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
Woof! I’m a Labrador Retriever living in Rocky View County with my human owners. We canines think we’ve won the hearts and minds of Rocky Viewers since, on average, we are found in one of every three homes across the County. And we can’t think of a better place to live.There are a few steps my owner 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...
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
In an effort to mitigate the impact of a difficult 2019 harvest season, Rocky View County Council has voted on a one-time road ban exemption for agricultural producers.Farmers who need to remove unharvested crops from their fields are asked to contact the County by emailing roaduse@rockyview.ca or Read More...
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu has refused to order a municipal inspection of Rocky View County, and has found a petition calling for such a move to be insufficient.In a letter to County Reeve Greg Boehlke, Minister Madu said a petition he received has failed to demonstrate any Read More...
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the January 28, 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...
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...