Articles for category Community Support
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...
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...
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Rocky View County is proud to support our community and other organizations that are making a real difference in the lives of our residents. Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program provides funding to non-profit organizations that enhance the social well-being of individuals and 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...
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...
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...
Thursday, February 15, 2024
On February 7, 2024, the Recreation Governance Committee meeting approved $93,113 in capital and operational funding to the eligible non-profit organizations serving Langdon residents through the Langdon Special Tax Grant Funding Program. These funds will be used for initiatives designed to benefit Read More...
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Rocky View County is accepting applications for Operational, Capital, and Community Enhancement Funding under our Community Recreation Funding Grant program. Funds are available for non-profit organizations incorporated under the Societies Act or the Agricultural Services Act, and whose objectives Read More...
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...
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Rocky View County’s Recreation Governance Committee has awarded community grants to 22 organizations, totaling $184,815 in operational requests and $226,680 in capital requests, through the Community Recreation Funding Program.During the December 6, 2023 Recreation Governance Committee meeting, the Read More...
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