News Releases

Parkland County Council passed the 2020 Tax Rate Bylaw at today’s regular Council Meeting, which included a 1.28% decrease in the total tax requirement for the median resident and a 4.41% decrease for a median non-residential property.

Property taxes are calculated based on assessment values, which means properties throughout the County will be affected differently. An analysis of market values found that residential values have decreased by approximately 2.36% while non-residential...
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This morning, Parkland County Council voted to defer the property tax penalty deadline to August 31, 2020 and allow for a 90 day deferral on all municipal utility bills.

“As we continue to navigate these unprecedented circumstances, our residents’ safety and wellbeing is our top priority,” said Mayor Rod Shaigec. “We’re looking at different options to reduce the financial strain on our residents while ensuring we can still deliver the services...

Trans Mountain and Parkland County have signed a Community Benefit Agreement that will see a $225,000 investment in the Entwistle Community Hub Project, a facility offering various indoor and outdoor amenities, including a new pool and library.

“This Agreement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to offset the construction impacts of the Expansion Project and provide local benefits to communities. We’re proud to be involved in a project that will provide new recreation...
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Yesterday, Parkland County Council unanimously voted in favour of joining a new Regional Transit Services Commission (RTSC).

“This project shows immense collaboration for a region that is focused on the best interests of our residents.” said Mayor Rod Shaigec. “It recognizes, as the Metro-Mayors Report, Be Ready Or Be Left Behind noted, to be globally competitive a key success factor is inter-municipal transit.”

The primary goal...
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