Brief History

Municipal District No. 278 was established on January 1, 1944, with the first election being held on February 22, 1944, and the first Council meeting on March 7, 1944.  The Municipal District No. 278 became the Municipal District of Kneehill No. 48 in March 1945.  The municipality obtained its name from a group of hills which rise approximately 3,200 feet above sea level, and are located approximately 12 miles west of Three Hills, extending southeast through the County.  These hills were named the "Knee Hills" by the Cree and Stony natives because of their shape.  The municipality officially changed its name to Kneehill County on February 4, 1998