Clearwater County and the Village of Caroline have started the process to explore the possibility of amalgamating the two municipalities. This page is dedicated to providing updates on the project as information becomes available.
High Level Project Timeline
Project Background
In January 2020, the Village of Caroline Council indicated a desire to enter negotiations for Amalgamating with Clearwater County.
Subsequently, Clearwater County, in partnership with the Village of Caroline, applied for an Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) – Municipal Restructuring Study Stream Grant.
- 2021 Regional Governance Study (between the Town of Rocky Mountain House, Clearwater County, a Village of Caroline)
As of June 28, 2022, both Village and County Councils authorized the Clearwater – Village Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee to undertake and oversee the amalgamation study project.
- May 2023 Clearwater County-Village of Caroline Amalgamation Study Report
- Watch the May 23, 2023 regular Council meeting live stream recording
Frequently Asked Questions
It is important to note that no final decision has been made about amalgamation by either Village Council or Clearwater County Council yet. The decision must be made by both the County and the Village, and then a request will be sent to the Province of Alberta.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (only for information purposes, updated March 23, 2023)