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{{Collapsible list |1=Div. 1 Shannon Laprise |2=Div. 2 Amber Link |3=Div. 3 Donna Biggar |4=Div. 4 Tom Ikert |5=Div. 5 Scott Klassen |6=Div. 6 Glenn Koester |7=Div. 7 Rick Laursen
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== History ==
== History ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=January 2024}}
On January 1, 1955, Improvement District No. 41, part of Improvement District No. 42, part of the Municipal Districts of Bow Valley No. 40, Serviceberry No. 43, and Kneehill No. 48, were merged into one new municipal district to be known as the Municipal District of Wheatland No. 40 for the first time.
On January 1, 1955, Improvement District No. 41, part of Improvement District No. 42, part of the Municipal Districts of Bow Valley No. 40, Serviceberry No. 43, and Kneehill No. 48, were merged into one new municipal district to be known as the Municipal District of Wheatland No. 40 for the first time.


The Municipal District of Wheatland No. 40 and the Wheatland School Division No. 40 joined together on January 1, 1961, and became known as the County of Wheatland No. 16.
The Municipal District of Wheatland No. 40 and the Wheatland School Division No. 40 joined on January 1, 1961, and became known as the County of Wheatland No. 16.


On March 6, 1996, the name was changed from the County of Wheatland No. 16 to the name currently used, Wheatland County.
On March 6, 1996, the name was changed from the County of Wheatland No. 16 to the name currently used, Wheatland County.
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The following [[Hamlet (place)|hamlets]] are located within Wheatland County.<ref name=communities/>
The following [[Hamlet (place)|hamlets]] are located within Wheatland County.<ref name=communities/>
;[[List of hamlets in Alberta|Hamlets]]
;[[List of hamlets in Alberta|Hamlets]]
*[[Ardenode, Alberta|Ardenode]]
*[[Carseland, Alberta|Carseland]]
*[[Carseland, Alberta|Carseland]]
*[[Chancellor, Alberta|Chancellor]]
*[[Chancellor, Alberta|Chancellor]]
*[[Cheadle, Alberta|Cheadle]]
*[[Cheadle, Alberta|Cheadle]]
*[[Cluny, Alberta|Cluny]]
*[[Cluny, Alberta|Cluny]]
*[[Dalum, Alberta|Dalum]]
*[[Gleichen, Alberta|Gleichen]]
*[[Gleichen, Alberta|Gleichen]]
*[[Lyalta, Alberta|Lyalta]]
*[[Lyalta, Alberta|Lyalta]]
*[[Namaka, Alberta|Namaka]]
*[[Namaka, Alberta|Namaka]]
*[[Nightingale, Alberta|Nightingale]]
*[[Nightingale, Alberta|Nightingale]]
*[[Redland, Alberta|Redland]]
*[[Rosebud, Alberta|Rosebud]]
*[[Rosebud, Alberta|Rosebud]]
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The following [[List of localities in Alberta|localities]] are located within Wheatland County.<ref name=localities>{{cite web | url=http://stds.statcan.gc.ca/sgc-cgt/2006/ersl-rerl-fin-eng.asp?criteria=4805012 | title=Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4805012 - Wheatland County, geographical codes and localities, 2006 | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=2010-03-05 | access-date=2012-08-12}}</ref>
The following [[List of localities in Alberta|localities]] are located within Wheatland County.<ref name=localities>{{cite web | url=http://stds.statcan.gc.ca/sgc-cgt/2006/ersl-rerl-fin-eng.asp?criteria=4805012 | title=Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4805012 - Wheatland County, geographical codes and localities, 2006 | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=2010-03-05 | access-date=2012-08-12}}</ref>
;Localities
;Localities
*[[Ardenode, Alberta|Ardenode]] ([[designated place]])
*Baintree
*Baintree
*Bartstow
*Bartstow
*Caruso
*Caruso
*[[Crowfoot, Alberta|Crowfoot]]
*[[Crowfoot, Alberta|Crowfoot]]
*[[Dalum, Alberta|Dalum]]
*Dunshalt
*Dunshalt
*Eagle Lake
*Eagle Lake
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*Makepeace
*Makepeace
*Phidias
*Phidias
*[[Redland, Alberta|Redland]] (designated place)
*Rosebud Creek
*Rosebud Creek
*Stobart
*Stobart
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== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Wheatland County had a population of 8,738 living in 2,842 of its 3,108 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:8738-8788}}|8788|1}} from its 2016 population of 8,788. With a land area of {{cvt|4505.05|km2}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|8738|4505.05|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000202&geocode=A000248 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=February 9, 2022}}</ref>
In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Wheatland County had a population of 8,738 living in 2,842 of its 3,108 total private dwellings. With a land area of {{cvt|4505.05|km2}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|8738|4505.05|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000202&geocode=A000248 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=February 9, 2022}}</ref>

In the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 Census of Population]] conducted by Statistics Canada, Wheatland County had a population of 8,788 living in 2,836 of its 3,117 total private dwellings, a {{percentage|{{#expr:8788-8285}}|8285|1}} change from its 2011 population of 8,285. With a land area of {{convert|4545.92|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|8788|4545.92|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 8, 2017 | access-date=February 8, 2017}}</ref>


== Attractions ==
== Attractions ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=January 2024}}
After the sod turning in 2016, the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre opened its doors to the public on February 23, 2019. The unique partnership between Golden Hills School Division #75, the Town of Strathmore, and Wheatland County made the project possible. The facility will serve as a regional recreational centre for visitors and residents of Strathmore and Wheatland County. The facility offers an indoor space to play soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, badminton, [[pickleball]], and walking/running on the indoor track.
After the sod turning in 2016, the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre opened its doors to the public on February 23, 2019. The unique partnership between Golden Hills School Division #75, the Town of Strathmore, and Wheatland County made the project possible. The facility will serve as a regional recreational centre for visitors and residents of Strathmore and Wheatland County. The facility offers an indoor space to play soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, badminton, [[pickleball]], and walking/running on the indoor track.


The Hamlet of Rosebud is home to the Rosebud Theatre and School of the Arts (Alberta's only professional rural theatre) and regular performances are held. Rosebud is also home to the annual Rosebud Chamber Music Festival, several art galleries, boutique shops and a centennial museum.
The Hamlet of Rosebud is home to the Rosebud Theatre and School of the Arts (Alberta's only professional rural theatre) and regular performances are held. Rosebud is also home to the annual Rosebud Chamber Music Festival, several art galleries, boutique shops and a centennial museum.


Wheatland County has three golf courses. The Oxbow Country Golf Course is a 9-hole course, while Speargrass Golf Course and Muirfield Lakes Golf Club are 18-hole courses.
Wheatland County has three golf courses. The Oxbow Country Golf Course is a 9-hole course, while Speargrass Golf Course and Muirfield Lakes Golf Club are 18-hole courses.


== Education ==
== Education ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=January 2024}}
Wheatland County is part of the [http://www.ghsd75.ca/ Golden Hills School Division].
Wheatland County is part of the Golden Hills School Division.<ref>[http://www.ghsd75.ca/ Golden Hills School Division]</ref>


There are two schools within Wheatland County boundaries: the [http://www.carselandschool.com/ Carseland School] (elementary), and the [http://wheatlandcrossing.ghsd75.ca/ Wheatland Crossing School] (K-12).
There are two schools within Wheatland County boundaries: Carseland School<ref>[http://www.carselandschool.com/ Carseland School]</ref> (elementary), and Wheatland Crossing School<ref>[http://wheatlandcrossing.ghsd75.ca/ Wheatland Crossing School]</ref> (K-12).


Carseland School is one of the oldest schools in the region. It was originally built in 1930 then rebuilt in 1993. It serves the hamlet of approximately 700 people as well as the surrounding rural area.
Carseland School is one of the oldest schools in the region. It was originally built in 1930 then rebuilt in 1993. It serves the hamlet of approximately 700 people as well as the surrounding rural area.


The Wheatland Crossing School is located in rural Wheatland County and serves students living in Rockyford, Rosebud, Standard, Cluny, Gleichen, Hussar, and east Wheatland. The official grand opening for Wheatland Crossing took place on September 26, 2017.
The Wheatland Crossing School is located in rural Wheatland County and serves students living in Rockyford, Rosebud, Standard, Cluny, Gleichen, Hussar, and east Wheatland. The official grand opening for Wheatland Crossing took place on September 26, 2017.
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== Economy ==
== Economy ==
The economy of Wheatland County is dominated by agriculture and the oil and gas industry.
The economy of Wheatland County is dominated by agriculture and the oil and gas industry.


There are two industrial areas in the County. The Origin Business Park is a light/medium industrial area on Highway 1 near the Rocky View County border. The Goldfinch Industrial ASP area has a heavy industrial cluster. Goldfinch is located off of Highway 24 near the Hamlet of Carseland and is served by CP Rail. Companies such as Nutrien, Orica, Stella Jones, Federated Coop Ltd, and Richardson Pioneer have plants in the area.
There are two industrial areas in the county. {{Citation needed span|date=January 2024|The Origin Business Park is a light/medium industrial area on Highway 1 near the Rocky View County border. The Goldfinch Industrial ASP area has a heavy industrial cluster. Goldfinch is located off Highway 24 near the Hamlet of Carseland and is served by CP Rail. Companies such as Nutrien, Orica, Stella Jones, Federated Coop Ltd, and Richardson Pioneer have plants in the area.}}


Wheatland County also has a developing renewable energy industry with several solar and wind projects and a gas to liquids upgrading facility. The county is actively pursuing opportunities in the hydrogen space and has hired a specialist to develop a strategy and engage industry.
{{Citation needed span|date=January 2024|Wheatland County also has a developing renewable energy industry with several solar and wind projects and a gas-to-liquids upgrading facility. The county is actively pursuing opportunities in the hydrogen space and has hired a specialist to develop a strategy and engage industry.}}


In July 2022, CGC Inc., announced plans to invest $210 Million to construct a wallboard plant in the Goldfinch area of the county.
{{Citation needed span|date=January 2024|In July 2022, CGC Inc., announced plans to invest $210 million to construct a wallboard plant in the Goldfinch area of the county.}}


In August 2022, [[De Havilland Canada]] (DHC) had to decommission its [[Downsview Airport|Downsview]], Toronto, manufacturing facility, as the underlying land had been sold for redevelopment.<ref name=Skies2023/> Previous plans to build new facilities in Calgary had fallen through, and {{Citation needed span|date=January 2024|in September 2022, DHC announced that it would construct a new aircraft production facility, De Havilland Field, in Wheatland County. The announcement stated that the investment would eventually create 1,500 jobs.}} In August 2023, the regulatory approval process was still underway, and DHC updated its plans to say that it would restart production of its primary product, the [[De Havilland Canada Dash 8|Dash 8 Q400]], in Wheatland County by no later than 2033.<ref name=Skies2023>{{cite web |title=De Havilland Canada confident in location for new manufacturing plant despite concerns |first=Brent |last=Jang |date=2023-08-23 |website=.com |url=https://skiesmag.com/news/de-havilland-canada-confident-location-new-manufacturing-plant-despite-concerns/ |access-date=2024-01-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002144155/https://skiesmag.com/news/de-havilland-canada-confident-location-new-manufacturing-plant-despite-concerns/ |archive-date=2023-10-02 |url-status=live}}</ref>
On September 21, 2022, De Havilland Canada announced that it would construct a new aircraft production facility called De Havilland Field in Wheatland County. This is an investment that will eventually create 1,500 jobs.


The Infinite WC is the economic development brand for Wheatland County.
The Infinite WC is the economic development brand for Wheatland County.

Latest revision as of 15:26, 21 July 2024

Wheatland County
Municipal district
Location within Alberta
Location within Alberta
Coordinates: 51°02′16″N 113°24′01″W / 51.03778°N 113.40028°W / 51.03778; -113.40028
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division5
Administrative office242006 Range Road 243
Established1955
Incorporated1961 (County)
Government
[2]
 • ReeveAmber Link
 • Governing bodyWheatland County Council[1]
List
  • Div. 1 Shannon Laprise
  • Div. 2 Amber Link
  • Div. 3 Donna Biggar
  • Div. 4 Tom Ikert
  • Div. 5 Scott Klassen
  • Div. 6 Glenn Koester
  • Div. 7 Rick Laursen
 • CAOBrian Henderson
 • MPMartin Shields
(Bow River)
 • MLA
List
Area
 (2021)[3]
 • Land4,505.05 km2 (1,739.41 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total8,738
 • Density1.9/km2 (5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MST)
Websitewheatlandcounty.ca

Wheatland County is a municipal district in south-central Alberta, Canada that is east of Calgary. Located in Census Division No. 5, its municipal office is located east of the Town of Strathmore on Highway 1.

History

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On January 1, 1955, Improvement District No. 41, part of Improvement District No. 42, part of the Municipal Districts of Bow Valley No. 40, Serviceberry No. 43, and Kneehill No. 48, were merged into one new municipal district to be known as the Municipal District of Wheatland No. 40 for the first time.

The Municipal District of Wheatland No. 40 and the Wheatland School Division No. 40 joined on January 1, 1961, and became known as the County of Wheatland No. 16.

On March 6, 1996, the name was changed from the County of Wheatland No. 16 to the name currently used, Wheatland County.

Geography

[edit]

Communities and localities

[edit]

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wheatland County had a population of 8,738 living in 2,842 of its 3,108 total private dwellings. With a land area of 4,505.05 km2 (1,739.41 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.9/km2 (5.0/sq mi) in 2021.[3]

Attractions

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After the sod turning in 2016, the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre opened its doors to the public on February 23, 2019. The unique partnership between Golden Hills School Division #75, the Town of Strathmore, and Wheatland County made the project possible. The facility will serve as a regional recreational centre for visitors and residents of Strathmore and Wheatland County. The facility offers an indoor space to play soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, badminton, pickleball, and walking/running on the indoor track.

The Hamlet of Rosebud is home to the Rosebud Theatre and School of the Arts (Alberta's only professional rural theatre) and regular performances are held. Rosebud is also home to the annual Rosebud Chamber Music Festival, several art galleries, boutique shops and a centennial museum.

Wheatland County has three golf courses. The Oxbow Country Golf Course is a 9-hole course, while Speargrass Golf Course and Muirfield Lakes Golf Club are 18-hole courses.

Education

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Wheatland County is part of the Golden Hills School Division.[6]

There are two schools within Wheatland County boundaries: Carseland School[7] (elementary), and Wheatland Crossing School[8] (K-12).

Carseland School is one of the oldest schools in the region. It was originally built in 1930 then rebuilt in 1993. It serves the hamlet of approximately 700 people as well as the surrounding rural area.

The Wheatland Crossing School is located in rural Wheatland County and serves students living in Rockyford, Rosebud, Standard, Cluny, Gleichen, Hussar, and east Wheatland. The official grand opening for Wheatland Crossing took place on September 26, 2017.

Located in Strathmore, Alberta, there are additional schools belonging to the Golden Hills School Division. There are three elementary schools (Wheatland, Westmount, and Brentwood), one junior high school (Crowther Memorial Junior High School), and one high school (Strathmore High School). In 2018, a new regional K-12 school (George Freeman) opened and will be serving Strathmore and rural Wheatland County students.

Christ the Redeemer Catholic School Division also provides education services to the region with a K-6 School (Sacred Heart Academy) and grade 7 to 12 school (Holy Cross Collegiate) in Strathmore.

In September 2008, Trinity Christian Academy opened at the former Covenant Bible College property in Strathmore. Trinity Christian is a Christian school providing Kindergarten through grade 9 and is publicly funded.

Economy

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The economy of Wheatland County is dominated by agriculture and the oil and gas industry.

There are two industrial areas in the county. The Origin Business Park is a light/medium industrial area on Highway 1 near the Rocky View County border. The Goldfinch Industrial ASP area has a heavy industrial cluster. Goldfinch is located off Highway 24 near the Hamlet of Carseland and is served by CP Rail. Companies such as Nutrien, Orica, Stella Jones, Federated Coop Ltd, and Richardson Pioneer have plants in the area.[citation needed]

Wheatland County also has a developing renewable energy industry with several solar and wind projects and a gas-to-liquids upgrading facility. The county is actively pursuing opportunities in the hydrogen space and has hired a specialist to develop a strategy and engage industry.[citation needed]

In July 2022, CGC Inc., announced plans to invest $210 million to construct a wallboard plant in the Goldfinch area of the county.[citation needed]

In August 2022, De Havilland Canada (DHC) had to decommission its Downsview, Toronto, manufacturing facility, as the underlying land had been sold for redevelopment.[9] Previous plans to build new facilities in Calgary had fallen through, and in September 2022, DHC announced that it would construct a new aircraft production facility, De Havilland Field, in Wheatland County. The announcement stated that the investment would eventually create 1,500 jobs.[citation needed] In August 2023, the regulatory approval process was still underway, and DHC updated its plans to say that it would restart production of its primary product, the Dash 8 Q400, in Wheatland County by no later than 2033.[9]

The Infinite WC is the economic development brand for Wheatland County.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search". www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca. Government of Alberta. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4805012 - Wheatland County, geographical codes and localities, 2006". Statistics Canada. March 5, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  6. ^ Golden Hills School Division
  7. ^ Carseland School
  8. ^ Wheatland Crossing School
  9. ^ a b Jang, Brent (August 23, 2023). "De Havilland Canada confident in location for new manufacturing plant despite concerns". .com. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
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