Vulcan County supports and promotes recreation and culture within our region in conjunction with our local Recreation Boards. Council recently updated the funding policy to enhance the grant application process. We would like to thank the Recreation Board’s for their feedback and support as we undertook these updates.

Local clubs and organizations needing recreation or cultural grants from the County are encouraged to submit an application to their Recreation Board by August 1st, 2024 for funding issued in 2025.

CLICK HERE for the application form and information on the funding process.

Our Corporate Services Department has recently released the 2023 Annual Financial Report which provides readers with comprehensive financial reporting for the County. The report provides an in-depth financial statements analysis and financial statistics and ratios.

Vulcan County has been proud recipient of the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for prior year submissions and will be providing the 2023 Annual Financial Report for consideration of the CAnFR award.

For information about the financial report, please contact the Corporate Services Department at 403-485-2241.

Click here to view the 2023 Annual Financial Report.

The 2024 tax notices have been mailed, and you have until July 31st to pay before penalties are issued.

If you have not received your tax notice, please call our office at 403-485-2241.

There are multiple ways to pay your taxes:

• Mail your cheque to: Vulcan County, Box 180, Vulcan, AB, T0L 2B0
• In Person: Vulcan County Administration Building – Mon to Fri – 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Online banking or in-person at your financial institution
• NEW Virtual County Hall – you can pay using a credit card (1.75% fee applicable)

A 6% penalty will be charged on August 1st on all outstanding taxes.

Vulcan County is inviting you to participate in our local recreation & tourism photo contest! We want your help capturing the great activities and events the County has to offer. This contest will run from June 3rd to August 23rd.

For more information on Rules & Regulations and how to enter the contest, please click HERE.

On April 17th, 2024, County Council approved the 2023 Audited Financial Statements.

Did you know? We have an Annual Financial Reporting Dashboard that allows users to review Vulcan County’s 2023 Annual Financial Information and view additional information and notes about the statements. And new this year, the Dashboard can be easily viewed on your mobile device by selecting ‘Mobile View’ when the Dashboard is open.

Click Here to view the County’s 2023 Annual Financial Dashboard

Vulcan County has developed a Performance Measures Dashboard which allows the public to review the performance measures for Vulcan County and to compare those measures to other municipalities (of comparable size) and provincial averages.

We have recently updated and enhanced the Performance Measures Dashboards to include details on Municipal Tax Rates and Tax Rate Details, including 2019-2023 tax rates, tax information, and comparison data to other similar municipalities.

Click Here to view the County’s Interactive Performance Measures Dashboard

It’s that time of year again, Dust Abatement Applications are now open for the 2024 season. With spring quickly approaching please don’t forget to apply before April 12, 2024. For more information on Dust Abatement and how to apply please click here.

The Vulcan RCMP is conducting an Annual Performance Planning survey and are looking for the public’s feedback on policing priorities. Please click here to complete the survey.

Survey closes March 20, 2024.

The Vulcan RCMP are also hosting a Town Hall meeting on Monday, March 18th at 6:30p.m. at the Milo Community Hall (103 Centre Street). The agenda includes a recap of last years, statistics, annual planning and a Q&A session. The County Peace Officers will also be in attendance. All are welcome to join.

We need your help! We would really appreciate your feedback as we re-write our Municipal Development Plan. Please take a few minutes to let us know your thoughts in our online survey AND to enter the draw for a $300 NAPA Gift Card.

Survey is available HERE.