Articles for category News & Updates
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Update, May 29: Langdon: Completed Bearspaw: Completed Springbank: Completed Harmony: Final Sweep June 1 Bragg Creek: May 29 – June 3 Sharp Hills/Eastside/Conrich: June 3 – until completionCrews will be doing annual street sweeping as outlined below, weather dependent. Please ensure vehicles are Read More...
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Hello friends and neighbours. I hope this finds you well during this unsettling and unpredictable time. I just wanted to reach out to assure you that we are here if you need us. We are working to keep you and your family safe as we implement new measures and protocols to deal with COVID-19.Here’s a Read More...
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Rocky View County’s Irricana Transfer Site is now an official collection site for area farmers looking to recycle plastic grain bags and twine. Collecting agricultural materials for recycling is part of Rocky View County’s ongoing commitment to diverting recyclable materials from the landfill and Read More...
Friday, February 21, 2020
Rocky View County has proclaimed February 23 to 29, 2020 as Freedom to Read Week which promotes literacy, tolerance, knowledge and a love of reading among all Canadians. View full proclamation (PDF)Freedom to Read Week is an annual, national celebration of freedom of expression that takes place in Read More...
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Message from Reeve Greg BoehlkeAnnual assessment notices were recently mailed to property owners, which makes this a good time to look at how Rocky View County is faring in the midst of Alberta’s struggling economy. Last year saw the County’s combined residential and business assessment base grow by Read More...
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Spring showers will bring May flowers in Langdon, but other things will start to appear as well, including the beginnings of a new 15,000 square foot fire station to serve the community at large.“One of the top priorities for our residents is emergency services. The construction of a new Langdon Read More...
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Message from CAO Al HogganLate last year, I decided to play a lead role in Rocky View County’s economic development activities. As you may know, Rocky View County is the envy of many Alberta municipalities for our strong balance of residential and commercial development, which allows us to keep Read More...
Monday, January 27, 2020
Rocky View County has now mailed Assessment Notices to property owners. Alberta continues to face challenging economic conditions, but Rocky View County remains a very stable place to live, do business, and own property. The latest assessments show about a 1.4 percent decrease in overall residential Read More...
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Message from Reeve Greg BoehlkeAs we come to the close of 2019, it’s time to take a look back at the success we’ve seen as a municipality over the past year. There is a long list of accomplishments that have been completed and new initiatives we’ve started that showcase the economic health and Read More...
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The Province of Alberta has announced a policing plan that will see the addition of 300 RCMP officers and 100 support staff in an effort to combat rural crime.The plan begins placing more of the cost of rural policing on communities, based on population size and assessed value. Rocky View County is Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Fire safety is important any time of the year, but as we gather with family and friends during the holiday hustle and bustle, keep the following safety tips in mind. Use candles with care. In Canada, candles rank as the fifth most common cause of house fires, behind cooking, space heaters, Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The holiday season is upon us, and that means you’ll soon be disposing of the extra packaging, seasonal, and food waste created from all the gift giving, decorating, and entertaining you’ve planned.Check out our holiday waste sorting tips to ensure each item ends up in the right place. Read More: Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Council’s new Recreation Governance Committee is poised to make strategic decisions that better prioritize recreation funding by looking at the needs of the entire County, filling in gaps and reducing duplication.The new recreation governance model simplifies and clarifies the County’s funding Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Rocky View County is well equipped to tackle its 5,000 lane kilometers of roads to keep them free of snow and ice throughout the winter.Our winter plan focuses on two levels of roadways when prioritizing, and here’s how snow clearing priorities work: Priority 1: Main service roads and/or roads Read More...
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Alberta Environment and Parks has released an update on the status of the Siksika Bow River Hazard Study.The multi-year study, which started in the fall of 2017, assesses and identifies river-related hazards along 217 km of the Bow River downstream of the Highwood River confluence. The study area Read More...