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| Coordinates: 51°02′42″N 114°03′26″W / 51.045°N 114.05722°W | |||
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Calgary Region | ||
| Census division | No. 6 | ||
| Established | December 1955 | ||
| Incorporated | January 1956 | ||
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| - Type | Municipal | ||
| - Governing body | Rocky View County Council | ||
| - Municipal office | Calgary | ||
| - Reeve | Lois Habberfield | ||
| - Predeceded by | Al Schule | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 4,015 km2 (1,550.2 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2006)[2] | |||
| - Total | 34,171 | ||
| - Density | 8.5/km2 (22/sq mi) | ||
| - Dwellings | 11,604 | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC−7) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC−6) | ||
| Website | Municipal District of Rocky View | ||
Rocky View County is a municipality located outside of the City of Calgary, in southern Alberta. It surrounds the eastern, northern, and western parts of city. The county is part of Calgary's Census Metropolitan Area and is a member of the Calgary Regional Partnership. Effective April 7, 2009, the council administration voted to change the region's name to Rocky View County, from the previous name of Municipal District of Rocky View No. 44.[3][4]
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History
Rocky View was named in December 1955. In a local competition to rename the newly amalgamated municipal district (the Municipal District of Calgary), "Rocky View" was submitted by Mr. Leslie Burwash, a local student from Balzac. Second and third place proposals were "Bow View" and "Chinook". The name "Rocky View" is descriptive - most areas within the Municipal District of Rocky View have panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, looking to the west.
Infrastructure
Rocky View is strategically located on the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor, and is crossed north south by Highway 2 and east west by Highway 1; another major highway in Rocky View is Highway 9, which is a major transit route between Calgary and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Both the Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway have their main north\south routes from Calgary to Edmonton through the county, as well; the CPR is routed through Airdrie and Crossfield, while the CNR is routed through the town of Irricana and the village of Beiseker.
Communities
Rocky View includes the following unincorporated communities and hamlets[5]: Balzac, Bottrel, Bragg Creek, Cochrane Lake, Conrich, Elbow Valley, Dalemead, Dalroy, Delacour, Indus, Janet, Kathyrn, Keoma, Langdon, Madden, Shepard, the Bearspaw-Glendale area, and the Springbank area.
Totalling approximately one million acres (4,000 km²), towns and villages encompassed by Rocky View include: the City of Airdrie, the Town of Cochrane, the Town of Irricana, the Town of Crossfield, the Town of Chestermere and the Village of Beiseker.
Demographics
(according to Statistics Canada 2006 Federal Census)[6]
- Population: 34,171
- Growth rate (2001 to 2006): + 14.2
- Private Dwellings: 11,604
- Dwellings Built (2001 to 2006): 1,254
- Land Area: 4,014.89km²
- Density: 8.5 people per km².
- Median Income: $ 104,838 CAD
In 2006, Rocky View had a population of 34,171 living in 11,604 dwellings, a 14.2% increase from 2001. The county has a land area of 4,014.89 km2 (1,550.2 sq mi) and a population density of 8.5/km² (22/sq mi).[2]
Politics
Local
Rocky View currently has a Municipal Council consisting of 9 elected Councillors. Councillors are elected by the eligible electors (Rocky View residents) who vote for a candidate in their electoral division. Municipal elections organised by Alberta Municipal Affairs are held on the 3rd Monday in October every third year.
Each October, the Councillors elect the Reeve. The position of Deputy Reeve is also an elected position, voted on by the Councillors every year in October.
The current Rocky View Council (Elected in October 2007) consists of:
- Reeve Lois Habberfield - Division 7
- Deputy Reeve Greg Boehlke - Division 6
- Councillor Harvey Buckley - Division 1
- Councillor Mitch Yurchak - Division 2
- Councillor Gordon Branson - Division 3
- Councillor Jim Rheubottom - Division 4
- Councillor Earl Solberg - Division 5
- Councillor Hopeton Louden - Division 8
- Councillor Paul McLean - Division 9
Provincial
Rocky View County is served by the Provincial Electoral Divisions of Airdrie-Chestermere and Foothills-Rocky View.
Rocky View is currently represented in the Alberta Legislature by Progressive Conservative MLA Rob Anderson in Airdrie-Chestermere and Ted Morton in Foothills-Rocky View.
Federal
Rocky View is served by three Federal Electoral Divisions: Crowfoot, Macleod and Wild Rose.
Rocky View's northeast and southeast (east of Calgary, north of the Bow River) is part of the Federal Electoral district (also known as a riding) of Crowfoot. This riding has been represented by Kevin Sorenson, who was originally elected as a member of the Reform Party then again as a member of the Canadian Alliance and currently of the Conservative Party.
Rocky View's southwest (south of the Bow River and west of Calgary) is part of the Federal Electoral district (also known as a riding) of Macleod. This riding has been represented by Ted Menzies, who was originally elected as a member of the Canadian Alliance and currently of the Conservative Party.
Rocky View's northwest is part of the Federal Electoral district (also known as a riding) of Wild Rose. This riding is represented by Blake Richards, who was elected as a member of the Conservative Party on October 14th, 2008.
Rocky View and the Calgary Region are also represented by two Federal Senators:
Senator Bert Brown was appointed to the Senate of Canada (the Upper House) by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on July 10th, 2007.
Senator Elaine McCoy was appointed to the Senate of Canada (the Upper House) by Prime Minister Paul Martin on March 24th, 2005.
Attractions
- Airdrie Airport
- Balzac - north of Calgary
- Beiseker Airport
- Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
- Bragg Creek - Community Centre and historic downtown
- Bragg Creek Provincial Park
- Calaway Park
- Crossiron Mills (Under construction)
- Pioneer Acres Museum
- Springbank Airport
References
- ^ Rocky View No. 44. "Council". http://www.gov.mdrockyview.ab.ca/View.aspx?GUID=2dee6353-c673-4871-a98d-d63d4b6d1762. Retrieved on 2007-07-09.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Rocky View No. 44 - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4806014&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Rocky%20View%20No.%2044&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4806014. Retrieved on 2007-06-11.
- ^ http://www2.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/city/story.html?id=e1b97beb-4e59-42e7-9dca-f83cf0d3d41f
- ^ http://airdrieecho.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1535282
- ^ Municipal Profile - Alberta Municipal Affairs
- ^ http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1= CSD&Code1=4806014&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Rocky%20View%20No.%2044&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR =01&B1=All&Custom=
External links
- Municipal District of Rocky View (official website)
- Rocky View Profile (on AlbertaFirst)
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