Archive: July 2018
Thursday, July 26, 2018
A case of nEHV-1 with neurological symptoms has been confirmed in a horse in Saskatchewan. Although other horses on the premises have tested negative and not moved since the original diagnosis. While this condition has not been detected within Rocky View County, the index horse had been present at a Read More...
Monday, July 23, 2018
Creating and maintaining public trust are the goals of three programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Applications are now being accepted for: Agriculture and Food Sustainability Assurance Initiatives, Public Agriculture Literacy and Youth Agriculture Education. More Information Read More...
Monday, July 23, 2018
Starting late in 2018, Health Canada is introducing a couple of important changes affecting the way animal antibiotic products can be accessed by producers. And having an established Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) will be an important part of a smooth transition. Full Article Read More...
Monday, July 23, 2018
Strychnine is a registered pesticide used by growers to control ground squirrels. Products containing strychnine for ground squirrel control include Maxim 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate and S.A.R.M Gopher Poison R.T.U.Following a scheduled re-evaluation under the Re-evaluation Program, Health Read More...
Monday, July 23, 2018
New rules to improve health and safety for farm and ranch workers have been finalized through strong collaboration between the agricultural sector and the Alberta government.On December 1, 2018, waged, non-family farm and ranch workers will have similar rights and protections as other workers across Read More...
Monday, July 23, 2018
Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) is involved in a new initiative called the Livestock Welfare Engagement Project. The goal of this project is a collaborative look at animal welfare in Alberta’s livestock industry, where AFAC will facilitate the collection of input from individuals and organizations Read More...
Friday, July 20, 2018
The Schissel family with Councillor Daniel Henn (right) who serves as the Agricultural Service Board Chair.Rocky View County is pleased to announce this year’s Master Farm Family Award winners are Don and Betty Schissel.“We are very happy to present the award to the Schissel family,” says Daniel Read More...
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Rocky View County has proclaimed July 15-21, 2018 as National Drowning Prevention Week along with the Lifesaving Society of Canada, to raise awareness about the problem of drowning and the lives that can be saved with water safety education. Drowning Prevention Week runs the third week in July each Read More...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
As required by Provincial legislation, Rocky View County is currently conducting property assessments.The County’s professional assessors will be in the municipality collecting the information needed to ensure fair property tax assessments for all landowners by updating assessed property Read More...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Applications are now open for Alberta’s first ever Local Food Council. The aim of the council will be to provide recommendations on provincial policies, programs, pilot projects or initiatives to support the continued growth and sustainability of Alberta’s local food sector. Deadline for Read More...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 10, 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 will be Read More...