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Rocky View County

Municipal district in Alberta, Canada

Summary

Municipal district in Alberta, Canada

Field	Value
official_name	Rocky View County
other_name	Municipal District of Rocky View No. 44 (1956–2009)
Municipal District of Calgary No. 44 (1955–1956)
settlement_type	Municipal district
image_skyline	Rockyview MD-Rockies Foothills.JPG
image_caption	View of the Rockies and Foothills
image_flag	Rocky View County Flag.png
image_seal	RockyViewCounty_logo.gif
seal_type	Logo
image_map
map_caption	Major communities
image_map1	AB locator ROCKY VIEW COUNTY.svg
mapsize1	200
map_caption1	Location within Alberta
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	Canada
subdivision_type1	Province
subdivision_name1	Alberta
subdivision_type2	Planning region
subdivision_name2	South Saskatchewan
subdivision_type3	Metropolitan area
subdivision_name3	Calgary
government_footnotes
leader_title	Reeve
leader_name	Sunny Samra
leader_title1	Councillors
leader_name1	Kevin Hanson, Don Kochan, Alison Whiting, Samanntha Wright, Greg Boehlke, Ken Ball
seat_type	Administrative office
seat	Balzac
established_title	Incorporated
established_date	January 1, 1955
established_title2	Name changed
established_date2	January 9, 1956
June 24, 2009
area_footnotes	(2021)
area_land_km2	3828.85
population_as_of	2021
population_footnotes
population_total	41028
population_density_km2	10.7
timezone	MST
utc_offset	−7
timezone_DST	MDT
utc_offset_DST	−6
elevation_footnotes
postal_code_type	Forward sortation area
postal_code	T1Z
website

Municipal District of Calgary No. 44 (1955–1956) June 24, 2009

Rocky View County is a municipal district in southern Alberta, Canada that is named for its views of the nearby Rocky Mountains to the west. It surrounds most of Calgary, forming the city's northern boundary and most of the city's western and eastern boundaries. At a population of 41,028 in 2021, Rocky View County is the most populous municipal district in Alberta. Though predominantly rural in nature, Rocky View County is home to 14 hamlets, including Langdon, one of Alberta's most populous hamlets. Its rural areas are home to numerous country residential subdivisions.

History

The Municipal District (MD) of Calgary No. 44 was originally formed on January 1, 1955 from part of Improvement District No. 46 and parts of five municipal districts – the MD of Serviceberry No. 43, the MD of Conrich No. 44, the MD of Springbank No. 45, the MD of Kneehill No. 48, and the MD of Mountain View No. 49. The MD of Calgary No. 44 was renamed the MD of Rocky View No. 44 on January 9, 1956.

"Rocky View" was the successful entry selected in December 1955, in a local competition to rename the newly formed municipal district. The entry was submitted by Leslie Burwash of Balzac. "Bow View" and "Chinook" placed second and third respectively in the competition. The name "Rocky View" was successful due to its descriptive nature as most areas within the MD of Rocky View No. 44 have views of the Rocky Mountains to the west.

The MD of Rocky View No. 44 changed its name to Rocky View County on June 24, 2009.

On July 28, 2020, Rocky View County applied to the Province of Alberta to change its municipal classification from an MD to a Specialized Municipality, like Strathcona County near Edmonton. This request was subsequently denied by the Province.

Geography

Communities and localities {{anchor|Communities}}

The following urban municipalities border Rocky View County. ;Cities

Airdrie
Chestermere ;Towns
Cochrane
Crossfield
Irricana ;Villages
Beiseker ;Summer villages
none The following hamlets are located within Rocky View County. ;Hamlets
Balzac
Bottrel
Bragg Creek
Cochrane Lake
Conrich
Dalemead
Dalroy
Delacour
Harmony
Indus
Janet
Kathyrn
Keoma
Langdon
Madden

The following localities are located within Rocky View County. ;Localities

Allandale Estates
Anatapy
Artists View East Subdivision
Artists View Park West (designated place) or Artists View West Subdivision
Banded Peak Place
Bearspan Heights
Bearspaw
Bennett
Braemore Ranch
Caldbeck
Calling Horse Estates
Camp Gardner
Circle Five
Colpitts Ranch Subdivision
Country Estates
Craigdhu
Croxford Estates
Cullen Creek
Deerwood Estates
Del-Rich Meadows
Elbow River Estates
Elk Valley Park
Entheos West
Fawnhill
Garden Heights
Georgian Estates
Ghost Dam
Glenbow
Green Valley Place
Helmsdale
High Point Estates (designated place)
Idlewood Estates
Inverlake
Kersey
Lake Erie Estates
Lansdowne Estates
Livingstone Estates
Mitford
Mount View Estates
Mountain View Estates
Murray Acres Estates
Nier
Norfolk
O'Neil Ranchettes
Partridge Place
Pinebrook Estates
Pirmez Creek
Prairie Royale
Radnor
River Ridge Estates
Robertson
Rocky View
Rolling Range Estates
Rosewood
Springbank Meadows
Springgate Estates
Springland Estates
Springshire Estates
Toki Estates
Tower Ridge Estates
West Bluff Road Subdivision
Wild Rose Country Estates
Wildcat
Williams Subdivision
Wintergreen ;Other places
Bearspaw-Glendale (country residential area)
Elbow Valley (country residential area)
Heritage Woods (designated place)
Springbank (country residential area)

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Rocky View County had a population of 41,028 living in 13,905 of its 14,714 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 39,407. With a land area of 3828.85 km2, it had a population density of in 2021.

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Rocky View County had a population of 39,407 living in 13,042 of its 13,620 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 35,754. With a land area of 3836.33 km2, it had a population density of in 2016.

Rocky View County's 2013 municipal census counted a population of 38,055, a 6.4% increase over its adjusted 2011 federal census population of 35,754. Its previous 2006 municipal census counted a population of 34,597.

Attractions

Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
Bragg Creek Community Centre and historic downtown
Bragg Creek Provincial Park
Calaway Park
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
CrossIron Mills
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Pioneer Acres Museum

Government

Municipal

Rocky View County has a council consisting of elected officials representing seven electoral divisions. Municipal elections, organized under the Alberta Elections Act from Alberta Municipal Affairs, are held every four years, the last being in October, 2025.

Each October, the councillors elect a Reeve and a Deputy Reeve from among their number.

The Rocky View Council consists of:

Kevin Hanson - Division 1: Southwest Rocky View County - Elbow Valley, Bragg Creek
Don Kochan, - Division 2: West Rocky View County - Springbank
Alison Whiting - Division 3: West Rocky View County - Cochrane Lake, South Bearspaw, Glendale
Samanntha Wright, Deputy Reeve - Division 4: Northwest Rocky View County - North Bearspaw, Bottrell, Madden
Greg Boehlke - Division 5: Northeast Rocky View County - Kathryn, Keoma, surrounding Airdrie and Crossfield
Sunny Samra, Reeve - Division 6: East Rocky View County - Conrich, Dalroy, Indus, Janet
Ken Ball - Division 7: Hamlet of Langdon

Provincial

Rocky View County is served by the Provincial Electoral Divisions of Airdrie, Chestermere-Rocky View and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills.

Rocky View is currently represented in the Alberta Legislature by MLA Angela Pitt in the riding of Airdrie, Chantelle De Jonge in Chestermere-Strathmore and Nathan Cooper in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills.

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 14, 2008.

Infrastructure

Transportation

;Highways Rocky View County is bisected by the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) and Highway 2. Highway 9, a major transportation route between Calgary and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, also bisects the eastern portion of Rocky View County.

;Railways The main lines of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Canadian National Railway (CNR) between Calgary and Edmonton travel through Rocky View County. The CPKC main line is routed through the City of Airdrie and the Town of Crossfield, while the CNR main line is routed through the Town of Irricana and the Village of Beiseker.

;Airports Two airports are located within Rocky View County – Beiseker Airport and Springbank Airport, while airports in Calgary and Airdrie are also in close proximity.

References

{{Rocky View County Council. ref
(August 28, 2015). "Location and History Profile: Rocky View County". [[Alberta Municipal Affairs]].
(April 2004). "Municipal District of Rocky View, Alberta, Canada: Community Profile". Municipal District of Rocky View No. 44.
"Specialized Municipality".
(2012-06-20). "Airdrie, City (Census Subdivision), Alberta". [[Statistics Canada]].
{{AltaML
(2010-03-05). "Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4806014 - Rocky View No. 44, geographical codes and localities, 2006". [[Statistics Canada]].
(October 26, 2020). "Geo-Administrative Areas (Hamlet, Locality and Townsite Culture Points)". AltaLIS.
Government of Canada, Statistics Canada. (October 26, 2022). "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population Brampton East, Ontario Federal electoral district (2013 Representation Order)".
(February 9, 2022). "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". [[Statistics Canada]].
(February 8, 2017). "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". [[Statistics Canada]].
(August 30, 2013). "Rocky View's Total Population Results are In". Rocky View County.
(November 14, 2012). "Interim List of Changes to Municipal Boundaries, Status, and Names From January 2, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (Table 1 – Changes to census subdivisions in alphabetical order by province and territory)". [[Statistics Canada]].
(September 15, 2009). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List". Alberta Municipal Affairs.
"Council". Rocky View County.

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