The Church Ranches Homeowners Association's Annual General Meeting took place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Members who attended enjoyed a presentation and take-home information on Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention and Management. Pauli Kruger (Rocky View County Emergency Management) and Corrie Carrobourgh (Fire Inspector) provided appreciated advice.  

Following the presentation, CRHA President Claudine Hanson called the AGM to order. For more information on the AGM, visit the "Documents" section of this website. The DRAFT minutes for this year's meeting are included. These minutes are not official until voted on and approved at the AGM in 2025. 

The County has been hosting drop-in coffee chats for people to provide feedback on revisions to the Municipal Development Plan (MDP). The MDP affects Church Ranches in that it will outline how Rocky View County should develop in the future. If you missed the feedback session in Bearspaw on January 17, you can complete the online survey here. The survey will be open until March 1, 2024. Further in-person coffee chats are as follows: 

Cross Iron Mills Mall Community Kiosk - Tues., Feb. 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Prairie Grounds Coffee House, Langdon - Wed., Feb. 7 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Donut Man, Crossfield - Fri., Feb. 9 from 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.

Thanks to the snow, the Fire Advisory issued earlier this week has been lifted. Let the European Christmas Market fireworks show go on!

Given the current conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has issued a Fire Advisory for West Rocky View County effective immediately. This represents a moderate fire risk and remains in effect so long as the weather conditions continue. During a Fire Advisory, all burning and fireworks permits are suspended and burning is banned. For more information, please click here. 

Rocky View County is seeking input from the public for the redrafting and updating of the Municipal Development Plan. This process will outline Rocky View County's future from a planning and development perspective. As such, it will have an impact on Church Ranches and surrounding areas. You can be involved in various ways, including attending the Open House on November 28, 2023, at Rockpointe Church from 2:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and by participating in the online survey found here. 

The following are RVC Council items that may affect Church Ranches and/or its residents. Please consider if they are of interest to you. Rocky View County Council will be holding a Special Council Meeting on November 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the proposed 2024 Operating and Capital Budget. For more information, click here. As well, the County's Municipal Development Plan (MDP) review project has begun. The open house for the Bearspaw area will be on Wednesday, November 28, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Rockpointe Church. For more information, click here. 

The Board is aware of damage to pathways and trees on the Common Lands that took place over October 21-22, 2023. This damage is the result of a police incident that began in Calgary and ended, after pursuit by car and helicopter, on private property in Church Ranches. One individual was arrested after driving on some of the Church Ranches pathways and through the gate at the service garage driveway. The truck, abandoned after a crash, had to be removed with a tow truck. The Board is getting estimates for the repairs. 

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Volunteer Opportunity

The Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre is looking for volunteers for the second annual European Christmas Market. For more information, please click here.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who worked to bring us another fun fishing derby and barbecue on September 9. It was nice to enjoy the day and catch up with neighbours!

Rocky View County is engaged in creating a new Aggregate Resource Plan. The outcome of this plan will have a direct impact on local gravel pit applications and developments. For more information, please visit the Rocky View County website, or click HERE.