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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...

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...

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...

Cougars in Our Communities

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

About CougarsCougars are the largest of North America’s wild cats, with males ranging from 130-160 lbs and females weighing from 90-110 lbs. Cougars are effective predators that feed primarily on deer, but will alternatively eat elk, moose, bighorn sheep and small mammals. Occasionally, they may Read More...

For Your Information - County hours over the holiday season

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Seasonal Closure and Service Adjustments As the holiday season approaches, we would like to inform you about the upcoming seasonal closure of our municipal offices. This is a time for our dedicated staff to recharge and spend cherished moments with their families and loved ones.  Closure Dates: Our Read More...

Talk Ask Listen In – Interactive Mental Health Workshop Coming to Langdon

Friday, November 10, 2023

Join Synergy and the Do More Ag Foundation for this free half day interactive workshop solely dedicated to those who are involved in agriculture. Knowing that knowledge is power and farming is unique, the goal for this workshop is threefold. One, that you walk away with greater awareness and Read More...

Cut Clubroot Off at the Pass by Thinking Ahead

Friday, November 10, 2023

Historically, planting clubroot resistant varieties of canola has been sufficient to minimize the risk of contracting clubroot in your fields. Now agronomists have new recommendations for preventing the spread of this disease and fall is the time to think about them.Full Article Canola AlbertaCanola Read More...

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