Construction of Phase 3 of the Shaw Broadband Project is expected to commence between May 8-15th, 2023. This Phase of the project is focused on HWY 24 from HWY 1 running south to and including Cheadle. The work will involve directional drilling, pullbox placement and cable placement. The work will be primarily conducted in road ditches, […]
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 […]
During the February 21, 2023 Council Meeting, Derek Weiss presented an update to Council regarding the Wheatland Housing Management Body Project. Please see below for the information provided by Derek Weiss. Wheatland Lodge – Wheatland County Presentation Wheatland Lodge – Project Assumptions, Funding & Financial Summary Wheatland Lodge – Q & A
March 16 | Carseland Community Centre | 7 PM Councillor Donna Biggar is hosting a Division 3 town hall meeting with the Carseland & District Community Association & Agricultural Society at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Carseland Community Centre. Join Councillor Biggar and learn about Wheatland County’s Strategic Plan, initiatives, and general […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), the independent utilities regulator, will be holding a
hearing to review the applications and submissions received to consider the proposed solar
power plant and electric transmission development applications in Proceeding 27589.
If you feel you may be affected by the connecting transmission facilities, you can provide
your input through a written submission by December 6, 2022.
Interveners’ information requests to the applicants are due on December 19, 2022.
The Commission will host a virtual oral hearing, commencing on March 20, 2023, at 9 a.m.
The virtual oral hearing will be held remotely using a video conferencing platform.
For more information, please read the notice below.
November 2 | Hussar Community Hall | 6 PM | POSTPONED November 3 | Dalum Community Hall | 6 PM Due to unsafe weather, today’s Division 7 Town Hall Meeting (November 2) has been POSTPONED. Tomorrow’s Town Hall Meeting (November 3) will remain as scheduled. We will provide an update once the November 2nd Town Hall […]
November 2 | Hussar Community Hall | 6 PMNovember 3 | Dalum Community Hall | 6 PM Councillor Rick Laursen is hosting a Division 7 town hall meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Hussar Community Hall. Additionally, another Division 7 town hall meeting will be hosted at 6:00 pm on Thursday, November […]