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      • Dust Control
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      • Pest Control
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      • Spruce Budworm
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    • Upcoming Hearings in Council
    • Municipal Planning
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      • Municipal Plans
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      • Letters of Compliance or Zoning
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      • Subdivision Process
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      • Providing for Reserve Lands
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      • Stormwater Management
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    Fire Advisory - Lifted

    Updated: September 9 at 6:55amAlert level: Low

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    2026 Road Bans

    Updated: June 9 at 3:19pmAlert level: Medium

    Foothills County 2026 Road Bans Vehicle Weight Order No. 245/2026 effective Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.  View current list of road bans View View details

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