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2024 Spring Weed Spraying Program

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; a three-year rotation. Weed spraying helps protect native plants, crop lands, and wildlife habitats from being displaced by problem weeds.Early detection and rapid response Read More...

Take Advantage of Local Tools & Programs to Assist with Drought Resilience

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...

Trap Rental Program Available to Rocky View County Residents

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...

Documentary Film Screening at Olds College: "Farms of the Future: The Evolution of Agriculture"

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...

Proper Site Assessment and Preparation Necessary for Successful Tree Planting Projects

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...

So Many Workshops Planned for this Winter/Spring - Don’t miss out! 

Friday, March 22, 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...

Website redesign needs customer feedback on navigation!

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...

Now Accepting Applications for 2024 ALUS Funding

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...

Nominations Now Open for 2024 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame

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...

Timing Imperative for Adequate Richardson Ground Squirrel (Gopher) Control

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...

Helping Farmers: Annual Agricultural Permits Available for Road Bans

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...

Calling all Rocky View County Residents!

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...

Looking for work?  It’s seasonal hiring season!! 

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...

Nominations Open for the 2024 Rocky View County’s Master Farm Family Award 

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Rocky View County’s Agricultural Service Board is looking for nominations for this year’s Master Farm Family Award. Rocky View’s Master Farm Family Award was founded in 1989 and recognizes a ranch or farm family for their achievements in technical farm production, sustainability practices, team farm Read More...

Holiday Wishes - Reflecting on 2023

Thursday, December 21, 2023

As we approach the end of a busy 2023, I would like to take a moment to look back at the productive achievements we’ve celebrated as a municipality. This Council is committed to upholding the values of our Strategic Plan, and in doing so, we continue to strive for improved customer service, Read More...

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