Piling and foundations have been completed and concrete is curing in preparation for the building. The pre-engineered building is being delivered at the end of January and will take 6 weeks to erect the building. Once complete interior finishing of the building will start. Fortis Alberta is in the process of installing power to the […]
Wheatland County Fire Services recently had 12 new firefighters complete a competency-based recruit training program. Over the last two months, the firefighters have learned and demonstrated the various skills they require to safely respond to emergencies in Wheatland County. They will now join the approximately 120 firefighters that volunteer their time to keep citizens and […]
For anyone wanting to have a Fireworks display between December 24, 2020, and January 4, 2021, permit applications must be submitted to the County office by noon on December 24, 2020.https://wheatlandcounty.ca/firepermits/
Media Release WHEATLAND COUNTY, AB (October 19, 2020) – Wheatland County Fire Services is pleased to announce that it has been awarded grain rescue equipment by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), in partnership with G3. Wheatland County Fire Services participated in BeGrainSafe (CASA’s grain safety program) this past weekend. The BeGrainSafe training consists of […]
For Immediate Release WHEATLAND COUNTY, AB (October 5, 2020) – It’s Fire Prevention Week™ and Wheatland County Fire Services reminds residents to “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! ™” Wheatland County Fire Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than […]
On August 5 and 6, 2020, Wheatland County hosted a Wildland Urban Interface Firefighter Training Program, joined by Strathmore Fire Department and Siksika Nation Fire Department (Siksika Nation Administration). This training prepares our firefighters for grassland fires within Wheatland, and keeps our firefighters up to standard in the event they are requested to assist in […]
A FIRE BAN – ADVISORY has been declared in Wheatland County. Effective: August 6, 2020 This ban represents a moderate fire risk. Permit burning in the County is banned. All outstanding permits are suspended until further notice. This ban prohibits: Fire Permits Fireworks Permits The exemptions to this fire ban are listed as follows: Catalytic […]