During a virtual CRMA meeting on February 3, Darcy Allen, energy, utilities and policy specialist with the Farmers’ Advocate Office, gave a presentation on Renewable Energy Project Approvals. The high-level overview provided landowners insight into why renewable energy operators are approaching landowners for leasing opportunities, highlighted general renewable energy regulatory requirements, and presented some property rights […]
We will be conducting the February 7, 2023, Wheatland County Council meeting at 9 a.m. in person at Wheatland County Council Chambers in accordance with the MGA. We will also have an additional option for people to join via teleconference. To join the call, please dial 403-917-1764 and when prompted, dial the pin 47001. If […]
Wheatland County has collaborated with Wheatland Wind Project Ltd to offer a Community Benefit Scholarship. A minimum of one university or college scholarship to be awarded annually to high achieving student(s) currently enrolled in Wheatland County Schools. Eligible applicants who are planning to further their studies in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics […]
Wheatland Wind Ltd and Wheatland County are pleased to announce and launch the new Community Benefit Grant. The grant is available to groups such as local registered charities, not-for-profits societies, organizations and associations, and schools. Grant applications for up to $10,000 are being accepted until March 1, for projects, events or initiatives related to the promotion […]
Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association (D.D.S.W.M.A.) has updated and approved the 2023 landfill disposal fees. For more information, visit the Drumheller Landfill website here.
February 6 | Hussar Community Hall | 6 PM Councillor Rick Laursen is hosting a Division 7 town hall meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Hussar Community Hall. Join Councillor Laursen and learn about Wheatland County’s Strategic Plan, initiatives, and general updates. Questions, comments, and feedback are encouraged as we continually […]
The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) was established in 1973 by the former Minister of Agriculture as a resource for Albertan farmers and ranchers. Negotiating Renewable Energy Leases was first released in February 2017 in response to requests from Albertan landowners for additional resources to aid in the negotiation of wind and solar leases. This publication […]
Attention Wheatland County tourism operators! Travel Drumheller is taking orders for ad space in their Exploration Guide. Partners will have access to various tools to leverage marketing dollars, including cooperative marketing programs, a tourism image library, networking events, industry contact lists, educational workshops, and discounts on advertising in the Exploration Guide. All ad orders and artwork for the […]
The Drumheller RCMP is seeking community feedback from residents within their jurisdiction to help identify and address community safety and security issues. Click here to take the survey today!
We will be conducting the January 11, 2023, Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) meeting at 9 a.m. in person at Wheatland County Council Chambers in accordance with the MGA. We will also have an additional option for people to join via teleconference. To join the call, please dial 403-917-1764 and when prompted, dial the […]