Yellowhead County acquires approximately 1,850 acres as part of long-term sustainable development strategy.

We are excited to announce that Yellowhead County has acquired approximately 1,850 acres of land on the west side of the county as part of our long-term strategy for the sustainable development of our region. This purchase aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan for 2022-2025, which provides direction to “Build a Robust and Adaptable Economy” with direction to “Put a focus on enhanced tourism attraction” and “Work towards Jasper/Hinton Airport becoming a potential economic driver”.

This land acquisition will enable us to create recreational amenities and opportunities for residents, while expanding tourism attractions in our region, thereby fostering economic development and growth. Although specific long-term goals will emerge over time, the intent of this land purchase is to support economic diversification and recreational development in our region while minimizing any environmental impacts.

It has taken over five years to reach this point, and we would like to thank the Province of Alberta and its Public Lands Division for their collaboration with us in helping to bring this to fruition. A special thank you goes out to MLA Martin Long for his unwavering guidance and assistance over the past five years, which helped ensure our success.

We look forward to collaborating with the community to transform this land into a valuable and sustainable resource for future generations to enjoy.

We encourage Yellowhead County residents and any other interested parties to monitor the county webpage, which will outline project milestones and advancements in the years to come.

~ Mayor Wade Williams and Council