County of Forty Mile No. 8

Road Conditions

runser — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:30:30 +0000

Updated March 1, 2012 13:00

At this time, the County of Forty Mile No.8 would like to thank all rate payers for their patience and understanding during this difficult time.

The County has closed several roads. An updated map is available here:

40 Mile Park Plan

runser — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:34:33 +0000

The County of Forty Mile has employed Scheffer Andrew ltd. of Medicine Hat to create a long term plan for future development of the Park. This plan was initiated in June 2010 with a public meeting to gather input. The 40 Mile Park Management Committee has now developed a drawing and is seeking more public input before final approval of the Plan. Please review the drawings below and if you have any comments please provide them to 40milepark@fortymile.ab.ca.

Drawing 1

Drawing 2 (Larger with Ortho)

The existing boat launch will be expanded this upcoming season. The current boat launch will remain but will double in size; additional parking may also be developed depending on funds and time frames. More information will be provided once engineering and tendering of work has been completed.

Notice: Hay Crop Agreements

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:03:43 +0000

The County of Forty Mile No. 8 has passed a policy that permission to cut hay along road allowances or in road ditches be granted under the following conditions…Read more in the attached PDF document.

Notice: Irrigation Water on Roads

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:53:45 +0000

Water from end guns shooting on or across County roads is NOT ALLOWED. This is a very serious safety concern and the person responsible could be held liable if an accident were to occur.

Notice: Placement of Haystacks & Granaries

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:05:07 +0000

The placement of haystacks and portable granaries does not require a development permit, but must meet the following setbacks as specified in the Land Use By-Law:

40 metres (130 feet) from the centre line of any public roadway that is not a secondary road on primary highway.
40 metres from the right of way of a primary highway.
60 metres (200 feet) from the centre line of a secondary road.

NATHAN OGDEN
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Notice: General Re-Assessment

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:28:33 +0000

The County of Forty Mile No. 8 is conducting a General Re-assessment of all property within the County boundaries for the 2011 Tax Year. This is an effort to ensure that all properties within the municipality are being treated fairly and equitably with respect to their assessments.

Read more in the Assessment Section of the site.