Articles for category Council
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the June 28, 2022 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the June 14, 2022 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...
Friday, June 10, 2022
Canada Thistle is a creeping perennial that is found in all parts of the County. This noxious weed is a prolific seed producer, producing an average of 5,000 viable seeds per plant and can be viable in the soil for up to 6 years. Plants produce both a taproot that can go as far as 8 feet deep and a Read More...
Friday, June 10, 2022
Spruce budworm is a native moth that as caterpillars chew their way into the tightly coiled buds of flowers and slowly eat them from the inside out. Budworm caterpillars start life as tiny larvae that measure less than 1.5 mm long but grow up to 50 cm over the course of the summer. These larvae Read More...
Friday, June 10, 2022
In 2018 the Federal government started the process of re-evaluating the registration of strychnine for Richardson ground squirrel (RGS) control. The evaluation included a field study which took place in Saskatchewan in 2019. This study observed the number of “off target” species that were affected Read More...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Register now for Rocky View County’s annual Agricultural Tour—a day-long tour featuring farms and ag-businesses in the southeast area of the County!This year’s tour will feature Calgary Farmyard, Winter’s Turkeys Farm, Alberta Carriage Supply and Decisive Farming by Telus Agriculture, and other Read More...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the May 31, 2022 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The Rocky View County 2021 Annual Report (PDF) offers a concise and comprehensive view of Council’s work to lead the County towards the goals and priorities outlined in the Strategic Plan — Leading Rocky View County.This report also provides an overview of the County’s financial position and Read More...
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the May 17, 2022 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
As part of the County's annual weed control program, crews will be spraying invasive weeds in Division 5 from June to September this year. Weed spraying helps protect native plants, crop lands, and wildlife habitats from being displaced by problem weeds.Early detection and rapid response remain the Read More...
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the May 10, 2022 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Feedback is being gathered to help inform the development of the Next Policy Framework, set to replace the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in April 2023, and continue investing in Alberta’s agriculture industry.Phase 1 feedback helped inform government priorities that were considered when Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
Rotational grazing isn’t just good for the soil — it turns out the practice results in a huge bump in soil water infiltration. A five-year project finds high intensity grazing boosts water infiltration by up to 30 per cent. Full Article Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
New Ducks Unlimited conservation program offers $125 per acre to seed unproductive annually cropped lands to forages. Full ArticleALUS Rocky View County also provides funding for marginal lands near all field groups (crop, pasture, etc.). More information on the RVC ALUS Program Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
Registration is now open for farms and ranches to be part of the next edition of Open Farm Days. The weekend showcases Alberta’s agriculture industry and growing the agri-tourism sector. Host farms open their gates to share their agricultural experiences with their urban neighbours and to help them Read More...
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