Articles for category Council
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
As part of the County's annual weed control program, crews will be spraying invasive weeds in Division 5 from June to September this year. Weed spraying helps protect native plants, crop lands, and wildlife habitats from being displaced by problem weeds.Early detection and rapid response remain the Read More...
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the May 10, 2022 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Feedback is being gathered to help inform the development of the Next Policy Framework, set to replace the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in April 2023, and continue investing in Alberta’s agriculture industry.Phase 1 feedback helped inform government priorities that were considered when Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
Rotational grazing isn’t just good for the soil — it turns out the practice results in a huge bump in soil water infiltration. A five-year project finds high intensity grazing boosts water infiltration by up to 30 per cent. Full Article Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
New Ducks Unlimited conservation program offers $125 per acre to seed unproductive annually cropped lands to forages. Full ArticleALUS Rocky View County also provides funding for marginal lands near all field groups (crop, pasture, etc.). More information on the RVC ALUS Program Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
Registration is now open for farms and ranches to be part of the next edition of Open Farm Days. The weekend showcases Alberta’s agriculture industry and growing the agri-tourism sector. Host farms open their gates to share their agricultural experiences with their urban neighbours and to help them Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
In this month’s edition: Director’s Note- Morrie Goetjen United Nations declare 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Restoring marginal lands can be a long-term money maker Long-term study shows benefits of planned rotational grazing The building block of soilMay Newsletter Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
Alberta’s government has developed the Wild Boar Control Program to eliminate the destructive pest’s threat to crops, livestock and the environment. The new coordinated approach includes an expanded trapping and control program, compensation for farmers and two separate bounty programs – one for Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
Recent history has shown us that the stability of crop protection products is not always guaranteed. Managing an on-farm herbicide program when herbicide resources are short is an important tactic farmers should have an understanding of. Some considerations to help manage herbicide shortages include Read More...
Friday, April 29, 2022
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 26, 2022 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of Read More...
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Today, Council approved the 2022 Municipal Tax Rate Bylaw, Langdon Special Recreation Tax, and the Country Lane Estates Local Improvement Tax. These tax rates are reflective of the County’s approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budget.The 2022 municipal tax rate equates the amount of property tax Read More...
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
We are proud of our rural identity at Rocky View County and the innovative world-class farms and businesses that build our agribusiness success story.To celebrate this story, Rocky View County has partnered with four local agribusinesses to create Agribusiness Success in Rocky View County, a Read More...
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 5, 2022 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the March 22, 2022 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of Read More...
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Rocky View County Council has announced the appointment of Mr. Dorian Wandzura as the new Chief Administrative Officer, assuming the role and responsibilities on May 2, 2022.Mr. Wandzura has been serving in a senior leadership capacity within both the public and private sectors for nearly 30 years. Read More...
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