Articles for category Administration
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Be advised the following websites will be down on: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 10:00 PM MST – 11:00 PM MST (1 hour) https://www.rockyview.ca/ https://atlas.rockyview.ca/ https://gis.rockyview.ca/ Read More...
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Located in Rocky View County, just west of Highway 22, the Cochrane Ecological Institute has been a beacon of hope for Alberta's wildlife and ecosystems since 1964. As it marks its 60th anniversary, the Smeeton family remains dedicated to their mission of ecosystem restoration, which includes Read More...
Monday, April 29, 2024
Each year Rocky View County’s Agriculture Service team works to partner and offer many workshops for residents whether you run a large farm operation, have an acreage or want to care for your yard! Here is a preview of some upcoming workshops that might interest you (confirmed and to be confirmed)! Read More...
Thursday, April 25, 2024
As part of the County's annual weed control program, crews will be spraying invasive weeds in Division 3, 4, and 7 this year. Division's roadsides are sprayed on a three-year rotation and spot treatment will occur in other divisions throughout the county. Weed spraying is used as part of an Read More...
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Drought resiliency is important to us at Rocky View County. With many users across several watersheds, the ability to conserve and use water efficiently in the County is a crucial part to mitigating the risks associated with the current drought situation.With many news articles and workshops Read More...
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Did you know Rocky View County has a trap rental program through Agricultural and Environmental Services?Several different types of traps are available to residents for a two-week period to safely trap and remove unwanted animal pests on your county property. All traps are live capture, and it is up Read More...
Friday, April 5, 2024
In 2023 Tyler Duffy, a filmmaker, director, and actor based in Central Alberta, directed and produced a documentary film called "Farms of the Future: The Evolution of Agriculture." The film was shot on various dates between May 2023 and October 2023, to capture the full farming season from seeding Read More...
Friday, April 5, 2024
Whether you plant trees for shelterbelts, windbreaks, eco-buffers, or afforestation, regardless, proper site assessment and preparation is essential for successful tree establishment. Tree seedlings require four basic elements to grow: water, nutrients, sunlight, and space. Site preparation refers Read More...
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Ever tried finding a specific piece of information on our website, given up and called? It's like looking for a needle in a haystack – except the haystack is made of endless links and pages. This is common challenge for government websites because there is a lot of important information to share Read More...
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Rocky View County is currently accepting project applications for the Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS) program. These projects provide ecological goods and services such as cleaner water and air, flood control and water retention, carbon sequestration, increased biodiversity including wildlife and Read More...
Monday, March 18, 2024
The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame was created in 1951 to recognize individuals on a biennial cycle who have made significant contributions to the agriculture and food industry and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta.Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation ceremonially Read More...
Friday, March 15, 2024
Richardson ground squirrels (RGS’s) commonly known as “gophers” usually emerge from hibernation the end of February to mid-March. Males emerge first and the females shortly after in which the breeding season commences. If you’re considering a control program this year, you’ll want to begin right Read More...
Friday, March 15, 2024
Many Rocky View County residents rely on farming as their livelihood for which trucking plays an important role for transporting grain, seed, fertilizer, and livestock along the County’s roads. At critical times during the year, such as spring thaw, bans are posted which restrict the amount of Read More...
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Rocky View County has launched its Citizen Satisfaction Survey, a comprehensive initiative aimed at gauging community perceptions and understanding your evolving needs and preferences. The survey is accessible online at rockyview.ca/survey. A unique pin code is required and has been mailed to each Read More...
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Rocky View County is looking for a wide variety of skills! Looking for work or know someone, check out the range of jobs available for the spring, summer, fall season here. Transportation labourers Groundskeepers Operations labourers Fleet labourers Utilities operations assistant Read More...
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