In response to widespread drought conditions, Wheatland County has declared a Municipal Agricultural Disaster effective July 27, 2021. Low growing season moisture, coupled with long periods of heat and wind, have significantly depleted soil moisture reserves. These conditions have severely impacted all segments of agricultural production within Wheatland County. This declaration is being made to […]
A FIRE BAN has been declared in Wheatland County. Effective: July 21, 2021 This ban represents an extreme fire risk. Wheatland County has issued a fire ban due to dry and windy conditions throughout the County, this has resulted in an extreme fire hazard. The fire ban will be in effect until further notice. Permit […]
The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board (ASB) invites students furthering their education in the field of agriculture or environmental science to apply for the 2021 ASB Bursary. ASB will provide up to $6000 in Bursaries annually with a minimum award of $500 and a maximum award of $1500 depending upon the number of applicants that meet […]
Fortis Alberta is currently working to improve reliability of the electrical distribution system in the Hamlet of Rosebud. Beginning in August throughout September they will be working with a contractor, Global Raymac, to conduct survey for potential 2022 construction to replace FortisAlberta owned overhead power poles and wires that are reaching the end of their […]
Sidewalk repairs and construction of the ditch to the west of the arena have commenced this week. Chip seal of 8th Avenue will begin after the long weekend, with landscape rehab to follow. All construction work is anticipated to be complete by the end of next week..
Rosebud Lift Station Parcon finished installing the electrical work inside the building, installed the fencing around the lift station, completed the gravel access road, and completed the test commissioning for the lift station, which was the final step in construction for the lift station project. Construction for the lift station is now complete and was […]
North 40 Resources Ltd (N40) is planning to temporarily flare natural gas as part of its routinecompletion and production operations. This Flaring operation will be in accordance with good oilfieldpractices as well as Alberta Energy Regulator regulations. Specific information relative to this project isdetailed below: Site Supervisor: Gerald Aleman Contact Number: (403) 324-1500 Well Surface […]
North 40 Resources Ltd (N40) is planning to temporarily flare natural gas as part of its routinecompletion and production operations. This Flaring operation will be in accordance with good oilfieldpractices as well as Alberta Energy Regulator regulations. Specific information relative to this project isdetailed below: Site Supervisor: Gerald Aleman Contact Number: (403) 324-1500 Well Surface […]
Pit run and crushed gravel placement along 8th Avenue is complete and the road is now accessible to residents. Repairs to sidewalks and construction of the ditch to the west of the arena will commence late next week. Chip seal on the road has been delayed due to subcontractor availability, and is currently scheduled for […]
Construction Period –Summer 2021Various sidewalks and curbs throughout Rosebud require replacement and repairs as part of Wheatland County’s annual sidewalk program. Part of the planned work will improve the drainage along Main Street at Severn Avenue. ScheduleWe anticipate construction will start in Late-July and crews will be working until Late-August to complete. The Rosebud Sidewalk […]
This year, Wheatland County’s Agricultural Service Board was pleased to support the Rockyford and Hussar Beef and Standard Sheep 4-H Sales. Wheatland County is proud to see young agricultural farmers and ranchers grow in the industry and take on these challenges. By purchasing Luke Sevick’s steer, Maysa Schiffner’s steer and Colton Webster’s lamb we are […]