Public Hearing Scheduled for Bylaw 2026-007 Rural Industrial Rezone

Vulcan County has a Public Hearing for Proposed Bylaw No. 2026-007 scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00p.m. It will be held at the Champion Community Hall, 106 2nd Street North, Champion, Alberta.

The purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 2026-007 is to redesignate Section 14 and portions of E1/2 15-15-21 W4 containing approximately 350± ha (865± acres) from “Rural General – RG” to “Rural Industrial – RI”. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to develop the property in accordance with the provisions of the Rural Industrial Land Use District.

View the Official Public Hearing Notice.

View our Public Hearing Guide on how to participate.

View Bylaw & Submitted Application.

View the Public Hearing Agenda – To Be Posted June 5th

Click here to join the Public Hearing Livestream on June 10th

Vulcan County
  • Land use and zoning.
  • Municipal servicing and compatibility.
  • Noise, Light, and Visual Impacts.
  • Development permits.

Province of Alberta:
  • Regulates energy facilities and major industrial approvals.
  • Sets environmental, health, and safety standards.
  • Sets Data Centre Policy & Attracts Data Centres to the Province.

Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC):
  • Regulates natural gas usage and co-location of facilities at data centres.
  • Requires a public engagement process to occur.
  • Also requires emissions testing and noise impact assessments prior to approval.

Bow River Irrigation District (BRID):
  • Water procurement & use.

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEP):
  • Regulates stormwater & runoff, including approvals and monitoring.

Click here for a jurisdictional approval matrix

The personal information you provide is collected in accordance with Section 4(c) of the Alberta Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and will be protected under Part 2 of that Act. The information collected will be used for the purposes of the public hearing. Please direct any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information to Vulcan County’s Access & Privacy Officer at 403-485-2241.

Celebrate Economic Development Week With Vulcan County

Vulcan County Council has officially proclaimed May 4–8, 2026, as Economic Development Week, recognizing the critical role economic development plays in fostering a strong, resilient, and vibrant community.

For more than 50 years, Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) has served as Alberta’s leading economic development network, advancing the profession through valuable resources, training, and networking opportunities. In alignment with this legacy, Vulcan County joins communities across the province in celebrating the professionals and partnerships that drive economic growth and opportunity.

Economic developers are at the forefront of building strong local economies. Their work supports job creation and retention, encourages business expansion, and strengthens the local tax base. By championing entrepreneurship and innovation, they help launch the next generation of businesses that will shape Alberta’s future.

Throughout Economic Development Week, Vulcan County will celebrate the people, businesses, and opportunities that make the region unique.

Highlights of the week include:

  • The launch of a brand-new economic development website: explorevulcancounty.com
  • Introduction of an upgraded online business directory
  • Highlights on projects from around the County
  • A special social media giveaway

Follow Vulcan County on Facebook and Instagram throughout the week to follow along!

Official Economic Development Week Proclamation

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25jul9:00 am5:00 pmPopup Open Event9:00 am - 5:00 pm Kngston Town, 400 Southwest Kingston Avenue Portland, OR

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Time

(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Kngston Town

400 Southwest Kingston Avenue Portland, OR