Cypress County

06/02/2026

💻The regularly scheduled council meeting will stream live at 10 a.m. on our YouTube channel 🔗https://www.youtube.com/

As always the public is welcome to join in person or online. You can find the meeting agenda at www.cypress.ab.ca/p/minutes-agendas

06/01/2026

🌧️ With all the rain we've had, and more in the forecast, our operations department is ready to respond in case of any washouts or water-related issues.

See anything that's a concern? Call the county at 403-526-2888 or use our question/concern form at www.cypress.ab.ca/p/question-concern

Of course, stay safe out there — don't go chasing waterfalls (or potentially washed-out roads). Let us handle those with some good old TLC.

06/01/2026

🚧 Please be advised, the Town of Redcliff had closed a portion of Range Road 64 between 5th Avenue NE and the Cypress County boundary to vehicular traffic effective immediately.

Pursuant to the Town of Redcliff's authority to regulate traffic and protect public safety, the gravel roadway located on Range Road 64 between 5th Avenue NE and the Cypress County boundary is hereby closed to vehicular traffic effective immediately.

The closure is required due to significant roadway deterioration resulting from recent heavy rainfall, creating unsafe driving conditions.

This closure shall remain in effect until the roadway has been inspected, necessary repairs have been completed, and the road has been deemed safe for public use.

Local traffic requiring access to residences, businesses, or agricultural operations within the closure area may proceed with extreme caution; however, travel through the affected area is strongly discouraged.

Please watch for signage posted in the area.

The Town of Redcliff appreciates the public's patience and cooperation while repairs and safety assessments are undertaken.

06/01/2026

Friendly reminder from Statistics Canada to fill out your census. Data from the census helps direct important services in our communities.

Thousands of census employees across the country are helping collect data that are vital to improving the lives of Canadians. These are your family, friends or neighbours making a difference for your community.

If you haven't completed your questionnaire yet and we follow up with you, here’s how to recognize official census communications:

📩 Reminder letters will be sent by mail or delivered in person, which will contain a secure access code to complete the census questionnaire online.

🪪 In person follow-ups will be conducted by employees with an identification card.

📱 Text message reminders may also be sent from the text message short code number 236732.

📞 If a follow-up phone call to a household is needed, the census employees will identify themselves clearly.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/mmFu50Z4jXy.

06/01/2026

🔎 Where are we this month? From roads to spraying ditches, it's a busy summer for our operations team.

Find out what county operations are going on in June on our News page www.cypress.ab.ca/p/local-notices

05/30/2026

☀️ The sun’s out (for now) and our FCSS and fire teams are out at Spectrum in Medicine Hat to let you know some of the important services they provide.

Come say hi and check out the specialized wildland fire truck!

05/29/2026

📂The agenda for the upcoming council meeting is available at www.cypress.ab.ca/p/minutes-agendas

As always, council meetings are open to the public, and live-streamed on YouTube. Participants can also use Zoom to attend remotely.

05/28/2026

🌿 W**d of Concern - Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula)

Flowers are small, yellowish-green, lack petals and sepals, and are supported by 2 green, heart-shaped, leaf-like bracts. Stems are arranged in clumps, smooth and hairless, grow up to 1 metre tall and contain a milky latex.
If you see this around the county and have some questions call the Ag team at (403) 526-2888.

For the full list of weeds common to the county, visit www.cypress.ab.ca/p/weeds-of-the-week

05/28/2026

🏃 Melissa (left, Cypress County) and Peyton (right, Medicine Hat) are at Rotary Track today letting everyone at the South Zone track meet know about the Southern Alberta Summer Games coming up in the County of Forty Mile No. 8 July 8-11!

Sign up with your regional team at www.southernalbertasummergames.com - all ages welcome! Get your friends or family together and have a great time participating in any of the 21 events, ranging from track to esports.

05/28/2026

🚧 Be aware of some road work being done on the Black & White Trail starting next week.

Work is scheduled along the Black & White Trail (Range Road 60) between Township Road 93 and 91 from June 1-July 31. Expect reduced speed limits and equipment during daytime hours.

You can find road closure updates involving county-controlled roads on our website at www.cypress.ab.ca/p/road-interruptions