Wheatland Council recently approved new Landscaping & Screening Guidelines. There has been concern amongst landowners and the County regarding the impact of development has on the visual quality of the landscape. This resource is intended to provide guidance to landowners, developers or landscape professionals proposing development activities that may need to be approved by the […]
In support of existing and new entrepreneurs affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic, Wheatland County Council passed a motion to reinstate the development fee deferral initiative which was in effect during 2020. Effective May 4, 2021, Wheatland County is offering to defer payment for business-related Development Permit applications until December 31, 2021. Once this time period […]
Wheatland County and Rocky View County have created a draft Intermunicipal Development Plan. Stakeholders and area landowners are invited to review the draft and provide feedback prior to Council’s consideration later in the Spring. Should you wish to provide comments, we kindly request that they be provided by April 19, 2021, and submitted to Senior Planner Stefan […]
Knibb Developments Ltd. is gearing up to re-mobilize to the site on April 6 to continue working on excavating the lagoon. Expect heavy equipment on-site as well as the movement of large quantities of excavation materials.
“Call to Action” Wheatland County is putting out a “call to action” asking residents to engage in the process and also to contact their MLAs with concerns about this plan and the impact on rural municipalities. The Province has mandated that Wheatland County be a part of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board and that the […]
We understand the development permit application process, with the application forms and legislative requirements, can seem overwhelming which is why we’ve created these flow charts to better illustrate the application process. Book a Pre-Application Meeting Before submitting an application for a development permit, have a chat with our Development Officer. They can help you decide […]
Media Release WHEATLAND COUNTY, AB (February 8, 2021) – Wheatland County’s Community and Development Services department launches WC Mercantile under its WC tactical branding. WC Mercantile is the first of the WC’s sector-focused initiatives to improve marketing and attract investments within Wheatland County’s agriculture value-chain. The WC Mercantile initiative will build a network of producers, […]
Wheatland County is conducting a survey of residents and businesses regarding broadband services. The purpose of the survey is to gather information and feedback about existing internet services. The results of the survey will assist with future planning and strategy development intended to improve high-speed internet service within Wheatland County. Surveys close February 28, 2021. […]
The CMRB is planning for the next million residents in the Calgary Metro Region. Visit calgarymetroregion.ca between November 5 and 27 to check out the proposed approach and tell us what you think. Or register for the virtual open house on November 17, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, to learn more about what’s being proposed, ask questions, […]
Wheatland County Council has proclaimed October 26-30, 2020, to be Alberta Development Officers Week to recognize sound development and planning practices and the contribution made by Development Officers locally and throughout Alberta. A Development Officer is a planning and development specialist with knowledge in current legislation, policy and bylaws, systems and technical requirements for physical […]