Kneehill Scoop Podcast

Kneehill Scoop Podcast

Kneehill County's monthly podcast featuring a different County department in each episode. We’ll dive into current projects, answer frequently asked questions, and share updates that matter to you. Tune in to stay connected, informed, and engaged about what’s happening in Kneehill County.

Episodes

June 30, 2025 29 mins

What exactly does "economic development" mean for a rural Alberta community, and how does it impact local businesses, farmers, and residents? The Kneehill Scoop tackles this question head-on in an eye-opening conversation with Wendy Gerbrandt and Jenna Kester from Kneehill County's Economic Development Department.

Behind every thriving rural community lies a strategic plan for sustainable growth. As communit...

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Taxes. Assessment. Budget. They’re not the flashiest topics—but they affect everything from the roads you drive on to the services you count on.

In this episode, we sit down with Kneehill County’s Property Tax Administrator Rajeana Nyman, and Manager of Financial Planning Marika von Mirbach, to discuss where your tax dollars go, how property assessments work, and the real pressures driving tax increases—from rising costs t...

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What would you grab if you had just minutes to leave your home?

To kick off Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4–10), emergency management experts Deb Neitz and Dan Marsellus join us to break down the real risks rural communities face—from tornadoes and train derailments to wildfires and hazardous spills—and how to prepare before disaster strikes.

This episode dives into the unique challenges of rural response and recovery, offering pr...

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March 31, 2025 28 mins

What really causes washboards on gravel roads? How do crews decide which roads get plowed first after a snowstorm? And just how often do grader blades need replacing?

In this episode of the Kneehill Scoop podcast, we dig into the dirt—literally—with Kneehill County’s infrastructure experts Mike Conkin and Mike Ziehr.

Tune in as they break down what it takes to maintain over 2,400 kilometres of rural roads, from dust control and chip ...

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What should you do when you see flashing lights on the side of the road? Why does pet registration matter? And what’s the most essential (and unexpected) part of Officer Hay’s uniform?

In this episode of Kneehill Scoop, we ride along with Kneehill County’s Peace Officers to talk about rural road patrols, tuning fork tests, pet registration, and why slowing down could save a life.

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February 3, 2025 28 mins

Reeve King joins the podcast to talk about all things Kneehill County--from Council and governance to current projects, infrastructure and roads, economic development, and the beauty of rural living. 

Visit our podcast webpage for links, resources, and more.

All news & announcements are current as of January 30, 2025.

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