Oil and Gas Assessment Changes

Kneehill County Council urges residents and ratepayers to speak out against the Oil and Gas Assessment changes proposed by the Province of Alberta.

Alberta's Recovery Plan

On June 29, 2020, the Province released “Alberta’s Recovery Plan” to set a direction for how the government intends to address the largest economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s.

Focusing on diversity and jo...

Tree Care in Kneehill County

Tree Selection and Care

Selecting Trees

As a mostly prairie county, the majority of trees in Kneehill are planned plantings. When selecting tree species to plant it is important to consider their main purpose, including landscaping, shelterbelts, and agrofo...

Council Notes

A short summary of July 21, 2020, Council Meeting.

COVID-19 Information for Residents

Kneehill County has been removed from the “Watch” list by Alberta Health Services, with 7 active cases of COVID-19 reported as of July 28, 2020.

Volunteer Recognition

Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services and Volunteer Kneehill would like to award those volunteers or volunteer organizations whose achievements have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. Six succe...

Scholarship Program

Kneehill County offers two $2000 scholarships to rural County students enrolled in their first year of post-secondary education.

Horseshoe Canyon Improvements

At the June 23, 2020, Council Meeting, Kneehill County Council directed Administration to move towards the construction of a day-use washroom facility with a café and retail space at Horseshoe Canyon. Prior to construction, Administration will ...

Neighbourhood Notes

The June edition of Kneehill County's ratepayer newsletter is hot off the presses!

2020 Tax Rates

At the April 28, 2020 Council Meeting, Kneehill County Council passed Tax Rate Bylaw 1814.

Be a part of the discussion!

The bylaw that governs Kneehill County's Land Use is changing, and Council wants to hear from you! Visit our webpage for a summary of the proposed changes to the Land Use Bylaw, and provide your feedback online!

Alberta's Recovery Plan

Alberta’s Recovery Plan

On June 29, 2020, the Province released “Alberta’s Recovery Plan” to set a direction for how the government intends to address the largest economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 1...

Kneehill County's Re-Opening Plan

Kneehill County’s Re-Opening Plan

On April 30, 2020, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Alberta’s relaunch strategy--a safely staged COVID-19 recovery plan to gradually reopen businesses and services and get people back to work.

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Kneehill County's COVID-19 Response

On March 13, the Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) was activated for Kneehill County. County staff continue to implement measures as advised by the province and Alberta Health Services to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. 

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August 4, 2020: Kneehill County Lobbies Province against Oil & Gas Assessment Changes

August 4, 2020

News Release

Kneehill County Lobbies Province against Oil and Gas Assessment Changes 

On Tuesday, August 4, 2020, representatives from Kneehill County and Wheatland County met with Nathan Cooper, MLA for Olds/Didsbury/Three Hills, to ...

July 28, 2020: Oil and Gas Assessment Changes

July 28, 2020

News Release

Oil and Gas Assessment Changes

"Overall, there seem to be few benefits to this decision that would outweigh the detrimental impacts that the County and our residents would face as a result. The main result would be a ...

Torrington Fire Media Release

Torrington Fire Media Release

At 340am on Tuesday, June 30, a structure fire occurred on 1st Street in Torrington. Three occupants received medical attention, however they were out of the building when fire arrived. 

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Horseshoe Canyon Improvements

At the June 23, 2020, Council Meeting, Kneehill County Council directed Administration to move towards the construction of a day-use washroom facility with a café and retail space at Horseshoe Canyon. Prior to construction, Administration will ...

Tax Rate Bylaw

April 29, 2020 News Release

Tax Rate Bylaw

At the April 28, 2020 Council Meeting, Kneehill County Council passed Tax Rate Bylaw 1814. Under the new bylaw, changes to the residential tax burden are modest, non-residential gas producers will see an overall re...

Reeve's COVID-19 Video Message

April 14, 2020

COVID-19 Reeve’s Video Message #1 

Good afternoon. My name is Jerry Wittstock, Reeve of Kneehill County.  Today I would like to talk to you about COVID-19, and what the County is doing to maintain services during t...

Improving Access to Local Food

Changes to Alberta’s Food Regulation enable Albertans to sell low-risk home-prepared foods from home and at special events, increasing access to locally prepared food.

Notice of Public Hearing Bylaw 1808

Date:   September 8, 2020Time:   10:00 AMPlace:  Council Chambers, Kneehill County Office1600, 2^nd Street NE, Three Hills, AB   T0M 2A0

Purpose

In order for a municipality to work within the changing pressures for land us...

Notice of Public Hearing Bylaw 1823

Date: August 18, 2020Time: 10:00 AMPlace: Council Chambers, Kneehill County Office1600, 2nd Street NE, Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0

BEING A BYLAW OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL AND CREA...

Re-Opened August 5, 2020: Twp Rd 28-2

August 5, 2020: Twp Rd 28-2, between Rge Rd 21-1 and Hwy 9, is now open. 

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Closed: Twp Rd 32-3

July 29, 2020: Twp Rd 32-2, between Rge Rd 24-1 and Hwy 21, is now closed due to the application of spec crude. Please access the grain elevators from Hwy 21.

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Road Delay: Twp Rd 31-0

July 28, 2020: Road delay on Twp Rd 31-0, between Rge Rd 24-5 and Rge Rd 24-4. The Delay will be caused by road construction tying in the new road grade.

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Local Traffic Only: Rge Rd 24-4

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