On March 10, 2026, the Rocky View County Council approved a new framework for updating local business permits and directed staff to prepare changes to how residents can speak at public hearings. This meeting in Rocky View County, Alberta, focused on administrative changes that could affect how community groups and businesses operate in the area.
Council members approved the ‘Business Licensing Terms of Reference,’ which will guide a phased approach to business licensing. This plan will look at permit fees and which groups might not have to pay them, which could impact how local organizations manage their costs.
Council also directed Administration to prepare amendments to the Procedure Bylaw by April 2026. These proposed changes would give people more time to speak and respond during public hearings, while also setting limits on how long those discussions can be extended.
During the meeting, the council also approved several requests to change how land is used for properties in Division 2 and Division 6. While there was no specific mention of funding for the Rocky View Chestermere Agricultural Society, these updated county rules could still affect how the group organizes its upcoming spring and summer events.
