Attention Motorists: Wheatland County received notice that construction on HWY 817, from the Bow River to north of the HWY 901 Junction, and HWY 24 intersection is scheduled to resume in May 2023. The tentative schedule is shown below: Operation Duration (days) Start Date (estimated) Completion Date (estimated) Fencing 14 May 8 May 26 Street Lighting 15 […]
During the April 18, 2023, Council Meeting, Wheatland County Council approved the following resolution: WHEREAS Wheatland County’s Strategic Plan has identified that Council will evaluate the social, economic, and environmental fabric of County communities and will address any findings in a collaborative and engaging manner, incorporating strategies and outcomes in policy to improve and enhance […]
Its Tick Time! Ticks are most active during the spring, summer and fall seasons and can be active when the temperatures are above 4 degrees Celsius. Alberta is home to many species of ticks. Most tick species in Alberta do not carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in people. However, there is evidence […]
On April 4, 2023, Wheatland County Council approved the 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets. The 2023-25 Operating Budget includes a 2.5% municipal property tax revenue increase. Significant growth in assessment was a key determinant in this revenue increase, averaging 9%. Assessment grew as a result of both new development and increased market value. This budget will ensure […]
Please be advised that the Wheatland County Administration Office, Agricultural Service Board Shop, and Public Works Shop will be CLOSED April 7 and April 10, 2023. Regular hours will resume for all operations on April 11, 2023. Thank you and have a great Easter!
Construction Period – May 2023 to July 2023 Wheatland County is doing sanitary line repairs and reconstruction of Cole Crescent asphalt, sidewalks, and curb/gutter. Schedule Construction is planned to begin as weather permits the week of May 1st, 2023 and crews are anticipated be working until early July 2023. Cole Crescent Repairs will include: Traffic […]
Construction of Phase 1 of the Shaw Broadband Project is expected to commence early April 2023. This Phase of the project is focused on Durum Drive at Origin Business Park, and will involve directional drilling, pullbox placement and cable placement. The work will be primarily conducted in road ditches, with minimal traffic disruptions anticipated. The […]
Attention Motorists: Wheatland County has received notice that Alberta Transportation will be completing a bridge replacement on HWY 564, 2.5 miles east of HWY 21, from April 5th – June 30th. Onsite detour and reduced speed zone will be in effect for the duration of the project. Please stay alert and obey all posted […]
Date: April 5th and April 17thApril 5th Time: Between 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.April 17th Time: Between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Location: SW 06-25-19 W4M A blowdown is the act of releasing natural gas from the pipeline system so work can be done safely on the depressurized facilities. TC Energy employees will close the required […]
Date: April 4th and 5thTime: Between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Location: NE 24-26-23 W4M A blowdown is the act of releasing natural gas from the pipeline system so work can be done safely on the depressurized facilities. TC Energy employees will close the required valves to isolate the facilities and then open a blowdown valve […]