Area Structure Plans (ASPs) are documents that are approved by Clearwater County Council as bylaws. ASPs outline detailed policies for growth and future land use designations of specific areas of the County.
Condor, Leslieville, and Nordegg are considered by Clearwater County as Growth Hamlets capable of accommodating development within their existing boundaries, as well as residential development and other compatible development on their peripheries.
Other areas of interest for development are a series of Development Nodes, located along the David Thompson Corridor west of Rocky Mountain House. Learn more about Development Nodes here.
Saunders-Alexo & Whitegoat Lakes
Area Structure Plans are being developed for the Saunders-Alexo and Whitegoat Lakes Development Nodes.
Based on direction from the Province of Alberta, Clearwater County is preparing draft ASPs to accommodate additional tourism and recreation opportunities in these areas. The ASPs will also balance development with the need to conserve the natural landscapes of the nodes.
The draft ASP documents will be posted on this page prior to open houses. Stay tuned for more information.
Engagement Opportunities
Open houses will be held this Spring to gather public input on tourism development and the draft ASPs for the Saunders-Alexo and Whitegoat Lakes nodes.
Open Houses - Saunders-Alexo & Whitegoat Lakes Development Nodes | ||
|---|---|---|
| LOCATION | DATE | TIME |
| Nordegg Community Centre | May 17, 2025 | 2:00 - 8:00 PM |
| Rocky Regional Recreation Centre - Subway Room | May 23, 2025 | 2:00 - 8:00 PM |
| Nordegg Community Centre | May 24, 2025 | 2:00 - 8:00 PM |
| Virtual Session (online, registration required) Stay tuned for registration link | May 21, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM |
Condor & Leslieville
Clearwater County Council adopted Area Structure Plans (ASPs) for Condor and Leslieville in 2023.
Condor ASP (adopted July 11, 2023)
Leslieville ASP (adopted July 11, 2023)
ASP Process
Clearwater County selected Invistec Consulting Ltd. to develop ASPs for the Hamlets of Leslieville and Condor.
The process included community consultation sessions, public open houses, survey, notices, web materials, social media and mailouts.
To guide this process, Council approved public engagement and Terms of Reference for the Steering Committee.
Background Research and Analysis
- Initial Community Engagement – Hamlet Kick off Events
- Leslieville – Tuesday November 29, 2022
- Condor – Wednesday November 30, 2022
- Site Visit
- Background Research Report
- Land Use Concept Options
- Vision Surveys
- Steering Committee Call for Volunteers
Preparation of Area Structure Plans (ASPs)
- Distribute Draft ASP’s (March 2023 via County website, in-person hardcopies, and mailouts)
- Preliminary Engineering Analysis
Community Engagement and Responses
- 2 Public Open Houses to review draft ASP document for each hamlet
- March 29, 2023 (6-8pm) Condor Community Centre
- March 30, 2023 (6-8pm) Leslieville Community Centre
- 2 What We Heard Reports
- Hamlet of Condor (April 2023)
- Hamlet of Leslieville (May 2023)
ASP Finalization and Approval
- Necessary changes to finalize ASP documents
- First reading granted by Clearwater County Council
- Public Hearing
- Adoption of ASPs
Links to Maps & Other Documents
- Hamlet of Leslieville Map (click here to open map in a new window)
- Hamlet of Condor Map (click here to open map in a new window)
- Terms of Reference - Condor and Leslieville ASP Steering Committee
- Steering Committee - Call for Volunteers Advertising Poster (deadline January 16, 2023)
- Steering Committee - Call for Volunteers Application Form
- Hamlet of Condor ASP Vision Survey (survey closed January 18, 2023)
- Hamlet of Leslieville ASP Vision Survey (survey closed January 18, 2023)