Foothills County

We are LIVE tomorrow!
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - Foothills County Council Meeting beginning at 9 a.m.
Watch the meeting via livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/live/WPCPKGDm6ys

To view the agenda, visit: https://www.foothillscountyab.ca/government/council-committees/meetings-hearings

🚨 195 km/h. Heavy traffic. No excuse.🚨
While merging onto Highway 2 southbound from Highway 2A, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at an estimated 150 km/h. As the officer moved to catch up, the vehicle accelerated to 178 km/h, where the speed was confirmed by radar. The vehicle continued to increase speed, reaching a maximum of 195 km/h in heavy traffic.
Excessive speed significantly increases the risk of serious collisions, especially when traffic volumes are high and reaction times are reduced.
The driver was issued:
✅ A summons to court for the speed-related offence
✅ A $243 fine for failing to produce a valid certificate of registration
At speeds like these, there is little room for error and the consequences can be devastating. Speed limits are in place to protect everyone on the road.
🚔 Slow down. Make safe choices. Get home safely.
Foothills Enforcement 24HRS Complaint Line 403-603-6300

📢 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION – RFQ 2026FCEM003

Foothills Cemetery Hydrovac & Backfilling Services

Foothills County is seeking qualified firms to provide hydrovac opening and backfilling services for cemetery interments.

📅 Deadline: October 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
💻 Electronic submissions only

👉 RFQ details & submission package: https://www.foothillscountyab.ca/community/business/tenderscontracts

What's happening at Foothills County this week?
Check out our Week at a Glance to see upcoming meetings. For agendas and livestream access, visit https://www.foothillscountyab.ca/government/council-committees/meetings-hearings

Flags will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset to mark the life of The Honourable Ritu Khullar, Chief Justice of Alberta and Chief Justice of the Courts of Appeal of The Northwest Territories and Nunavut who passed away on September 03, 2026.

Pipe D is the County’s portion of the broader regional water project. This pipeline will bring raw water from the Bow River to the County’s raw water reservoirs in Aldersyde, where it will be treated at the new water treatment plant.

Based on the current schedule, mobilization is expected to begin October 5, 2026, with waterline installation starting October 8, 2026. The main pipe installation is scheduled to be completed by January 25, 2027. There will also be some localized finishing and landscape rehabilitation work in April, with the overall project scheduled to be complete by May 3, 2027. Construction will start at the north end and move south.

Dates are weather-dependent and may change as work progresses.

We are hiring!
• Human Resources Advisor
www.foothillscountyab.ca/careers

Please be aware of cattle drives occurring on highways throughout Foothills County as ranchers begin moving cattle home from summer pasture. Be patient and exercise caution to keep our families, ranchers and livestock safe!

The Foothills Lookout Memorial Walls in the Highlands of the Foothills Cemetery provide an opportunity for a lasting memorial of your loved one whose name will be etched in granite in a rural setting with others.
For more information: https://www.foothillscountyab.ca/community/cemeteries

Curbside Recycling is coming to the Hamlets of Silvertip, Aldersyde, Blackie, Cayley and Hawk's Landing.

New 360-litre recycling carts are starting to be delivered with the first collection tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

For more information visit: https://www.foothillscountyab.ca/news/curbside-recycling-coming-foothills-county