Public Hearing Scheduled for Bylaw 2026-023
Vulcan County has a Public Hearing for Proposed Bylaw No. 2026-023 scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1:00p.m. It will be held at the Cultural Recreation Center (CRC) located at 504 4th Ave S, Vulcan, Alberta.
The purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 2026-023 is to add Data Processing Operation as a discretionary use to the Vulcan Industrial Park 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 November 6th
Click here to join the Public Hearing Livestream on November 13th
Roles & Responsibilities in Approvals – Provincial and Municipal
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.
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.