Archive: September 2018
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
A lack of moisture has curtailed pasture and hay production in many areas of Alberta this year. Dean Dyck, farm business management specialist at the Alberta Ag Info Centre, compares buying feed for cows to moving them to a custom operator to feed and care for those animals. Full Article Read More...
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Across Canada dry conditions are contributing to a poor hay crop and uncertain feed grain production. Consequently, winter feed costs for cows are moving higher. Planning now for winter feeding provides an opportunity to utilize available feed resources most efficiently. Pregnancy-checking and Read More...
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
This year’s BCRC webinar topics include an update on the upcoming changes to antibiotic use, grazing management, animal transport, and other practical, science-based information for Canadian beef producers.We recommend registering regardless of whether you can attend during the date/time listed. By Read More...
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Rocky View County Council has approved amendments to the County’s Land Use Bylaw to deal with the upcoming October 17 legalization of marijuana.Cannabis legalization is a federal government initiative through Health Canada, with specific provincial government rules through the Alberta Liquor and Read More...
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Get involved in your community. Rocky View County is looking for residents to join these boards and committees.Agricultural Services BoardAn advisory body to Council on agricultural matters affecting residents. Promotes and develops agricultural policy recommendations to meet the needs of the Read More...
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the September 11, 2018 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Specific details can be found in this meeting’s agenda (see the Council Minutes and Archives page), or in the minutes of this meeting that Read More...
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
After almost 62 years in Calgary, Rocky View County’s municipal office is finally moving to Rocky View County!The last day of service at our Calgary administration building is Friday, October 5, 2018. We’ll move over the Thanksgiving weekend, and be ready to serve you at the new County Hall on Read More...