RVC council approves chamber funding, supports Highway 564 speed reduction

Rocky View County (RVC) Council held a council meeting on June 17 and made a number of decisions.

RVC shared that the council voted to approve the Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce and Bearspaw Chamber of Commerce as eligible for 2025 funding following Economic Development Initiatives Grant Program Policy C-350.

"Council then approved an ongoing budget adjustment of $25,000 to support the program, and allocated $25,000 of funding each to the Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce, Bearspaw Chamber of Commerce, Bragg Creek and Area Chamber of Commerce, and Langdon and District Chamber of Commerce."

According to RVC, council voted to direct Administration to send a letter to Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors providing County support for the reduction of the existing 100 km/h speed limit to 90 km/h along Highway 564 between 84 Street NE to Highway 9. this is in response to ongoing concerns about speed and collisions reported along this corridor.

"Council voted to approve Bylaw C-8655-2025, intended to designate a recently acquired parcel of land as a Public Utility Lot to support stormwater management infrastructure required as part of the Township Road 250 realignment project."

RVC shared that the council voted to approve a budget adjustment to capture $21 million in funding contributed by Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors for the Highway 1 and Range Road 33 interchange improvement project.

"Council then directed Administration to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the County and Transportation and Economic Corridors for the project funding commitment."

Council approved first reading of Bylaw C-8662-2025, the Water and Wastewater Utility Exclusivity Bylaw, which would designate the county as the sole provider of water and wastewater services under Section 33 of the Municipal Government Act.

"As the County positions itself for strategic growth, it will be important to lay a strong and sustainable foundation for its water and wastewater utilities. The purpose of establishing exclusivity will ensure uniform service standards across the County; prevent fragmentation and duplication of utility infrastructure; and establish the County as the sole utility service provider."

RVC also shared that the bylaw will continue to allow third parties to operate utilities or invest in utility infrastructure through County-approved franchise agreements or partnerships. Council also directed Administration to schedule a public input session for Bylaw C-8662-2025 to receive feedback from utility operators.