Wheatland County exits Calgary Metropolitan Region Board

After several years of advocating against its mandatory participation in the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB), Wheatland County has been granted ministerial approval from Alberta Municipal Affairs to leave the board. Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver announced the decision to allow Wheatland County and the Town of Strathmore to leave the board on March 28 after discussions with board members; these changes took effect on March 31. “Wheatland County recognizes the importance