Don Kochan – Division 2
RVC Division 2 news items for your information:
Springbank Trail and Pathways Association (STAPA) – STAPA is a grassroots, volunteer group of Springbank residents that are trying to make our community more livable through trails and pathways, and access to our beautiful natural areas, to encourage safe recreational and commuting alternatives.
A potential pathway connection between Cochrane and Bragg Creek may be considered as part of county-wide strategic planning for pathways, including future master planning initiatives.
Rocky View County (RVC) is recognizing the value of establishing clear roles, expectations, and areas of cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with STAPA to support STAPA by providing information required to study the feasibility of a pathway connection between Cochrane and Bragg Creek.
The County supports collaboration and coordination with the Government of Alberta, Town of Cochrane, the development industry, and other interested parties in this study. STAPA will provide the County with information, results, and data collected through its study work.
People can find out more at springbankpathways.ca .
RR33 Interchange – Construction of both stages is underway and to help mitigate impacts during construction, the contractor is operating under an approved Traffic Accommodation Strategy designed to maintain safety and manage traffic through the work zone. That said, some delays and congestion are unfortunately unavoidable for a project of this scale.
The overall project is currently anticipated to reach substantial completion by fall 2027. However, Township Road 250 improvements including the new roundabout at Range Road 33 are expected to be completed later this year, which should begin to alleviate the current congestion issues.
SPRING TREE CARE – As the long winter cold and frost retreat and the first signs of spring emerge, trees and shrubs awaken from their dormant state, ready to burst into vibrant life. Spring is a crucial season for tree care, offering a unique opportunity to support their growth, health, and resilience throughout the coming months. Click here for tips on spring tree and shrub care.
Rocky View County Fire Master Plan – RVC is asking residents to help shape the future of local fire protection through input on a new fire master plan and broader fire policy framework. The fire master plan will act as a long-term roadmap for fire service delivery across the County, outlining future service levels, response expectations and infrastructure needs. It forms part of a wider fire policy framework designed to consolidate fire- related policies, plans and procedures into a single coordinated approach.
The framework is intended to guide how fire services are planned, funded, resourced and governed, while also integrating fire protection considerations into planning, growth management, budgeting and long- term decision-making. Key elements of the fire policy framework include the fire master plan, a proposed fire offsite levy bylaw, standard of cover, updates to the fire services bylaw, municipal development plan amendments and updates to the County’s growth and fiscal impact model. The County is seeking feedback on several areas, including the proposed vision and goals of the fire master plan, potential triggers for service level reviews, the proposed approach to a fire offsite levy bylaw, current and future service levels, and community risk profiles.
Don Kochan
Division 2 Councillor
kochandiv2@gmail.com
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