Rocky View County
http://www.rockyview.ca
Welcome
Rocky View County
911 - 32nd AVENUE NE . CALGARY, ALBERTA . T2E 6X6
Telephone: (403) 230-1401 . Facsimile: (403) 277-5977
Map Directions - Rocky View County Centre
Everything that makes Alberta the most beautiful Province in Canada
can be found within Rocky View County.
Surrounding the City of Calgary to the north, east and west,
the prosperity and potential of our county is truly second to none.
Rocky View Map
Rocky View's Hamlets and Neighbouring Communities
For a map of the Province of Alberta, click here.
Area Overview
Welcome to Rocky View County! We hope the information contained within our profile will enlighten and provide detailed information for your investment considerations. Experience the Rocky View Advantage! Rocky View County is located in the southern portion of the Province of Alberta. With its 
large and diverse land area, the County borders the City of Calgary on three sides: to the north, west and east. Rocky View has one of the largest common boundaries between a city and a municipality in Canada.
Rocky View County is home to hundreds of prosperous farms, impressive small acreages, commercial developments, as well as natural resource extraction and significant light industry, related to the petroleum sector. Rocky View envelops a number of small urban centres, such as the City of Airdrie, the Town of Crossfield, the Town of Cochrane, the Town of Chestermere, the Town of Irricana and the Village of Beiseker.
With over one million acres of land, Rocky View is nestled at the base of the foothills just east of the Rocky Mountains. Its varied landscape consists of open prairie, rolling foothills and spectacular views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. The County is blessed with beautiful scenery and is proximate to the City of Calgary which boasts many world-class amenities including the Calgary International Airport.
Without question, Rocky View is one of the most desirable places in which to live and do business in Canada and North America.
The Calgary-Edmonton Corridor
Canada's Western Tiger
TD Bank Financial Group, a leading Canadian financial institution, calls the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor "Canada’s Western Tiger". With its explosive economic and population growth, the Corridor is the only Canadian region to rival U.S. metropolitan areas for productivity and standard of living.
The Calgary-Edmonton Corridor strategically runs through the heart of Rocky View County. The Balzac (east and west), Airdrie Airport, Collicut and Crossfield North areas within Rocky View have the best exposure to this world-class highway, rail and investment corridor.
The route for the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor, Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Highway 2), is a major attraction for business, industry and new investment. Without question, the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor is one of Rocky View’s greatest assets for business attraction and economic growth.
TD Bank Financial Group released an update on the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor in October 2005. This update is now available. The Calgary-Edmonton Corridor is one of Canada's four fastest growing urban regions. Statistics Canada provides detailed information on the popluation growth within the various municipalities that are the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor. With a total population of 2,150,000 in 2001, up 12.3% since 1996, the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor "accounted for 72% of Alberta's population and 7% of Canada's".
For more information on the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor - Canada’s Western Tiger - and to understand why TD Bank Financial Group says this part of the world has "...American-style wealth while retaining a Canadian-style quality of life", go to: www.alberta-canada.com
Rocky View Relocation Guide
Take a look at Rocky View's latest publication, the Rocky View Relocation Guide.
ROCKY VIEW TRIVIA
Test your knowledge of Rocky View and the Calgary Region.
The Rocky View Crossword Puzzle comes from the Rocky View Relocation Guide. The Relocation Guide, a full colour, 60-page resource, is jam-packed with relocation information, moving tips, and resources that will assist with any move to Rocky View and the Calgary Region. Special thanks to our local businesses and industries who supported the production of the Rocky View Relocation Guide.
Rocky View Quick Facts
| Total Area: |
991,791 acres or 4,014.89 km² or 1,549.7 miles² |
| Population density per km²: |
8.5 people per km² |
| Current Population: |
34,597 population
(2006 Stats Canada Census) |
| Population change from 1996 to 2006: |
+ 44.6% |
| Total Dwellings: |
11,604 dwellings
(2006 Stats Canada Census) |
| Metro Area Population: |
1.2 million (Calgary Region) |
For general information, demographic details and interesting facts about Rocky View County, take a look at our award-winning Rocky View Community Profile.
DEDICATED MUNICIPAL STAFF
- Number of Employees at
Rocky View County: 274 full-time employees
- Chief Administrative Office:
11 full-time employees
- Economic Development Department:
1 full-time employee
- Human Resources Department:
4 full-time employees
- Emergency Services Department:
50 full-time employees
- Business Services Department:
41 full-time employees
- Planning and Community Services Department: 70 full-time employees
- Infrastructure and Operations:
101 full-time employees
NEW
Community Spotlight
Langdon, "The Good Luck Town"
Langdon is a hamlet, an unincorporated community, governed and administered by Rocky View County. With a community popluation of 2,617 (2006 Rocky View Municipal Census) and an area population of 4,513, Langdon has quickly become a dynamic regional center with tremendous business opportunities.
Click here to view a detailed map of Langdon.
Founded in 1890, Langdon owes much of it's success to the development of the railroad, expanding agriculture and visionary developers. Langdon is located 10 miles east of Calgary on Glenmore Trail (Highway 560) and is 4 miles south of the Trans-Canada No.1 Highway. Just two miles south of Langdon, Highway 22X also provides efficient east-west highway access and is a direct route into the City of Calgary.
Most of the homes and commercial buildings in Langdon have been built within the past 10 years. Main Street Langdon features a 1908-style development that is a tremendous draw for businesses looking to expand or relocate to Langdon. These new buildings are an architectural centerpiece within the community.
Langdon features a young and vibrant population. Langdon School provides quality education for K to 8 students from the area. The demographics of Langdon's area population are as follows:
Langdon Demographics - Estimated
Source: Rocky View County, Economic Development Department - July 2009.
2001 Statistics Canada Demographics for Rocky View, applied to the area population for Langdon, 2006 Rocky View Census.
| Age Group or Demographic |
Percentage |
Number of People |
| 0 to 4 years of age |
5.84%
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264 people
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| 5 to 14 years of age |
17.04%
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770 people
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| 15 to 19 years of age |
8.55%
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385 people
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| 20 to 24 years of age |
5.08%
|
229 people
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| 25 to 44 years of age |
27.31%
|
1,233 people
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| 45 to 54 years of age |
19.08%
|
861 people
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| 55 to 64 years of age |
10.27%
|
463 people
|
| 65 to 74 years of age |
4.99%
|
225 people
|
| 75 + years of age |
1.84%
|
83 people
|
Most of Langdon's working population commutes to Calgary. The ten-mile drive to the City's edge is very convenient. Langdon residents are employed in a variety of the Calgary region's employment sectors. Some of the most common industry classifications for employment include:
- Construction and General Contracting
- Real Estate - Sales, Leasing and Marketing
- Truck Transportation and Wholesale Distribution
- Professional Services, Financial Services and Administration
- Support Services for Oil and Gas Production
Langdon is surrounded by rich agricultural soils and an impressive network of irrigation canals. These deep connections to the land gave Langdon the foundation to be the great community that it is today!
Langdon is quickly becoming the community of choice for home-owners and real estate investors. A number of residential developments are coming onto the market this year. Even more residential developments are being planned and designed for Langdon. As the population of Langdon approaches 5,000 people, business offering a variety of products and services will also settle in Langdon. With such strategic proximity to the City of Calgary, a variety of manufacturers and other major employers are also looking at the community and are planning accordingly.
Internet-based web sources that feature Langdon:
Home builders in Langdon:
For more information on business and industrial development opportunities in Langdon, please contact Rocky View's Economic Development Manager.
Location
Rocky View County surrounds the City of Calgary. It is strategically located in the southern portion of our dynamic and prosperous Province of Alberta.
Elevation: 1,048.43 meters or 3,439.71 feet above sea level
(Elevation varies within the M.D. of Rocky View.)
Latitude: 51º 03' 07" N
Longitude: 114º 22' 14" W
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
GMT -7 hours (Daylight saving, April to October)
Rocky View's proximity to the City of Calgary is a tremendous advantage. Calgary is a magnet for international tourists, media and foreign direct investment. Once these people have discovered Calgary, it's not long before they contact Rocky View.
Distances from Rocky View
To Major Centers in Canada and the United States
(Flights departing from Calgary International Airport - YYC.)
Alberta Destinations
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Edmonton, Alberta
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183 miles or 294 km 0' 45" flight
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Fort McMurray, Alberta
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453 miles or 729 km 1' 20" flight
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Lethbridge, Alberta
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135 miles or 218 km 0' 35" flight
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Medicine Hat, Alberta
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178 miles or 287 km 0' 43" flight
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Red Deer, Alberta
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88 miles or 142 km 0' 30" flight
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Canadian Destinations
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Montreal, Quebec
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2,197 miles or 3,536 km 4' 00" flight
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Regina, Saskatchewan
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461 miles or 742 km 1' 11" flight
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Toronto, Ontario
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2,199 miles or 3,539 km 4' 10" flight
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Vancouver, B.C.
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563 miles or 906 km 1' 15" flight
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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817 miles or 1,314 km 2' 10" flight
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U.S. Destinations
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Chicago, Illinois
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1,678 miles or 2,700 km 3' 30" flight
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Denver, Colorado
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1,093 miles or 1,759 km 2' 23" flight
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Los Angeles, California
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1,566 miles or 2,521 km 3' 00" flight
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New York, New York
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2,483 miles or 3,996 km 5' 53" flight
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Seattle, Washington
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680 miles or 1,093 km 1' 10" flight
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For estimated distances, directions and even route maps from Rocky View communities to any destination in Canada or the United States, take a look at MapQuest.
This Rocky View Flag graphic is courtesy of Multimedia Palace.
The winds of opportunity and prosperity
blow strong and free in Rocky View County.
Articles and Web-Links - "Rocky View in the World" 
Alberta First Newsletter - Winter 2005
Cover story: "Rocky View - A Community of Communities"
Rocky View Flag - Presentation to Council
Document: Flag Symbolism
Rocky View Flag - On Top of the World
Photo: Mount Everest (Jon Stucky)
Article: Rocky View Flag Design Competition
Flags of the World - November 2005
Feature: Rocky View Flag
Flagwire Magazine - September 2004
Article: "Rocky View to unveil new flag"
Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Feature: Rocky View County
NEW
Local History Links - "Rocky View's Rich History"
Historical List of Rocky View Elected Officials
Document: Rocky View Councils - 1909 to present
Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMD&C)
Article: Rocky View County
Our Roots - Local Historical Books Online
Pioneer Acres Museum, located just north of Irricana on Highway 9,
is where local history has been preserved for future generations.
Pioneer Acres Museum is one of the Province's best kept secrets.
Economic Base
Rocky View's economic base is diverse and, in many sectors, very profitable and growing. The main industries in Rocky View County include ranching and farming as well as natural resource processing. Light manufacturing, tourism and aerospace also contribute significantly to our economic base.
The County hosts a broad range of oil and natural gas extraction, processing and distribution facilities. Agriculture in Rocky View is characterized by a mix of traditional grain and mixed farming to extensive cattle ranching closer to the foothills.
Entrepreneurs and small business contribute significantly to Rocky View's economy and growth every year. In order to better serve the informational needs of entrepreneurs and senior managers from larger businesses and industries, the Economic Development Office has researched and developed a number of statistics-rich resource documents:
Rocky View Community Profile (121 pages)
PDF document: www.rockyview.ca/ecdev/communityprofile.pdf
Rocky View's Economic Development Strategy (77 pages)
PDF document: www.rockyview.ca/ecdev/eds.pdf
Rocky View Agriculture Profile (136 pages)
PDF document: www.rockyview.ca/ecdev/agprofile.pdf
Rocky View is located within an ocean of rich and diverse farmlands. The volume and quality of raw materials grown in the region is a strategic advantage for processors.
Economic Facts
MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN ROCKY VIEW
CROP PRODUCTION
Crop production in the eastern two-thirds centres around wheat, barley, canola and rye where average yields range from 50 to 100 bushels per acre for barley, 25 to 45 bushels per acre for wheat, 20 to 40 bushels per acre for canola and 35 to 50 bushels per acre for fall rye. Continuous cropping is common, but rotations including summer fallow once in four years often occurs.
Cattle producers in Rocky View have an extensive knowledge of breeding and enhancing cattle genetics. These skills, and the quality of their cattle herds, have been developed over several generations.
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
The western third of the municipality is generally devoted to livestock production where cereals for greenfeed and annual forage for pasture is prevalent. There are approximately 900 operations of over 20 head each with the larger operations (200 to 500 cows) along the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains. A number of feedlots are also dispersed throughout the Municipality.
AGRICULTURE QUICK-FACTS
2001 Census of Agriculture
Weblink to Rocky View Agriculture Profile
- Number of farms in Rocky View: 1,313
- Area of farms in Rocky View: 1,076,455 acres
- Wheat production: 145,569 acres
- Oat production: 25,784 acres
- Barley production: 191,600 acres
- Canola production: 46,445 acres
- Alfalfa production: 85,941 acres
- Other hay crop production: 52,023 acres
- Cattle in Rocky View: 160,593
- Pigs in Rocky View: 51,375
- Sheep and lambs in Rocky View: 8,144
- Horses and ponies in Rocky View: 7,467
- Bison (buffalo) in Rocky View: 1,446
- Laying hens in Rocky View: 92,117
For more information on agriculture in Alberta, trade and value added agri-food investment, go to Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development's website, "Ropin' The Web".
FILM PRODUCTION
The unique settings in Rocky View promote ideal backdrops and cinematic environments for television and movie productions. Movies such as Gunsmoke, Black Fox and Legends of the Fall as well as the television series Lonesome Dove and Tom Stone have been staged and filmed in Rocky View. Most recently, Brokeback Mountain and The Assassination of Jesse James filmed extensively in our picturesque municipality. Global exposure from these cinematic master pieces has been great for film production in Rocky View. For more information on film production in Rocky View and southern Alberta, please contact the Alberta Film Commission.
Economic Opportunities
Rocky View's Targeted Sectors for Investment Attraction
Rocky View's Economic Development Strategy identifies a number of growth opportunities that have been strategically targeted. These opportunities are the core of Rocky View's marketing initiatives. They are as follows:
- Business Parks
- Co-Generation and Eco-Power Production
- Manufacturing
- Tourism
- Valued Added Agriculture
- Warehousing and Distribution
- Water and Sewer Infrastructure Development
AGRICULTURE OPPORTUNITIES
In the same focus, growth opportunities within our diverse agricultural sector have been identified and described in the Rocky View Agriculture Profile:
- Woodlot Development
- Value Added Processing
- Tree Nurseries
- Strawberries and Raspberries
- Saskatoons
- Other Fruit Production
- Organic Crops
- Organic Beef (and other meats)
- Medicinal Plants
- Horse Industry
- Greenhouse Production of Vegetables
- Greenhouse Production of Bedding Plants
- Free-Range Poultry
- Echinacea Angustifolia
- Dried Flowers and Ornamental Grasses
- Culinary Herbs and Spices
- Bison, Alpaca, Llama and Elk
- Agri-Tourism
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Our Hispanic Agri-Food Study explores processing and export opportunities in the following agri-food categories:
- Boneless beef (fresh and frozen)
- Other meats such as poultry, lamb and bison (fresh and frozen)
- Offal (beef, poultry and other offal)
- Wheat (Durum and non-Durum wheat)
- Skim milk power, milk and cream powder
- Canola oil and related canola products
- Alcoholic spirits (whiskies, grain vodkas)
- Bottled water
- Pet food and pet industry products
(treats for pets)
- Barley (malt barley and pot barley)
- Wool (non-carded or combed)
- Food preparations – specifically produced for Hispanic consumers
Utilities
ELECTRICAL UTILITIES
Electricity and natural gas have been deregulated in Alberta. The Alberta Government provides a website that presents information that assists customers who want to choose the appropriate provider for their residence or business. To learn more, go to Customer Choice.
Fortis Alberta
320 - 17th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2S 2V1
Telephone: (403) 514-4000
Fax Number: (403) 514-4001
www.fortisalberta.com
TransAlta Utilities Corporation
Box 1900, Station M
110 - 12th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 2M1
Telephone: (403) 267-7110
In Cochrane area call: (403) 932-2373
www.transalta.com
ENMAX Energy Corporation
Box 2100, Station M
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 2M5
Telephone: (403) 310-2010
www.enmax.com
NATURAL GAS UTILITIES
ATCO Gas
909- 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2R 1L8
Telephone: (403) 245-7110
www.atcogas.com
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INTERNET SERVICES
Alberta Supernet Webpage: www.albertasupernet.ca In partnership with the Government of Alberta, Bell Canada and Axia have constructed Alberta Supernet, and connected 12,000 kilometres of fibre and wireless technology to make broadband service available in rural SuperNet communities. ISPs can now buy bandwidth at reasonable, uniform rates across the province. Axia is the private company contracted by the Government of Alberta to manage commercial access to Alberta SuperNet. Axia's customer engineering team works with ISPs to ensure their equipment meets the network's technical standards and specifications.
Axia Supernet Limited
3300, 450 - 1st Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 5H1
Telephone: (403) 538-4000
Toll-free (in Alberta): 1-866-773-3348
www.axia.com
Some of the most advanced wireless telecommunications and high-speed Internet in the world is available throughout Rocky View and the Calgary Region.
Big Pipe Inc. (A Shaw Company)
www.bigpipeinc.com
Davinci Broadband Inc.
www.davincibb.net
e-Firehose Wireless Internet (Community Networks)
www.efirehose.net
Fat Banana Broadband Inc.
www.fatbanana.ca 
Figment Cablesystems Inc.
www.figment.ca
IP Plus Wireless Corp.
www.ipplus.ca
Pathcom Communications Corp.
www.pathcom.ca
Platinum Communications
www.platinum.ca
Shaw Communications
www.shaw.ca
TELUS Communications Inc.
www.telus.com
WiBand Communications Corp.
www.wiband.com
Wild Rose Internet
www.wildroseinternet.ca
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Rocky View County operates several waste transfer sites and recycling depots within its borders and partners with neighbouring municipalities for shared usage of their sites to offer residents expanded, more convenient services. Regional projects are underway through the Calgary Regional Partnership for expanded organics collection and processing programs. Recycling and waste reduction are key components in the waste management strategy as is evidenced in the slogan “Keeping the View in Rocky View”. For more information on recycling, please contact the Recycling Council of Alberta.
WATER UTILITIES
Water services are available from over 70 private and co-operative water systems and suppliers, or from private wells accessing good ground water supplies. Both the Bow and Elbow Rivers as well as the Red Deer River, serve as sources for many water systems serving the area. Rocky View has a number of large, capital intensive utility projects currently underway. For more information, contact Utility Services at Rocky View County.
WASTEWATER UTILITIES
The Hamlet of Langdon has a large lagoon for sewage purposes, while the majority of Rocky View residents utilize private, on-site systems.
For all Rocky View utility inquiries, please contact Derek Lovlin, Director of Infrastructure and Operations at (403) 520-1276 or e-mail dlovlin@rockyview.ca.
Taxation
Property tax rates for the County are decided by Council for the current year's budget. Various mill rates are set and levied to different types of property. Historically, the average tax breakdown for residential and farmland properties is as follows: 30% for municipal purposes, 65% for education purposes and 5% for other. Rocky View County does not have a business tax. Alternatively, the County levies a Machinery and Equipment tax that is incorporated with the regular property tax annually.
Please note: New tax rates are released each year in the month of May.
Rocky View County - Taxation
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Residential Non-Residential Farmland
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2009 - Rocky View County
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Municipal Tax Rate
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2.2459 6.7377 |
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Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate
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2.2712 3.1045 |
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Education Opted Out Tax Rate
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2.2712 3.1045 |
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Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate
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0.0320 0.0320 |
For more information on taxation and assessment in Rocky View, contact Rocky View's Business Services Department.
LOW MUNICIPAL TAX RATES... Rocky View County
Comparing Municipal Tax Rates
in the Calgary Region
Source: Government of Alberta - Municipal Affairs, January 2010.
ROCKY VIEW BUSINESS TAX
Business Tax Levy: No business tax in Rocky View County.
ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN ROCKY VIEW, 2009
Residential: $10,308,716,870
Farmland: $157,487,870
Non-Residential: $1,796,426,837
Machinery and Equipment: $536,918,000
Total Assessed Value: $12,799,585,577
Transportation
AIR SERVICE 
Commercial and air freight services are provided by the Calgary International Airport. This airport is generally within a 30 minute drive from most points in the M.D.
The Springbank Airport which accommodates medium to light aircraft and acts as an alternative to the Calgary International Airport is located just north of the Trans Canada Highway approximately 6.4 km west of Calgary.
The County has 2 privately owned airports, one at the Airdrie Airpark the other at the Beiseker Airport.
RAIL SERVICE
Rail service consists of CN Rail and CP Rail lines which connect east and west, north and south through Calgary. The east/west train lines are important transportation lines on a national level while at the same time serving local and provincial needs.
HIGHWAYS
Rocky View County is served by several 4-lane divided highways. The Trans Canada Highway runs east west. Highway 2 or the Queen Elizabeth II Highway runs north to Red Deer and Edmonton, and south to the Montana Border. 
Queen Elizabeth II Highway
The Queen Elizabeth II Highway (formally Provincial Highway #2) runs through the heart of Rocky View County. The Queen Elizabeth II Highway is part of the Canamex Trade Corridor highway system. Learn more about the Canamex Corridor at www.canamex.org.
Trans-Canada No.1 West
The Trans-Canada No.1 West is Canada's longest highway, connecting communities across our great nation, from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
PROVINCIAL ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN ROCKY VIEW
Primary highways: 328 kilometers or 203.8 miles
Secondary paved: 267 kilometers or 165.9 miles
Secondary base or seal coat: 20 kilometers or 12.4 miles
Secondary gravel: 40 kilometers or 24.9 miles
Total: 655 kilometers or 407 miles
ROCKY VIEW'S MUNICIPAL ROAD NETWORK 
Bridges and large culverts for waterways: over 450
Local paved: 405 kilometers or 251.7 miles
Local base or seal coat: 301 kilometers
or 187 miles
Local oiled or cold mix: 38 kilometers
or 24.9 miles
Local gravel: 1,629 kilometers
or 1,012.2 miles
Total: 2,373 kilometers or 1,474.6 miles
BUS SERVICE
Rocky View County does not have a municipal bus service, however it greatly benefits from the close proximity to Calgary which provides chartered bus service. Red Arrow Buslines offers exceptional bus service to Edmonton, Red Deer and Fort McMurray.
Greyhound Canada Transportation offers bus connections to communities large and small, across Canada and the United States.
Brewster Transportation and Pacific Western Transportation offer regular and charter bus services from Calgary International Airport to Calgary's downtown as well as Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Red Deer, and Edmonton.
COURIER AND TAXI SERVICE
Extensive courier and taxi service is available through the urban areas within the boundaries of Rocky View County.
HANDIBUS
Rocky View is serviced by an efficient and courteous Handibus service. Rocky View Handibus is considered one of the best operated and most customer service orientated in the Province.
Traveller's Toolbox - "Come Visit Rocky View"
Calgary International Airport
www.yyc.com
Canadian Passport Office (an agency of Foreign Affairs Canada)
www.ppt.gc.ca
Foreign Affairs Canada - Travel Updates and Information
www.voyage.gc.ca or www.fac-aec.gc.ca
Google Maps - For Canada and the United States
maps.google.com
The Weather Network
www.theweathernetwork.com
Travel Medical Program - Information for Travellers
www.travelhealth.gc.ca
Universal Currency Converter
www.xe.com
Current Calgary Time
www.24timezones.com
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
www.cbp.gov
Rocky View experienced the highest rural population growth in Alberta between 1996 and 2006, an impressive +44.6%. Rocky View leads the country in hamlet development and residential estate properties.
Community Lifestyle
Development Weblinks
Links for estate properties, residential communities and commercial developments throughout Rocky View County:
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
Rocky View's proximity to services and amenities in Calgary significantly contributes to quality of life. Proximity to vacation destinations and UNESCO World Heritage sites such as:
These world-class destinations are close to all residential locations in Rocky View - ideal for weekend get-aways and world-class recreation - winter, summer, spring and fall.
Other great websites for planning evenings, weekends and week-long holidays in the Calgary Region and throughout Alberta include: 
PERFORMING ARTS
The Calgary Area, and particularly vibrant arts communities like Bragg Creek (west of Calgary), attract an exceptional variety of artists, musicians and performers. Rocky View residents have exceptional access to world-class concerts, ballet, theatre and music.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS
Calgary is home to a number of well-known sports franchises. The quality and diversity of professional sports teams in Calgary are a major source of entertainment and team pride for Rocky View residents and everyone living in Alberta.
Recreation and Relaxation
A diverse selection of recreation facilities are located throughout Rocky View. Calaway Park, an amusement park with shows and rides, is located west of Calgary, in Rocky View. 
Other recreation facilities include our many golf courses: Beaver Dam Golf Course, Chestermere Golf Course, Elbow Springs Golf Club, Glencoe Golf & Country Club, Heatherglen Golf Course, Madden Golf Course, Pinebrook Golf & Country Club, to mention a few. Camping resorts such as the Bottrel Store and Campground, Mountain View Farm Camping, Whispering Spruce Campground and Symons Valley BBQ Ranch offer unique and restful camping facilities perfect for holidays or short weekend getaways.
Cultural/historical facilities like the Beiseker Station Museum, Pioneer Acres Museum, Cochrane Ranche Provincial Historic Site Bragg Creek Provincial Park and Big Hill Springs Provincial Park are also sites worth visiting. Hospitality ranches like the Elkana Ranch, Grand-Ole West Villa Ranche, Griffin Valley Ranches, Butterfield Acres are also great places Rocky View to holiday and relax.
SHOPPING
Rocky View County is home to Alberta's newest shopping destination - CrossIron Mills. Opening August 19th, 2009, this world-class, regional shopping centre will feature over 1.1 million square feet of shops and services. CrossIron Mills will be the largest shopping complex in the Calgary Region.
Shoppers are also encouraged to explore the many shops and boutiques in Bragg Creek. Bragg Creek is located west of Calgary. The Hamlet of Langdon (east of Calgary) also features a growing downtown. Langdon's core was developed in a 1908 Main Street style. It is worth the drive!
FISHING
For world-class Bow River fishing in Rocky View, contact North Bow Lodge. For more information on fishing in Alberta, go to Sustainable Resource Development's website, "Fishing in Alberta".
GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE
For more information on local growing conditions and local gardening information, Calgary Horticultural Society. A helpful collection of garden tips can also be found at the Springbank Garden Club website.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Overnight accommodation is available in communities throughout Rocky View County. Rocky View also boasts an impressive selection of bed and breakfast businesses, particularly in the Springbank and Bragg Creek areas.
RESTAURANTS
Dining establishments are located in the hamlets and communities throughout Rocky View County. The communities of Langdon and Bragg Creek feature an impressive selection of dining options.
Rocky View has a diverse and vibrant economic base. Adding value to our locally produced commodities and raw materials is a major strength.
Education
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Rocky View School Division No. 41
2651 Chinook Winds Drive SW
Airdrie, Alberta T4B 0B4
Telephone: (403) 945-4008
Fax: (403) 045-4011
The public schools are part of the Rocky View School Division. For more information about schools and programs in Rocky View, please visit the Rocky View School Division at www.rockyview.ab.ca.
The Rocky View School Division has 25 schools including 7 high schools, 9 elementary schools and a mix of elementary and middle schools in and around Rocky View County and neighbouring urban communities. The School Division encompasses the regions west, north and east of the City of Calgary, and has approximately 15,000 students. It is the 6th largest school division in Alberta.
SEPARATE SCHOOLS
Calgary Catholic School District No. 1
1000 - 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 4T9
Telephone: (403) 298-1366
Fax: (403) 298-1483
The separate schools are part of the Calgary Catholic School District. The offices of the Calgary Catholic School District are located in Calgary. For more information about Catholic schools and programs in Rocky View, please visit the Calgary Catholic School District visit www.cssd.ab.ca.
The Calgary Catholic School District has 2 schools serving residents of the M.D. of Rocky View. Holy Spirit School is located in the Town of Cochrane and provides K to Grade 9 for 379 students. Our Lady Queen of Peace is located in the City of Airdrie and provides education from Grades K to 12. In the fall of 1994 the number of students totaled 660 and is growing steadily.
Communities in Rocky View include Balzac, Bottrel, Bragg Creek, Cochrane Lakes, Conrich, Elbow Valley, Dalemead, Dalroy, Delacour, Indus, Janet, Kathyrn, Keoma, Langdon, Madden, the Bearspaw-Glendale area, and the Springbank area.
Post Secondary
Residents of Rocky View County have access to Calgary-based post-secondary institutions such as:
University of Calgary
Telephone: (403) 220-5110
www.ucalgary.ca
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - SAIT Polytechnic
Telephone: (403) 284-7248
www.sait.ab.ca
Alberta College of Art and Design
Telephone: (403) 284-7600
www.acad.ab.ca
Bow Valley College
Telephone: (403) 297-4040
www.bowvalleycollege.ca
Mount Royal University
Telephone: (403) 240-6111
www.mtroyal.ca
Devry Canada
Telephone: (403) 235-3450
www.devry.ca
Athabasca University
Telephone: (403) 263-6465
www.athabascau.ca
University of Phoenix - Calgary Campus
Telephone: (403) 538-5320
www.phoenix.edu
St. Mary's University College
Telephone: (403) 531-9130
www.stmu.ab.ca
Ambrose University College
formerly Alliance University College - Nazarene University College
Telephone: (403) 410-2000
www.ambrose.edu
Rocky Mountain College
Telephone: (403) 284-5100
www.rockymountaincollege.ca
Health Care
The residents of Rocky View County receive health care in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane and Strathmore. Major world-class medical facilities are available in Calgary, which can readily be accessed by automobile, ambulance or air-ambulance as required. Major cancer, trauma, and long-term care facilities are provided under centralized administration for efficiency and service. For more information, contact the Calgary Health Region at 1-866-408-5465.
Hospitals
Central within Rocky View, the City of Calgary has five world-class hospitals: 
Alternatively, Rocky View residents travel to hospitals in Strathmore (east), Didsbury and Olds (north), depending on what part of Rocky View their live in or what location in Rocky View they might be visiting.
Other Health and Wellness Services
In Rocky View (specifically Bragg Creek) and throughout the Calgary Region, there are many medical services available including:
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Community Health Centres
- Home-based health services
- Health clinics
- Medical clinics
- Medical laboratories
- Optometrists
- Physiotherapists
Emergency Services
FIRE SERVICES
Rocky View County is protected by 11 fire stations. These Emergency Services fire stations are located in Langdon, Madden, Irricana, Springbank and the Town of Chestermere. Contracted fire 
stations located in the M.D. are in the Town of Cochrane, Townsite of Redwood Meadows, Town of Crossfield, Village of Beiseker and City of Airdrie. The M.D. also contracts for fire and emergency medical services with the City of Calgary.
Rocky View County's Emergency Services, as well as all of its Fire and EMS contracts, are administered by a full-time Fire Chief, Deputy Chief and a Fire Prevention Officer with 3 day a week administrative support. This includes Inspections, Investigations, Fire Prevention/Education, Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Services. Rocky View Emergency Services in Langdon, Madden and Irricana are under the direction of on-call Station Chiefs and approximately 150 on-call paid fire fighters, supported by Council appointed Fire Guardians throughout the Municipal District of Rocky View.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
All Emergency Medical Services are provided to the County by Calgary, Cochrane, Airdrie and Strathmore EMS for transportation and Advance Life Support. Chestermere and Springbank stations provide pre-hospital medical assistance from staffed stations while all other stations provide medical assistance to the EMS provider in the most serious situations.
MUNICIPAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Rocky View County's Protective Services is responsible for enforcement of provincial statutes and municipal bylaws and can be contacted at 230-1401. Watch for online road permit application forms and citizen complaint forms on our website in the future.
RCMP (ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE)
Police service is provided by four detachments of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, located in Airdrie, Beiseker, Cochrane and Strathmore.
Community Services
Community Weblinks
Links for communities and hamlets throughout Rocky View County:
Local Newspapers
Rocky View County has a strong and consistent relationship with the newspapers that serve the County. Current news in Rocky View as well as an informative variety of community information can be found at:
Other local newspapers serving Rocky View and the Calgary Region include:
Other Community Services
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - FCSS
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) works with other agencies and community organizations to help residents of Rocky View County improve their social situations and coping skills through preventive community based programs. It works closely with the FCSS offices located in Cochrane, Airdrie, and Chestermere to coordinate programs and services.
Rocky View’s FCSS Goals
- To provide services that are preventive in nature, and increase independence by strengthening coping skills.
- To encourage cooperation between FCSS organizations and other Agencies.
- Enhance partnerships achieved through linkages between Rocky View FCSS and other Service Providers.
- Recognize strengths and respect differences in the M.D. of Rocky View, with residents having equal access to Programs.
- High level of volunteer support and recognition of deployment of skills and interests of volunteers.
- Increase in emotional stability and health of families.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
There are many community organizations, sports clubs and service groups located throughout Rocky View. An extensive list of these organizations can be found on Pages 114 to 116 of
the Rocky View Community Profile.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Many religious denominations operate throughout the M.D. of Rocky View. Currently there are 33 places of worship in Rocky View and communities such as Airdrie, Cochrane, Crossfield, Beiseker and Irricana. A complete list of "Places of Worship", with contact information and service times, can be found on Pages 119 to 121 of the Rocky View Community Profile.
Rocky View has superior access to a diverse, hard working and well-educated labour force. The Calgary Region provides tremendous opportunities
for families moving to Rocky View.
Climate
WEATHER STATISTICS
Note: Average wind speed, precipitation, relative humidity, and, of course, temperatures range and vary throughout Rocky View County because of our vast geographical space and elevations. For detailed weather information and forecasts for Rocky View County and the Calgary Region, check out the Weather Network or Alberta Agriculture's weather forecast for the Calgary Region.
Average Temperatures for the Month of January
Maximum temperature: -2.8°C or +27.0°F
Minimum temperature: -15.1°C or +4.8°F
Daily Average Temperature: -8.9°C or +16.0°F
Average Temperatures for the Month of July
Maximum temperature: +22.9°C or +73.2°F
Minimum temperature: +9.4°C or +48.9°F
Daily Average Temperature: +16.2°C or +61.2°F
Other Weather and Climate Information
Average precipitation per year:
412.6 mm or 16.2 inches
Measurable bright sunshine:
332.9 days per year
Total hours of bright sunshine:
2,294.6 hours per year
Average wind speed: 14.8 kilometers per hour, from the West and Northwest
Total snowfall per year: 135.4 centimeters or 53.3” (Snowfall normally accounts for only 25% of the annual precipitation, much of which normally evaporates in the Chinook winds.)
Days with measurable snowfall: 62 days
Average number of frost-free days: 112 frost-free days per year
Horticultural zones: Ranging from 2b to 3a
All the essentials for production of the best tasting beef in the world are in Rocky View: fresh air and water, frosty winters, warm summers, an abundant supply of high protein feed grains and thousands of acres of grazing land. In Rocky View, the professional care and attention that our ranchers give their cattle produces world-class beef.
Key Contacts
County Contacts
(Updated January 2010)
Map Directions: Rocky View County Centre at 911 - 32nd Avenue NE in Calgary
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY 
911 - 32nd Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 6X6 Canada
Telephone: (403) 230-1401
Facsimile: (403) 277-5977
comments@rockyview.ca
Transportation Services Department Road Inquiries
Telephone: (403) 230-1401
Facsimile: (403) 277-3113
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & DIRECTORS
Rob Coon
Chief Administrative Officer
Telephone: (403) 230-1401
Kent Robinson
Director of Business Services
Telephone: (403) 520-1183
Derek Lovlin
Infrastructure and Operations Director
Telephone: (403) 520-1276
Ted Gard
Director of Emergency Services
Telephone: (403) 520-1191
Lorie Pesowski
Planning and Community Services Director
Telephone: (403) 520-1185
OTHER SENIOR STAFF 
David Kalinchuk
Economic Development Manager
Telephone: (403) 520-8195
Jenn Birchall
Communications Officer
Telephone: (403) 520-1178
Graham Smith
Development & Building Services Coordinator
(Development Permits and Building Permits)
Telephone: (403) 520-1184
Linda Ratzlaff
Applications and Information (AIM) Manager
Telephone: (403) 520-1187
Allison Williams
Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs
Telephone: (403) 520-1186 Sherry Baers
Subdivision and Development Manager
Telephone: (403) 520-3946
Kathy Dietrich
Policy and Land Use Manager
Telephone: (403) 520-7277
Sandra Peterson-Keyes
County Clerk
Telephone: (403) 520-1176
Stuart Jewison
Operations Manager
Telephone: (403) 520-1189
Byron Riemann
Project Delivery Manager
Telephone: (403) 520-1196
Tim Dietzler
Agriculture Fieldman
Telephone: (403) 520-1271
Dawne Warner
Human Resources Manager
Telephone: (403) 520-1275
Rocky View Councillors
ROCKY VIEW COUNCIL, 2007 to 2010
(Updated January 2010)
Rocky View Council Members: nine elected officials.
All nine of the Rocky View Council Members were sworn into the Rocky View Council on October 23, 2007.
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Reeve Lois Habberfield - Division 7
Reeve Habberfield's division includes the area around Airdrie as well as the Balzac, Symons Valley and Madden areas in Rocky View. Now in her third term, Lois Habberfield was elected Reeve by Council on October 23rd, 2007.
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Deputy Reeve Hopeton Louden - Division 8
Deputy Reeve Louden's division includes the area northwest of Calgary known as Bearspaw. This is Deputy Reeve Louden's first term. Hopeton Louden was elected Deputy Reeve by Council on October 21st, 2008.
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Councillor Harvey Buckley - Division 1
Councillor Buckley's division includes the area south of Cochrane as well as the Bragg Creek area in Rocky View. This is Councillor Buckley's first term.
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Councillor Mitch Yurchak - Division 2
Councillor Yurchak's division includes the area west of Calgary as well as the Springbank area in Rocky View. This is Councillor Yurchak's first term.
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Councillor Gordon Branson - Division 3
Councillor Branson's division includes an area west of Calgary which includes Elbow Valley. This is Councillor Branson's second term.
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Councillor Earl Solberg - Division 5
Councillor Solberg's division includes the areas east of Calgary, around Chestermere as well as the Conrich, Janet, Delacour and Dalroy areas in Rocky View. This is Councillor Solberg's second term.
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Councillor Jim Rheubottom - Division 4
Councillor Rheubottom's division includes the Langdon, Dalemead, Indus and Shepard areas in Rocky View. This is Councillor Rheubottom's first term.
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Councillor Greg Boehlke - Division 6
Councillor Boehlke's division includes the areas around Crossfield, Irricana and Beiseker as well as the Kathyrn and Keoma areas in Rocky View. This is Councillor Boehlke's second term.
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Councillor Paul McLean - Division 9
Councillor McLean's division includes the area north of Cochrane as well as the Cochrane Lake, Glendale and Wildcat Hills areas in Rocky View. This is Councillor McLean's third term.
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Provincial Contacts 
(Updated January 2010)
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALBERTA
Photos courtesy of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta - Edmonton, Alberta.
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Rob Anderson
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Wildrose Alliance Party
Airdrie-Chestermere Constituency
705 Legislature Annex
9718 - 107th Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 1E4
Telephone: (780) 415-0975
Facsimile: (780) 422-1671
E-mail: airdrie.chestermere@assembly.ab.ca
Airdrie-Chestermere Constituency Office:
P.O. Box 5257
209 Bowers Street
Airdrie, Alberta
T4B 2B3
Telephone: (403) 948-8741
Toll free: 1-888-948-8741
Facsimile: (403) 948-8744
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Dr. Ted Morton
Minister of Finance
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Progressive Conservative Party
Foothills-Rocky View Constituency
420 Legislature Building
10800 - 97th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2B6
Telephone: (780) 415-4815
Facsimile: (780) 415-4818
E-mail: foothills.rockyview@assembly.ab.ca
Foothills-Rocky View Constituency Office:
No. 6, 160 MacLauren Drive
Springbank Airport
Calgary, Alberta
T3Z 3S4
Telephone: (403) 216-2221
Toll free: 1-866-843-4314
Facsimile: (403) 216-2225
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Alberta Finance and Enterprise
Website: www.alberta-canada.com
Alberta Finance and Enterprise
Calgary Region - Regional Development
Suite 300, 639 - 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0M9
Telephone: (403) 297-8920
Facsimile: (403) 297-6168
Walter Valentini, Regional Manager
E-mail: walter.valentini@gov.ab.ca
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Alberta Finance and Enterprise
Investment and Industry Development
6th Floor, Commerce Place
10155 - 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 4L6
Telephone: (780) 415-1319
Alberta residents call: 310-0000
Facsimile: (780) 422-1759
Federal Contacts
(Updated January 2010) 
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT - HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
Photos courtesy of the Parliament of Canada - Ottawa, Ontario.
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Ted Menzies
Member of Parliament (MP) - Conservative Party of Canada Macleod Constituency (Serves the Springbank, Elbow Valley, Jumping Pound and Bragg Creek areas within Rocky View.)
Room 256, Confederation Building
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 995-8471
Facsimile: (613) 996-9770
E-mail: menzies.t@parl.gc.ca
Website: www.tedmenzies.ca
Macleod Constituency Office:
4925 - 1st Street West
P.O. Box 40
Claresholm, Alberta
T0L 0T0
Telephone: (403) 625-5532
Toll free: 1-866-636-9437
Facsimile: (403) 625-5592
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Blake Richards
Member of Parliament (MP) - Conservative Party of Canada Wild Rose Constituency (Serves the Cochrane Lake, Bottrel, Madden, Bearspaw and Balzac areas within Rocky View.)
Room 321, East Block
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 996-5152
Facsimile: (613) 947-4601
E-mail: richards.b@parl.gc.ca
Website: www.blakerichards.ca
Wild Rose Constituency Office:
#16, 620 - 1st Avenue NW
Airdrie, Alberta
T4B 2R3
Toll free: 1-800-667-0410
Facsimile: (403) 948-0879
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Kevin Sorenson
Member of Parliament (MP) - Conservative Party of Canada Crowfoot Constituency (Serves the Langdon, Indus, Conrich, Delacour, Dalroy, Keoma and Kathyrn areas within Rocky View.)
Room 518, Justice Building
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 947-4608
Facsimile: (613) 947-4611
E-mail: sorenson.k@parl.gc.ca
Website: www.kevinsorenson.ca
Crowfoot Constituency Office:
4945 - 50th Street West
Camrose, Alberta
T4V 1P9
Telephone: (780) 608-4600
Toll free: 1-800-665-4358
Facsimile: (780) 608-4603
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SENATE OF CANADA
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Senator Bert Brown
Conservative Party of Canada
Senatorial Division: Calgary, Alberta
Appointed July 10th, 2007 by Prime Minister Stephen Joseph Harper, Senator Brown is the second Provincially elected senator to be appointed, in the history of the Senate.
Senate of Canada
Room 520, Victoria Building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A4
Telephone: (613) 944-3434
Facsimile: (613) 944-3438
E-mail: brownb@sen.parl.gc.ca
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Senator Elaine McCoy
Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
Senatorial Division: Calgary, Alberta
Appointed March 24th, 2005 by Prime Minister Paul Martin, Senator McCoy is President of the Macleod Institute at the University of Calgary. Senator McCoy served as an Alberta cabinet minister in the government of Premier Don Getty.
Senate of Canada
Room 806, Victoria Building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A4
Telephone: (613) 995-4293
Toll free: 1-800-267-7362
Facsimile: (613) 995-4304
E-mail: mccoye@sen.parl.gc.ca
Website: www.albertasenator.ca
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Business Development, Immigration and Investment Attraction
Government of Canada
Invest in Canada
Website: www.investincanada.gc.ca
Canada International
Services for Non-Canadians
Website: www.canadainternational.gc.ca
Province of Alberta
Alberta Economic Development
Website: www.alberta-canada.com
NEW
BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRES
Calgary Business Information Centre
(and home of 'The Business Link' in Calgary)
Standard Life Tower
250, 639 - 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0M9
Telephone: (403) 221-7800
Facsimile: (403) 221-7817
Website: www.cbsc.org
Airdrie Business Resource Centre
Airdrie Public Library
111 - 304 Main Street
Airdrie, Alberta
T4B 3C3
Telephone: (403) 948-0600
Facsimile: (403) 912-4002
E-mail: airpubli@airdriepubliclibrary.ca
Website: www.airdriepubliclibrary.ca
The Business Link - Business Service Centre
100, 10237 - 104th Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1B1
Telephone: (780) 422-7722
Toll free: 1-800-272-9675
Facsimile: (780) 422-0055
Website: www.canadabusiness.ca
Community Futures Development Corporations
Community Futures Centre West
(serving Rocky View west of Queen Elizabeth II Highway, Highway 2)
Contact: Patti-Jay Callaghan, General Manager
No.6, 205 First Street East
Cochrane, Alberta
T4C 1X6
Telephone: (403) 932-5220
Toll free: 1-877-603-2329
Facsimile: (403) 932-6824
Website: www.communityfuturescentrewest.com
Community Futures Wild Rose
(serving Rocky View east of Queen Elizabeth II Highway, Highway 2)
Contact: Ron Cox, Manager
331 Third Avenue
Strathmore, Alberta
T1P 1K2
Telephone: (403) 934-6488
Toll free: 1-888-881-9675
Facsimile: (403) 934-6492
Website: www.cfwildrose.ca
Local Chambers and Business Associations
Many businesses in the Municipal District of Rocky View are members of a Chamber of Commerce or a Business Association. The Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations that serve Rocky View include:
Rocky View has an extensive international investment attraction focus.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an important part of Rocky View's success.
To learn more, please contact Rocky View's Economic Development Manager.
Real Estate Contacts - "Make Rocky View Home"
Acreage Living - A bi-monthly newsletter on country living.
www.extension.iastate.edu
Calgary Region Home Builders Association
www.crhba.com
Built Green Alberta
www.builtgreenalberta.com
M.L.S. - Multiple Listing Service
Residential Real Estate Listings
www.mls.ca
Other Contacts - "Partners in Rocky View's Success"
REGIONAL
Building Owners and Managers Association
of the Greater Calgary Area (BOMA)
www.boma.ca
Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB)
www.creb.com
PROVINCIAL
Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMD&C)
www.aamdc.com
Alberta Film Commission
www.albertafilm.ca
Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA)
www.munilink.net
Economic Developers Association of Alberta (EDA)
www.edaalberta.ca
NATIONAL AND GLOBAL
CoreNet Global (Corporate Real Estate Network)
www.corenetglobal.org
Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC)
www.iamc.org
Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC)
www.edac.ca
Pacific Northwest Economic Development Council (PNEDC)
www.pnedc.net
International Economic Development Council (IEDC) – United States
www.iedconline.org
Acknowledgements
Rocky View County's Economic Development Department would like to thank the staff at Community Futures Centre West in Cochrane and Community Futures Wild Rose in Strathmore, as well as the folks at Alberta First, for their support and assistance as we redeveloped and enhanced our Community Profile on albertafirst.com.
The Economic Development Department’s acknowledgements would be lacking if we didn’t recognize the contributions of our technical advisor and computer guru, Andrew Hall, Supervisor of Systems and Geo. Management Services at Rocky View County. Andrew is also a fantastic photographer - many of his images are featured throughout this community profile.
Our sincere appreciation also goes to the judging committee for albertafirst.com's Community Profile Awards. Receiving the "Community Profile of the Year 2005" award, in Edmonton, was an honour and a priviledge. Finally, we would like to thank you, the reader, for taking the time to view and study Rocky View's Community Profile on albertafirst.com.
We want this site to be a regularly-visited resource for you. We also trust that our information and growing opportunities will be exceedingly valuable for you and your business pursuits.
Sincerely,
David Kalinchuk
Economic Development Manager - Rocky View County
Publications and Key Documents
Rocky View Agriculture Profile
Rocky View Community Profile
Rocky View Economic Development Strategy
Rocky View Hispanic Agri-Food Study
Rocky View Relocation Guide
TD Economics Report - "Calgary-Edmonton Corridor", April 2003
TD Economics Update - "Economy of the Corridor", October 2005
TD Economics Report - "The Tiger that Roared Across Alberta", September 2007
Western Canada - "Where the Spirit of Innovation Finds a World of Opportunity"
KPMG's 2008 Competitive Alternatives Study - Guide to International Business Costs
© Rocky View County, 2010.
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911 - 32nd Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta T2E 6X6
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E-mail: ecdev@rockyview.ca
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