Latest Updates & Information

Welcome to Fish Creek Water Co-op

This website is intended to keep the residents of West Foothills updated on the progress and development of the water treatment plant impacting us all. 

Please check back regularly for updates. 

Map of areas impacted by future water projects

Important Project Details & Background

  • Historical Timeline of Fish Creek Water

    View a historical timeline of the water treatment plant from 2004 to today.

  • Articles of Incorporation

    View articles of incorporation for the Fish Creek Water Co-op - registerd in March 2026.

  • MD of Foothills Council Project Approval

    View Council’s acceptance of MPE’s Feasibility Report of the water treatment plant in 2018.

Latest News

  • May 2025: Register your Expression of Interest in Water Service

    Further details and instructions to register your Expression of Interest in Water Services.

  • May 2025: Updated Map of Service Area for West Foothills Water

    Downloaded an updated map of the service area

  • Apr 2021: You are invited! ZOOM & Phone-in Meeting

    View agenda and access ZOOM call-in details for Foothills County & West Foothills Water Meeting - April 16, 2021 at 1:30PM.

  • Dec 2020: Email Update from Suzanne Oel

    Read a recent email update from MD Suzanne Oel. 

  • Nov 2020: MPE Letter Report - North Distribution Assessment to Leisure Lake

    Read MPE report for North Distribution Assessment to supply potable water from FCR Water Treatment Plant to the Leisure Lake Development.

  • Nov 2020: Foothills County Council Meeting Minutes

    Read meeting minutes from council meetings on Nov 18 and Nov 25. 

  • Nov 2020: FCR North Distribution to Leisure Lake Assessment Report

    Read recent report for the North Distribution Assessment to supply potable water from FCR Water Treatment Plant to the Leisure Lake Development.

  • Oct 2020: Project Summary and Timeline prepared by Suzanne Oel

    Read the project summary and timeline prepared for WFW by Foothills County Division 4 Councillor Suzanne Oel. 

  • Sept 2020: Email Correspondence Minister Ric McIver, Doug Weston

    Read recent email correspondence between Minister of Transportation Ric McIver and West Foothills resident, Doug Weston.

  • Sept 2020: Funding Needed to Build Priddis Pipeline

    Read recent article from 'Okotoks Today' featuring interview with MD Suzanne Oel on water pipeline funding updates.

  • March 2020: Email Correspondence Suzanne Oel, Kim Zippel

    Read a recent email correspondence between West Foothills resident, Kim Zippel and MD, Suzanne Oel.

  • March 2019: Councillor Update, Suzanne Oel – MD Foothills

    MD monthly update on Fish Creek Ranch water system and Foothills County water studies project. 

  • May 2018: FCR North Distribution Report

    View feasibility report on FCR water servicing lands to the north along Hwy 22.

Expression of Interest

Please complete the form to share your expression of interest in Fish Creek Water Co-op.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Fish Creek Water Co-op project effects all homes along Highway 762 to Highway 22x at Priddis. Please refer to the map above for more detailed overview of areas effected. 

  • This project has been in the making since 1998. The reservoir was constructed in 2004 and the County took over operations of the water system in 2012.  Engineering reports have been completed, water rights are obtained and feasibility studies are completed. We are awaiting funding and approval.  

  • Stay updated and join the conversation! Check back here often. 

  • Please send questions and comments to info@fishcreekwaterco-op.com