to expire at the 2027 organizational meeting.
Planning and Development
Division 4 – File: PL20260096 (07826004), Bylaw C-8786-2026, Redesignation Item: To assess redesignation of a portion of the subject lands from Agricultural, Small Parcel District to Residential, Rural District to facilitate future subdivision of one ± 1.60 hectare (± 3.95 acre) residential lot with a ± 6.56 hectare (± 16.21 acre) remainder lot. Approved/Refused/Approved as amended/Approved with conditions. Considered under the Municipal Development Plan. Refused.
Division 5 – File: PL20260009 (06304002), Bylaw C-8777-2026, Redesignation Item: To assess redesignation of the subject lands from Agricultural General District to Residential, Rural District p4.0 to facilitate future subdivision of one ± 4.15 hectare (± 10.24 acre) lot. Considered under the Municipal Development Plan. Approved.
Division 4 – File: PL20260024 (08614007/08614003), Bylaw C-8787-2026, Redesignation Item: To assess redesignation of a portion of the subject lands from Residential, Rural District to Agricultural, General District and a portion of the subject lands from Agricultural, General District to Residential, Rural District, in order to facilitate a future boundary adjustment between one residential lot and an agricultural remainder. Considered under the Municipal Development Plan. Approved.
Division 5 – File: PL20260069 (08306002), Bylaw C-8784-2026, Redesignation Item: To assess redesignation (second farmstead out) of ± 4.05 hectares (± 10.00 acres) of the subject lands from Agricultural General District to Residential, Rural District to facilitate future subdivision of one lot. Considered under the Municipal Development Plan. Refused.
Division 3 – File: PL20250169 (Multiple Rolls), Bylaw C-8765-2026, Amendment Item: To assess the proposed amendments to the Glendale Road Conceptual Scheme to facilitate the removal of the Temporary Emergency Access looping back to Glendale Road as per the September 8, 2026 Public Hearing. Considered under the Bearspaw Area Structure Plan. Third and Final Reading approved.
Division 5 – File: PL20250058 (06416015), Subdivision Item: To assess a proposed subdivision of the subject lands to create a ± 0.78 hectares (± 1.93 acre) parcel with a ± 0.79 hectare (± 1.95 acre) remainder. Considered under the Balzac East Area Structure Plan. Approved with amendments.
Closed Session
Council moved into a closed session to consider the confidential item “Land Acquisition for 61st Avenue – Janet Industrial Area” (RVC2026-58) under Section 26, 29, 30, and 32 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA). Council moved back into the public session and approved a motion to rescind the following resolution passed at the December 9, 2025 Council Meeting: That Council directs PL20250089 be referred to Administration to complete the following prior to land use approval: To prepare and execute a land acquisition agreement to secure the road plan for the configuration of 61 Avenue prior to land use approval.
Council then voted to authorize Administration to continue negotiations with the Applicants and complete the necessary legal agreements to secure the future road corridor required for the 61st Avenue SW extension, subject to conditions satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer.
Council moved into a closed session to consider the confidential item “Intergovernmental Update” (RVC2026-60) under Sections 26 and 29 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA). Council moved back into the public session and approved a motion directing Administration to prepare a revised version of the proposed letter for further consideration at the November 17, 2026 Governance Committee meeting.
Council moved into a closed session to consider the confidential item “Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) Proceedings – Wild Rose Data Centre” under Sections 19, 28, and 29 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA). Council moved back into the public session and approved a motion directing Administration to bring this item back to Council once the AESO application period opens for Phase 2 Large-Load applications.