Articles for category Administration
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
UPDATE AS OF DECEMBER 17, 2024With the announcement from Canada Post that workers are ordered back to work, starting December 17, 2024, we are aware there will be service delays as they handle a backlog of mail and parcels. You can pick up your utility bills at County Hall or sign up online Read More...
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
From November 01, 2024, to May 31, 2025, CleanFarms is hosting a contest to help recycle twine! Rocky View County Transfer Sites will be accepting these materials. Great Twine Round-up – Cleanfarms Bring as much used plastic baler twine you can round-up, to a participating Alberta collection site Read More...
Monday, November 4, 2024
Mark your calendar to join Annessa Good-Hassard from Peak Heritage Consulting Ltd as she shares information on farm succession planning and the impacts for future generations. November 21, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Madden Community Center (RR 30, Madden, AB) $35.00 per person (beef dinner and Read More...
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Are you a grain producer in the Canadian Prairies? The University of Alberta invites you to take part in an important research survey focused on the adoption of winter wheat and ultra-early seeding of spring wheat in the Canadian Prairies.The survey is designed to take only 15 to 30 minutes of your Read More...
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Have you ever admired yellow toadflax? It’s butter-yellow two-toned flower that blooms in clusters and creates a beautiful landscape that waves in the wind like an ocean. Did you also know that just below those beautiful flowers, there’s a ruthless invasion underway.Yellow toadflax (Linaria Read More...
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Foxtail barley is a native bunchgrass found throughout Canada. It is a perennial plant, greenish-purple in colour with round, hollow stems and swollen nodes. Foxtail relies solely on its seeds to propagate. The unique seed head has very long awns that look like a “foxtail,” which makes this plant Read More...
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
UPDATE: Thursday, August 8, 2024As we continue to navigate through this unspeakable tragedy for our County, the outpouring of support and care from our residents and neighboring municipalities have made a significant difference to the family and friends of our colleague Colin Hough.“The solidarity Read More...
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Woolliams Farms Ltd. is owned and operated by 5th-generation grain and hay farmers, Larry and Kortney, along with their children, Paige and Trace. They are the latest winners of the esteemed Master Farm Family Award. Candidates for the Master Farm Family Award are nominated by peers in the Read More...
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Thank you to all that came out to Residents’ Day. Our county is large and diverse, and it was great to see so many members of our community come to County Hall! We estimate that over 1000 community members came out. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did connecting with you! If you would like to Read More...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Have you admired the striking purple loosestrife? Its tiny purple flowers bloom from the bottom to the top of the stalk, creating a mesmerizing display that conceals its harmful nature. Though beautiful, this perilous plant is listed as Prohibited Noxious on the Alberta Weed Control Act, meaning all Read More...
Monday, July 22, 2024
Drought severely impacts tree health by preventing growth, causing injury or death, and increasing vulnerability to wildfires, pests, and diseases. This leads to widespread tree mortality, affecting urban areas, farms, and entire regions, disrupting ecosystems and the environment. Although Read More...
Monday, July 22, 2024
Tired of battling mosquitoes buzzing around your yard? Increased standing water can lead to an increase in pesky mosquito numbers. Here are five tips and tricks to manage them on your property. Get rid of as much standing water on your property as possible. Keep a close eye on any containers that Read More...
Thursday, July 11, 2024
The following services may be unavailable from 10:00 PM MST to 11:59 PM MST July 11, 2024. Rocky View County public website myBuild myRockyView Virtual City HallWe strive to provide ample notice for outages; however, a critical vulnerability was recently reported by the Canadian security agency that Read More...
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Every year, Rocky View County hires seasonal staff to help in the battle against invasive weed species. Weed inspectors will be throughout the County this summer inspecting both private and public property to help stop the spread of regulated weeds listed as noxious and prohibited noxious on the Read More...
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Have you encountered Canada thistle on your property? Known for its menacing spiny leaves and small purple or pink urn shaped flowers. Canada thistle boasts more than just its looks-it harbours an incredible secret below the surface! Its roots reach as deep as 18 ft below ground. This perennial weed Read More...
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