The 2023 Budget Engagement Survey is now closed. The survey results will be compiled and presented to Council. This year, the County would like your feedback on the 2023 Operating and Capital budget. Your feedback will be brought to Council during the budget process for consideration. This program will show you where your tax dollars […]
On August 25, 2022, some of Wheatland County Council and other stakeholders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new service station in Origin Business park! The now operational service station features Esso, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and a convenient store. Additionally, the service station is equipped with bathrooms and showers for commercial […]
WHEATLAND COUNTY, August 19, 2022 – Wheatland County is excited to announce its partnership with Shaw Communications in bringing broadband connectivity into the County’s West Hwy 1 and Goldfinch Industrial areas! Shaw Communications has officially been awarded Wheatland County’s Rural Broadband contract to bring connectivity into selected areas of Wheatland County. Shaw will provide a […]
At the Regular Council Meeting on August 16, 2022, Council approved an increase to the water and sewer utility rates effective November 1, 2022. The rate increase reflects an increase of 15% on variable rates, capital levies, and flat fees. The rate change will appear on your utility bill that will be mailed out on […]
Purpose: Wheatland County is holding an in-person session to discuss the County’s role in the hydrogen economy. Date and Time: August 9, 2022, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Location: Wheatland County Municipal Offices 242006 Range Road 243 or via webinar Audience: Wheatland County residents, neighbouring municipalities, and other interested parties. Agenda: 5 min – Opening remarks and introduction […]
Wheatland County hosted a very exciting announcement on July 28, 2022, at the Carseland Fire Hall – CGC Inc., the Canadian division of USG Corporation, announced plans to build a new, state-of-the-art wallboard manufacturing plant in Wheatland County, Alta. This CAD 210 million investment is the result of close collaboration between Wheatland County, CGC, the Government of Alberta […]
For the fourth year, the UFA Rural Communities Foundation (RCF) is offering up to $100,000 toensure rural Alberta remains strong.Groups who are eligible to apply include registered charities under the Canada RevenueAgency, registered non-profit organizations who are registered with either their provincial ormunicipal government and community service co-operatives. The project must be locatedwithin 200 kilometres […]
The 2022 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship application term is now open and closes August 31, 2022! In recognition of the importance of an educated population to the future well-being of rural communities, the RMA established the RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship Program in 1995. The program is designed to encourage rural Albertans to pursue further education, and thereby […]
Attention Wheatland County Ratepayers: Mark your calendars! The 2022 Annual General Meeting will be held on June 27, 2022, at 7:00pm at the Rosebud Community Hall. The purpose of our Annual General Meeting is to provide an informal opportunity to meet and discuss County initiatives with Council. Food and beverages will be provided! To view the […]
