Rocky View County

Modern, accessible municipal website launched for a fast-growing Alberta county

Rocky View County, located in southern Alberta and surrounding the City of Calgary, is home to approximately 41,000 residents across a diverse mix of rural communities, hamlets, and agricultural lands. As a geographically large municipality delivering a wide range of services, the County’s website plays a critical role in providing timely information and access to services for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Rocky View County partnered with Upanup to complete a full website redesign and redevelopment, creating a modern, accessible, and easier-to-navigate digital experience that supports the County’s operational needs and long-term growth.

Visit Rocky View County's Website

Services Provided

  • Accessible Design
  • Custom Solutions
  • Custom Tools & Features
  • User-focused Design

The Challenge

Rocky View County required a modernized website that could better support both public-facing services and internal content management needs. The existing site structure and design made it difficult to scale content, maintain consistency, and ensure accessibility across a growing set of programs and services.

Key challenges included:

  • Improving navigation and search so information is easier to find
  • Refreshing content and design while maintaining continuity for existing users
  • Ensuring accessibility best practices were built into the platform
  • Delivering a user-friendly experience across both desktop and mobile devices
  • Supporting transparency and participation through clearer access to information

The County needed a solution that balanced usability, accessibility, and flexibility, while remaining approachable for staff responsible for ongoing content management.

Screenshot of the previous website
"Before" screenshot of the homepage on desktop
Previous website screenshot
"Before" screenshot of the bylaws page on desktop

The Solution

Upanup worked with Rocky View County to deliver a complete website redesign and redevelopment, using a municipal design approach with thoughtful customizations that reflect the County’s unique identity.

What we delivered:

  • Full website redesign and redevelopment
  • Improved information architecture and enhanced search functionality
  • Refreshed content and visual design focused on clarity and accessibility
  • A responsive, mobile-friendly experience across devices
  • Accessibility-focused design and development aligned with current web standards
  • A user-friendly CMS that enables staff to efficiently manage and update content

The result is a modern municipal website designed to serve as a reliable, accessible digital resource for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Mobile and desktop screenshots of the new website
"After" screenshots of the homepage on mobile and desktop
New website screenshots
"After" screenshots of the bylaws page on mobile and desktop

The Results

Rocky View County launched its new municipal website on November 14, 2025, delivering a significantly improved online experience.

Key outcomes include:

  • Easier access to information through improved navigation and search
  • Enhanced accessibility and usability across desktop and mobile
  • A refreshed design that supports transparency and civic engagement
  • Stronger online service delivery for residents and those doing business in the County

Key features of the new website include:

  • Improved navigation and search: site structure and search functions were improved to fix gaps and make it easier to find information.
  • Refreshed content and design: several key webpages were edited and restyled for clarity and accessibility, while the overall design uses a municipal-focused theme with customizations that reflect Rocky View County’s unique identity.
  • Accessibility: built with the latest technology and web requirements, the user experience will be improved across all devices – mobile and desktop friendly.

Client testimonial

“This new website reflects Rocky View County’s commitment to making information easier to find. We’re excited to provide residents with an improved online experience that enhances transparency, accessibility, and participation in civic life. This new website will enhance online service delivery to both residents and those doing business in the county.”
Janine Workman, Manager of Communications and Engagement, Rocky View County