Join FFGA for 1 of 5 workshops focused on producer funding opportunities. During these sessions, producers will have the opportunity to network with experts from the programs and other local organizations. In the afternoon, participants can engage in hands-on collaboration with experts and technicians in 1 of 3 breakout sessions: Environmental Farm Plans, RALP funding […]
Attention Speargrass and Carseland Utility Users: Please be advised that the recently instituted water use prohibitions are no longer in effect. The County remains attentive to Bow River conditions and will work closely with Alberta Environment in following their direction regarding any required water use advisories or restrictions. Any future communications related to this matter […]
🚨 Water Conservation Advisory 🚨 Attention Speargrass and Carseland Utility Users: Water restrictions are being implemented due to growing concerns about the limited rainfall and reduced water flows in the Bow River. The following is prohibited until further notice: We understand that these restrictions may cause inconvenience, but they are essential to safeguard our limited […]
Construction Period – Week of June 19th 2023 to July 2023 (subject to change) Wheatland County has contracted Aecon Group Inc. to undertake the enhancement of approximately 800 meters of RR 243, extending from the intersection with HWY 1 in a northern direction, transforming it into an asphalt pavement. Additionally, as part of this project, […]
Wheatland County Agricultural and Environment staff will be conducting a series of comprehensive field surveys and weed inspections throughout the summer. These surveys span across the entire County and encompass randomly selected sites. It’s important to note that landowner information will remain strictly confidential and will not be disclosed along with the survey results. Surveys […]
Updated: June 2, 2023 Stormwater construction activities commenced this week, and the contractor is well ahead of schedule. The contractor will finalize grading, seeding, and paving early next week and is expected to demobilize from site by the end of next week. Please continue to exercise caution and follow all posted signage and closures in […]
Construction Period – May 29, 2023 to late June 2023 Wheatland County is doing improvements to the stormwater drainage in various locations along Martin Avenue and Comstock Street. Schedule Construction is planned to begin as weather permits the week of May 29th, 2023 and crews are anticipated be working until late June 2023. Stormwater Improvements […]
2024 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! Are you aware of any outstanding individuals in our County who deserve recognition for their remarkable contributions to environmental stewardship and innovation? Whether they are community members, landowners, or inspiring youth, it’s time to shine a spotlight on their exceptional efforts. Take a moment to submit your nominations today […]
Producers in Wheatland County have access to a multitude of new funding programs. Discover more about these opportunities by reading the information below. To learn more, visit our Funding Opportunities page by clicking here.
Please be advised that Wheatland County will have various contractors conducting preliminary field work for future project work in the following areas starting May 8, 2023: Access will primarily be via the road rights-of-ways, with any private access to be coordinated directly with impacted landowners.