Bentley, Penhold and Clive team up on regional growth plan
Three central Alberta communities are pooling resources to map out how they'll handle population growth over the coming years.
Why it matters
The joint planning effort could shape housing, services and infrastructure decisions for years to come in these growing central Alberta communities.
The Village of Clive and the Towns of Bentley and Penhold are collaborating on a Shared Regional Growth Strategic Framework, funded through an Alberta Community Partnership grant. Each municipality will receive a customized growth strategy that includes a housing needs assessment among other components.
Clive Mayor Luci Henry said the village has seen steady growth over the past decade and is approaching a significant population milestone, making regional planning increasingly important. Bentley Mayor Pam Hansen and Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau expressed similar support for the joint effort.
The work is expected to continue through the rest of 2026, with public updates provided along the way. More information on the Alberta Community Partnership program, which is funding the initiative, is available through the provincial government's website.
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