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Attention Motorists: Bridge replacement construction will be occurring on HWY 1 between RR 243 and RR 244 on the eastbound bridge from March 7 to June 15, 2022.Traffic disruptions and delays can be expected for both the westbound and eastbound lanes. Lane closures will be in effect and eastbound traffic will be detoured to the […]
Attention Motorists: Highway 901 will be closed between Highway 817 and RR 251 from 6:00am March 7th to March 9th, to facilitate film production activities. Traffic utilizing HWY 901 will be directed along a detour route down RR 251 to TWP 230 to HWY 817. RR 252 will be closed off from accessing HWY 901 […]
Winter is back, which means so are our snowplows! When following a snowplow stay at least 30 metres back. Snowplows are equipped with flashing amber and red lights to make them more visible. Be patient and do not pass a snowplow, especially on a two-lane highway. Plows will pull over every 5 to 8 kilometers […]
Now that the whistle cessation process has been completed, the speed limit along Barstow Street in Carseland has been changed to 40 km/h as per the motion made by Council on June 15, 2021.The resolution reads: “THAT Council direct Administration to work with CP Rail to eliminate the Carseland Whistle at Range Road 260 /Barstow […]
Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is continuing to partner with the Canadian Internet Registration Agency (CIRA) on an Internet Performance Test to measure internet speeds in rural Alberta. For the testing numbers to accurately depict actual rural internet speeds, RMA needs help from members and rural Albertans, as many tests are required. Fortunately, running a […]
Attention motorists: On February 1, 2022, Wheatland County Council passed the final reading of Bylaw 2022-02, lowering the speed limit on Township Road 232 between Hwy 1 and Hwy 817 to 80km/hr. On February 16, 2022, new Speed Limit Signs on Twp 232 will reflect this change. Council’s discussion of Bylaw 2022-02 can be found […]
On February 23, 2022, we will begin the process of removing three selected trees in Rosebud. The tree removal process is as follows: February 23, 2022 – Contractor to begin process of removing trees (weather and availability dependent). The trees will be cut down and majority of the branches will be chipped and piled on […]
Attention Motorists:Construction on Township Road 240, between Range Road 210 and Range Road 205, is complete and the road is now open. We thank you for your patience!
Over the last several years, Wheatland County has been in discussion with Canadian Pacific Railway regarding the whistle at the Bartstow Street crossing in Carseland. In 2020, a whistle cessation review took place in which the safety and engineering of the railway crossing at Range Road 260 / Bartstow Street was examined. This report found […]