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...
Monday, January 20, 2020
Rocky View County Council is calling for Samanntha Wright to be disqualified as a County councillor, following her failure to pay property taxes. Under Alberta’s Municipal Government Act and Local Authorities Election Act, a councillor is ineligible for office if they owe a debt to the municipality Read More...
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Rocky View County is pleased to announce it is joining the Canadian Badlands Tourism partnership. As a member municipality, the County gains access to funding opportunities and regional marketing initiatives that will promote Rocky View County as a tourism destination for local, national, and Read More...
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the January 14, 2020 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of Read More...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Rocky View County Council has voted to apply to the Court of Queen’s Bench to have Samanntha Wright disqualified as a County councillor, following a legal opinion that she violated the pecuniary interest rules contained in the Municipal Government Act and should no longer serve as a councillor.Under 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...
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Emergency preparedness on the road is important all year, but even more so during winter.We’re drawing for a St. John Ambulance Vehicle Emergency Preparedness Kit.As a Vantage Point subscriber via email, you are automatically entered into the contest. If you’re reading Vantage Point online or from a Read More...
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Rocky View County Council has approved a 2020 operating and capital base budget that will see the County keep your taxes low while maintaining a high quality of life for your family.The operating budget for next year is expected to be $147.5 million, including $58 million slated for capital Read More...
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Rocky View County Council has approved a 2020 operating and capital base budget that will see the County keep taxes low while maintaining a high quality of life for residents.The operating budget for next year is expected to be $147.5 million, while $58 million is slated for capital projects. The Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the December 10, 2019 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Understanding the role of County Peace Officers at the mall.CrossIron Mills is one of North America’s most successful shopping centres, and that’s never more obvious than on a weekend during the holiday season. Vehicle traffic volumes soar, and you’ll often see Rocky View County Peace Officers 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...