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Major Milestones Reached for Bragg Creek Flood Mitigation Project

Friday, June 14, 2019

Rocky View County has reached two major milestones in efforts to protect the Hamlet of Bragg Creek from flooding along the Elbow River.On June 11, the County received approval from Alberta Environment and Parks under The Water Act, which will allow the Bragg Creek Flood Mitigation Project to move Read More...

Rocky View Recognizes Seniors’ Week: June 2-8

Monday, June 3, 2019

Rocky View County has proclaimed June 2-8, 2019 as Seniors’ Week, in honour of the past, present and future contributions of the seniors of this community. View full proclamation (PDF)For more than 30 years, Alberta has formally honoured seniors during the first week in June. A variety of events, Read More...

Rocky View Recognizes National Public Works Week: May 19-25

Friday, May 17, 2019

Rocky View County has proclaimed May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week, to raise awareness of the contributions by public works professionals to sustainable and healthy communities. View full proclamation (PDF)National Public Works Week is observed each year during the third full week of Read More...

Spring Roads Update

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Here is a spring roads update from Rocky View County’s Transportation Services.Street sweeping has commenced in urban settings where higher amounts of winter road sand accumulate. Balzac will be swept first, followed by Watermark.  Langdon sweeping is scheduled for the week of April 23. Bearspaw, Read More...

Council Approves 2019 Budget Adjustments

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Rocky View County Council has voted to approve $5,069,000 in funding for a number of special initiatives that will be added to the 2019 Base Capital and Operating Budget.The approved items are: Increased funding for Family and Community Support Services which supports locally-driven preventative Read More...

Rocky View County Donates Fire Truck to Los Amigos Project

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Rocky View County is donating a used fire truck to the Rotary Clubs of Airdrie and Lethbridge Sunrise, in support of the Los Amigos Project in Mexico. The Los Amigos Project is a Rotary International service project organized and supported by Rotary clubs from across southern Alberta.“It’s good to Read More...

County Eliminates Dog Licence Fees

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Rocky View County Council has voted to eliminate dog licence fees to help encourage residents to properly license their dogs. Fees will be eliminated as of May 1, 2019. Dog owners will continue to face a $150 fine for an unlicensed dog.

Council Approves 2019 Master Rates

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Rocky View County Council has voted to approve the 2019 Master Rates Bylaw which outlines the fees the County charges for services. The new fee schedule comes into effect on May 1, 2019.Over 95 percent of the County's fees were unchanged from 2018.  For those fees that are changed, highlights Read More...

Rocky View County Seeking Representative on Calgary Airport Authority Board

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Rocky View County is accepting applications from qualified residents for a senior-level representative to serve on the Calgary Airport Authority Board of Directors. This appointment is for a four-year term and includes an annual retainer. Calgary Airport Authority Board of Directors Information Read More...

Nominations Open for Rocky View County’s Master Farm Family Award

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Rocky View County’s Agricultural Service Board is looking for nominations for this year’s Master Farm Family Award.Rocky View’s Master Farm Family Award was founded in 1989 and recognizes a ranch or farm family for their achievements in technical farm production and sustainability practices, team Read More...

Langdon Waste Cart Collection Blitz

Thursday, February 7, 2019

The County is conducting a blitz in Langdon this month to remind residents of their responsibility to ensure garbage and recycling carts are placed correctly at the curb and not overfilled on collection day. The Langdon Waste Collection Bylaw (PDF) requires that carts are placed at least one metre Read More...

Donation Sheds Available at County Transfer Sites

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

The donation shed at the Irricana Transfer SiteUsers of the transfer sites in Bragg Creek, Irricana, and Langdon have a new option for donating their unwanted textiles and household items. Rocky View County has teamed up with Diabetes Canada to collect small items such as clothing and linens, Read More...

Rocky View County Honours Local Veterans with No Stone Left Alone Ceremony

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Rocky View County Reeve Greg Boehlke joined students from St. Gabriel the Archangel School for its annual No Stone Left Alone ceremony on Monday, November 5, honouring those who fought for our freedom. They placed a poppy and a Canadian flag on the grave of each soldier at the County’s Garden of Read More...

Preparing for Canada Post Strikes

Monday, October 22, 2018

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is engaged in rotating strikes against Canada Post.It is important to note that payment on all County property tax, utility, or other bills must be made on time, or late penalties will apply.Rocky View County residents who use the mail are encouraged to send Read More...

Council Passes Cannabis Bylaw

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

As of October 17, 2018, marijuana (cannabis) consumption is legal in Canada, within the following rules: You must be 18 years of age or older You must obtain your cannabis from licensed stores and authorized retailers You may grow no more than four plants per household You may buy and Read More...

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