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Foothills Patrol Community Peace Officers participated in the 16th Charity Check Stop in Okotoks last week. This is an important event that raises money for the food bank, Rowan House Emergency Shelter and the Foothills Regional Victim Services.…
The City of Calgary submitted a letter of Initiation to Foothills County, to initiate the process of annexation. For more information click here.
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a partnership between the Province and Foothills County that develops, coordinates, and provides Foothills residents with a variety of preventive social programs. It enhances the social well-being of…
Foothills County is excited to announce the completion of Innovative Heat Recovery, Building Automation System & VFD Project at SSSR, which has an estimated annual savings of 38,913 kWh in electricity, 2855 GJ of natural gas, and 171 tonnesCO2e…
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Foothills County invites you to attend an open house at the Community Hub at Blackie School on October 25, 2022 to review information and discuss the future of the Blackie Hall and the new Community Hub. Engineering reports for the Blackie Hall were…
An Opening Celebration for the Blackie School modernization is being held Thursday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m.  Join Foothills School Division and Foothills County in celebrating this upgrade to the Blackie School.
Foothills County recently retained WATT Consulting Group to undertake a functional study for Dunbow Road. The purpose of the study was to inform a future access management strategy that would ensure safe access to the Heritage Pointe Fire Hall and…
Alberta Environment and Parks has begun a public engagement for the Highwood River Inundation mapping, which will form the basis for future flood hazard mapping. Public engagement is open until September 18, 2022. To review the maps and provide feedback…
A public hearing will take place September 7, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. for amendments to the Foothills County Land Use Bylaw. Changes to General Industry, Industrial Edge, and Flood Hazard Protection Overly Districts will be contemplated. Notices have been…
In an effort to gain an understanding of residents' perceptions regarding traffic in the area Foothills County sent out a survey to gather feedback. The survey is now complete. Click here to see "What We Heard."
Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project Receives Provincial Water for Life Grant Okotoks, AB: The Town of Okotoks and Foothills County are very pleased to confirm the Province’s announcement that the Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project (FORWP), a…
Dangerous Speeds in Foothills County Drivers Clocked at 55-91 km/h Over the Posted Speed Limit High River: Foothills Patrol Community Peace Officers are reminding motorists to slow down this summer as officers continue to encounter vehicles being driven…
UPDATED 1329hrs, June 24, 2022 The High Streamflow Advisory that was in effect for the Highwood River Basin, including  Sheep River and Highwood River has ended. The previous Advisory for Fish Creek has ended. We encourage residents to remain alert…
The Council of Foothills County is considering amending Foothills County Fee Bylaw 73/2021, which establishes the fees, rates and charges for a variety of municipal services.  On May 18th, 2022, Council granted first reading to Bylaw 25/2022 to…