Cardston County

06/16/2026

06/10/2026

🚛 Mountain View Transfer Station – Summer Hours ♻️

The Mountain View Transfer Station will be open:

📅 Wednesdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📅 Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

🗓️ June 30 to September 2

We’re also excited to announce the addition of a new recycling bin! Residents can now recycle a wider range of recyclable materials at the transfer station, making it even easier to keep reusable items out of the landfill.

Thank you for helping keep our community clean and sustainable! 🌎♻️

For more information, please contact Cardston County.

06/02/2026

⚠️ River Safety Reminder & Emergency Alerts Information ⚠️

Alberta Environment has advised that the St. Mary River is currently running at a high level and is quite full. While the river is not flooding and has not overtaken its banks, residents and visitors are encouraged to exercise caution when near the water.

Fast-moving currents, unstable banks, and cold water conditions can create hazardous situations, especially for children, pets, and recreational users. Please stay alert and use extra care around the river and surrounding areas.

📢 Stay Informed with Telematic Emergency Notifications

Cardston County uses Telematic, our emergency notification system, to quickly communicate important information to residents. Notifications may include:

✅ Natural disasters and emergencies
✅ Flood and severe weather advisories
✅ Road closures and transportation disruptions
✅ Public safety information
✅ Other urgent County updates

To receive alerts, simply register your phone number(s) and email address.

📍 Sign up today:
• Visit the featured post on our page
• Or visit www.cardstoncounty.com and select Services → Alerts Message Express

Being prepared starts with staying informed. Register today to ensure you receive important updates when they matter most.

Cardston County is tucked away in the Southwest corner of the province and embodies the western life style with its open ranges, wandering cattle, farm land with swaying wheat fields, and its rugged timberland on the edge of the Rocky Mountains.

06/02/2026

🚧⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE ⚠️🚧

Please be advised of the following road closures:

🌊 TWP Road 62 between RR 222 & RR 223 — Closed due to flooding

🌉 RR 224 between TWP Road 60 & TWP Road 62 — Closed due to a bridge outage

Please avoid these areas and use alternate routes. Barricades are in place for your safety.

⚠️ Never drive through flooded roadways or around road closure barricades. Conditions can change rapidly and may present serious hazards.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as crews assess conditions and work to restore safe access.

06/02/2026

⚠️ WATER ON ROADWAYS – SOUTH OF MAGRATH ⚠️

Drivers are advised to use caution when travelling south of Magrath due to water overflowing onto area roads.

While there is nothing major to report at this time, County operators have placed signage and flagging in affected areas to alert motorists of potential washouts and water crossing roadways.

🚧 Areas of concern include:
📍 Range Road 223 – from the Magrath Water Plant to Magrath
📍 Township Road 52 – from Highway 5 to Highway 62

Please slow down, watch for signage, and use extra caution when travelling through these areas.

Cardston County crews will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as necessary.

05/19/2026

The has begun! Look for your census letter in the mail. Census data paint a portrait of Canadians and their stories – from small communities to entire provinces and territories.

Complete your census today: https://www.census.gc.ca/en/index?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-cpop2026-coll.

05/19/2026

🚜🔧 Cardston County is Hiring – Heavy Duty Mechanic! 🔧🚜

Cardston County is currently accepting applications for a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team! If you’re motivated, skilled, and looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced municipal environment, we’d love to hear from you. 👷‍♂️🛠️

✅ Competitive wages & benefits
✅ Dynamic and supportive work environment
✅ Opportunity to work on a variety of equipment

📅 Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

05/12/2026

🏅🌞 CARDSTON COUNTY — GET READY FOR THE SOUTHERN ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES! 🌞🏅

The Southern Alberta Summer Games are coming up, and we want YOU to be part of the action! 🎉

Whether you’re competing, cheering on friends and family, or just looking for a fun way to get involved in the community, the Summer Games are always an unforgettable experience filled with sports, teamwork, and community spirit. 💪🏃‍♀️⚽🏐

✅ Registration is NOW OPEN!

👉 Register here:
https://www.southernalbertasummergames.ca/content/registration-cardston-county

📣 Don’t wait — spots fill quickly for many events!

Be sure to join the Facebook group for updates, announcements, schedules, and more:
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/823998891125862

05/08/2026

http://cardstoncounty.com/p/local-notices/3426da26-4cad-49a7-a997-0484195eeeb7

Cardston County is tucked away in the Southwest corner of the province and embodies the western life style with its open ranges, wandering cattle, farm land with swaying wheat fields, and its rugged timberland on the edge of the Rocky Mountains.

04/08/2026

🚧 Strychnine Program Update for Residents 🚧

We would like to provide an update on the upcoming strychnine program:

• Emergency use approval has been granted.
• Product availability is expected in approximately 6–8 weeks.
• Use will be restricted to a reduced, provincially approved geographic area (see map below), as well as specific times of year.
• In-person training will be required for all end users. Please note that a Farmer Pesticide Certificate will not be sufficient for this program.
• Beginning in the 2027 season, training will transition to an online format.
• Product audits will be conducted to ensure compliance with all program requirements.

We are continuing to work through additional details and will share more information as it becomes available.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.