General information page

Update as of November 1, 2007

Valley Ridge Country Estates is located to the
north of Frank, in the Crowsnest Pass of Alberta.
   The series of 30 acreages in Valley Ridge Country Estates lie between
Gold Creek and Bluff (Goat) Mountain.

* Due to the changes that occur with developing subdivisions, this page will be updated from time to time. The following categories are progress reports.

Plan of Subdivision:

The access road is mostly complete with some touch ups into next spring and summer. The road is engineered to the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass standards. The road will become an all season road maintained by the Municipality.

Road approach:

Each acreage includes a road approach. Where the access is obvious the approach has been installed.  Any lane ways that are beyond the approach are the responsibility of the acreage owner. The lane ways should be reviewed as soon as practical to insure proper access to buildable areas.

Water:

The Hydrology study on drilled wells in the subdivision originally has been completed as of August 2006. That report was accepted by the Municipality of the Crowsnest Pass. As of May 15, 2007 another report was submitted to Alberta Environment in Lethbridge. Preliminary studies and the results from the second report according to the Hydro Geologist, allow for individual wells. The cost of the water well, including drilling and casing, is included in the price and shall not exceed $8000.00. There is no warranty or guarantee that each acreage will have a production water well. In the event of a dry well the developer will use reasonable efforts to arrange for water from other acreage owners in this project. Each acreage owner agrees to act reasonably in making water available for other acreage owners in the project, including the right to water and easements if necessary.  All the water wells should be completed within 2 years from the summer of 2007.

First hydrology report

Second hydrology report

Power:

The power supply has been established underground with access to pad mount ground transformers. Each acreage has a power connection at the boundary.  Block 3 and 4 have overhead power lines in close proximity and it will be more practical for these specific acreages to stay with overhead power.

Natural gas:

The natural gas supply has been installed by the developer to the boundary of each acreage, though there will still be a hook up fee charge, to be confirmed.

Telephone:

Access to the phone line is at the boundary of each acreage.

Restrictive covenant:

The restrictive covenant on the server is the official covenant that will appear on title.

Restrictive covenant

Building permits:

Building permits are to be applied for on an individual basis. Please contact the Municipality of the Crowsnest Pass for this information. 403-562-8833

Archaeology study:

There is a requirement for a full archaeology study on the project lands. The consultants have completed their report and the project is clear.

Other development aspects:

There may be from time to time other development issues that arise.  It is the developer's responsibility that all the development requirements are carried out before the transfer of title. We ask everyone that is investing into Valley Ridge Country Estates for their complete cooperation and patience. This will ensure a high quality development for everyone to enjoy.

Municipal development agreement

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