For the fourth year, the UFA Rural Communities Foundation (RCF) is offering up to $100,000 toensure rural Alberta remains strong.Groups who are eligible to apply include registered charities under the Canada RevenueAgency, registered non-profit organizations who are registered with either their provincial ormunicipal government and community service co-operatives. The project must be locatedwithin 200 kilometres […]
Attention Motorists: To facilitate the emergent replacement of a collapsing culvert, Wheatland County will be closing the Rockyford Road – RR 233, from TWP 250 to HWY 564, Monday June 20th to Wednesday June 22nd . All traffic will be detoured west to HWY 21, at the closure locations. Rockyford residents are encouraged to use HWY 21 […]
The Town of Drumheller will be replacing Bridge 11 on Highway 10X during the summer of 2022. As a safety precaution, there was a weight restriction put on the bridge in respect to its age and condition. In May 2020, after several years of submissions, the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program, Local Road Bridge, (STIP-LRB) grant […]
2022 Gravel Purchase Application Building a road approach or upgrading your driveway? Did you know, Wheatland County residents are able to purchase crushed gravel and pitrun at a reduced cost? Please purchase gravel sales tickets at the main administration office prior to hauling. Starting in 2022, residents will be able to redeem their gravel tickets […]
Attention Wheatland County Ratepayers: Mark your calendars! The 2022 Annual General Meeting will be held on June 27, 2022, at 7:00pm at the Rosebud Community Hall. The purpose of our Annual General Meeting is to provide an informal opportunity to meet and discuss County initiatives with Council. Food and beverages will be provided! To view the […]
The Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC) has launched the digital version of Staying Safe: A Resource for Older Adults living in Alberta. This handbook was created to provide older adults with important information to help them stay safe. It is a comprehensive guide that can help older adults identify an unsafe or abusive situation and understand their rights […]
In honour of the past, present and future contributions of the seniors of this community and throughout Alberta, Wheatland County Council hereby declares June 6 – 12, 2022, to be Seniors’ Week in Wheatland County. Please visit the Strathmore Library website to learn more about how you can celebrate seniors in our community! Click here […]
Wheatland County has received notice that Alberta Transportation has scheduled for the reconstruction of the Hwy 24 and Hwy 817 intersection, including reconstruction of the Hwy 817 corridor from Hwy 24 to Hwy 901. Hwy 817 will be closed from south of Hwy 24 to Hwy 901 from June 13, 2022, to the estimated completion […]
Wheatland County has received notice that Alberta Transportation has scheduled for the reconstruction of the HWY 24 and HWY 817 intersection, including reconstruction of the HWY 817 corridor from HWY 24 to HWY 901, to occur from June 15th, 2022, through November 15th, 2022. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Calling all Producers:Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking YOUR input. Please take 5 minutes to complete this agroclimate survey to help collect weather-related impacts in the east-central region of Alberta. Information collected is valuable data utilized by deferral programs. Survey link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/af20af862c0e40d581d88dcdb87eef51?portalUrl=https://aafc.maps.arcgis.com Your survey participation is greatly appreciated!