Flags at Half Mast

Kneehill County’s flags are at half-mast to honour the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Fire Restriction in Effect

April 9, 2021: A fire restriction is now in effect for Kneehill County due to continued dry conditions.

Next Council Meeting April 13, 2021.

The Agenda and Package for Tuesday's Council Meeting are now available for download.
View Council Agenda

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...

Dust Control 2021

Residents can apply now for Calcium Chloride or Spec Crude Dust Control. Application and full payment are required by June 18, 2021.

Assessment Inspections

Accurate Assessment, Kneehill County’s contracted Assessment Company, will be conducting residential inspections starting Monday, March 29 through to the week of April 12, 2021, in the following areas: 

• 31-21-4
• 31-22-4
• 31-23-4
• 31-24-4
• 31-25-...

Road Bans: Effective March 15, 2021 at 7 AM

Kneehill County issues Road Bans during spring thaw to protect our roads from damage.

Office & Shop Remain Closed to the Public

Due to the extension of COVID-19 restrictions announced by the Province, the Kneehill County office and shop will remain CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Council Notes

A brief summary of Tuesday's Council Meeting.

Neighbourhood Notes

Read the latest edition of Kneehill County's quarterly ratepayer newsletter. In this issue: Election Information, Business Spotlights, Clubroot Prevention, Bridge and Road projects, Development Process, Traffic Safety, and more!

Agripreneur & Business Spotlight

Kneehill County is proud to highlight the Agripreneurs and Businesses that make our community great. This spotlight features Digger's Greenhouse in Three Hills, opening for the season April 30.

Borrowing Bylaw 1833- Loan Guarantee to the Town of Trochu

PUBLIC NOTICE

BYLAW 1833- BORROWING GUARANTEE

TO AUTHORIZE THE GUARANTEE OF A LOAN BY THE TOWN OF TROCHU

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of Kneehill County, in the province of Alberta, has given first reading to Borrowing Guarantee Bylaw 1833 which will, upon f...

Book a Campsite Online!

Reservations are now open for Keiver's Lake, Swalwell Dam, Braconnier Dam, and Torrington Campgrounds. Kneehill County's camping season starts May 21, 2021.

Office & Shop Remain Closed to the Public

January 22, 2021

Due to the extension of COVID-19 restrictions announced by the Province on January 7, the Kneehill County office and shop will remain CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Kneehill County Council meetings will continue as regularly sch...

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. 

Kneeh...

Digger's Greenhouse

Kneehill County is proud to highlight the Agripreneurs and Businesses that make our community great.

When you drive into Three Hills from Hwy 21, you cannot miss the 6000 ft2 greenhouse nestled in the beautifully manicured farmstead located between the Sup...

St. Ann Ranch

Kneehill County is proud to highlight the Agripreneurs and Businesses that make our community great.

St. Ann Ranch Country Inn located in a sheltered valley near Trochu, Alberta, can be your year-round escape from everyday life.

It was 50 years ago when Lou...

Benedict Beef Inc.

Kneehill County is proud to highlight the Agripreneurs and businesses that make our community great.

Our first Agripreneur Spotlight features Benedict Beef Inc., of Wimborne, Ab.  Owned and operated by Derek and Lois Benedict and their four daught...

Kneehill County Council reduces Council Compensation

At the March 9, 2021, Council meeting, Council approved Policy 3-1, Council Compensation and Expense Remuneration. 

Council first reviewed and discussed policies relating to Council compensation at the January 26, 2021, Council meeting. A draft po...

Great Plains MDF Selects Kneehill County

Following the Great Plains MDF presentation to Kneehill County Council on February 9, 2021, the company formally announced their intention to build North America's largest wheat straw MDF facility in Kneehill County. 

“Kneehill ...

Province announces Decision on Oil and Gas Assessment Review

On Monday, October 19, 2020, Minister of Municipal Affairs Tracy Allard announced the Province’s decision regarding the Oil and Gas Assessment review. 

Rather than implementing one of the four original recommendations proposed--any of wh...

Fire Engines Delivered to Communities through Collaboration

News Release

On September 28, 2020, Kneehill County region's fire services were further enhanced with the delivery of four brand new fire trucks to the fire halls in the Town of Trochu, Village of Carbon, Village of Acme, and Hamlet of Torrington....

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 ...

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. 

Torrington Fire and Trochu Fire...

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.

Open March 17, 2021: Rge Rd 24-5

March 17, 2021: Rge Rd 24-5, between Twp Rd 30-0 and Hwy 575, is now open.