Rocky Mountain House town council has adopted its 2026–30 strategic plan — a document designed to help guide decisions over the next four years.
The plan is built around four pillars: economic prosperity, livability, governance excellence and organizational durability.
Those priorities were identified following public input gathered in January, which showed residents placing strong emphasis on economic sustainability, livability and good governance.
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Mayor hopes to flip the script on conversations about Rocky Mountain House
In a message to the community, Mayor Shane Boniface said he hopes conversations about Rocky Mountain House become more positive.
“The way we talk about our town matters. For too long, the loudest voices have been focused only on what is wrong or lacking,” he wrote.
“That can really wear a town down, and I’m calling on every town resident to join us in changing that narrative. As a council, we want to hear people speak with pride about our community.”
In return, Boniface said council will aim to deliver common-sense local government that spends carefully and makes fair, forward-looking decisions.
Plan includes success indicators for council
The strategic plan includes several concrete goals intended to track progress under each pillar.
For economic prosperity, indicators include year-over-year increases in business licences, growth in new residential units and a reduction in vacant commercial or industrial storefronts by December 2027.
Livability indicators include measurable progress on the town’s Recreation Master Plan and improved community sentiment by 2029.
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Coun. Kevin Stalker says he was pleased to see the focus on improved community sentiment, although he added that it will be “all hands on deck” to make that happen.
Governance excellence will be measured by metersticks such as increased public attendance at Coffee with a Councillor events and increased invitations for provincial ministers to visit Rocky Mountain House.
Finally, success indicators for organizational durability includes goals of having an updated municipal website and automated digital services that meet the needs of customers.
Councillor Ken Moesker praised administration for drafting a solid report, adding that if council can follow through, it would be “significant”.
You can read council’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan here.
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