Don Kochan – Division 2
Hi everyone, the following Division 2 information is for your use:
Organization Change – Rocky View County Council wants to announce that Dorian Wandzura, Chief Administrative Officer, has been relieved of his duties. Council wishes to pursue a different style of leadership to support this Council, the residents and the diversity of Rocky View County. Rocky View County Council wishes Dorian all the best in his future endeavors’ and to thank him for his time at Rocky View County. Byron Riemann has been appointed as Acting Chief Administrative Officer following Dorian Wandzura’s departure.
Budget Engagement – The County is inviting residents and businesses to share their view on the proposed 2024 budget at engage.rockyview.ca where they can take a brief survey, join an open discussion forum, or use an interactive tool to show the County how they would balance tax revenue. All feedback gathered helps the County understand residents’ priorities and satisfaction levels with existing services. Comments and information gathered through budget engagement will be shared with Council, Administration, and the public to provide insight into public priorities. Online engagement opportunities are available at engage. rockyview.ca. Following the engagement, a what we heard report will be shared with residents. Learn more about the County’s budget process, and how your property tax dollars support County services, visit Budget & Finance | Rocky View County.
Chuckwagon Garbage & Recycling Centre’s – Rocky View County has a number of recycling centres across the County that accepts recyclable materials for free. Clean out your house, yard and garage today. Visit here to learn more about hours, locations and what goes where!
Safe & Sound – Rocky View County has a number of tools in the toolbox to keep residents, businesses and visitors informed should an emergency happen. Visit www.rockyview.ca/safe-and-sound to sign yourself up as part of your own emergency preparedness action plan. Do not miss out on knowing what is going on in the County. SAFE & SOUND is a communications system that allows us to send an update to your email or phone number. The County uses SAFE & SOUND to inform you of emergency alerts as well as non-emergent information like road bans, fire bans, by- law changes or development applications. This communication will come right to you when necessary.Rocky View County wants all residents to stay connected and be prepared. One other important way is by downloading the Alberta Emergency Alert app to your phone? Take a couple minutes today to enhance your emergency preparedness efforts. Need help, contact us at communications@rockyview.ca or 403-230-1401.
Report Online – RCMP – Rocky View County is policed by the RCMP from four detachments: Airdrie, Cochrane, Langdon, and Strathmore. The RCMP is responsible for keeping the peace, preventing crimes and investigating crimes already committed. New, on RVC’s website, is a tool for you to report incidents online if…
- You have lost something that costs less than $5,000.
- Someone has stolen something from you that costs less than $5,000.
- Someone has vandalized your property or vehicle and it will cost less than $5,000 to repair it.
- The crime happened within the jurisdiction of the Alberta RCMP.
- Thefts over $5,000 are accepted from oil, telecommunications, and utility companies.
Weed Control – Regulated under Alberta’s Weed Control Act, black henbane is a poisonous plant from the nightshade family, causing symptoms like impaired vision, convulsions, coma, and potentially death. Preventing its growth involves managing healthy vegetation since no registered herbicides are available. Effective control methods include hand pulling before flowering and proper disposal. For further details, please visit our website.
Have a great summer!
Don Kochan – Division 2 Councillor
kochandiv2@gmail.com
