Articles for category Council
Thursday, January 30, 2020
We live in a stressful world. It’s no surprise that many of us are dealing with high levels of anxiety, stress and pain on a regular basis. Often we are unaware of how much just our “normal” days affect our primal nervous systems — to the point where we consider the side-effects of our lifestyles Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Provide your input on the draft ministerial order on student learning to help shape the direction of education by February 24, 2020. Survey
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Government officials have found remnants of the porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus in Alberta.On Jan. 22, staff at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s lab in Edmonton detected a “weak positive sample” that was collected through an environmental surveillance program. Full Article Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Know your current ratio, honestly estimate your gross revenue, and be ready to talk to your lender, says adviser.After a decade of generally strong prices and yields, back-to-back poor harvests and lower prices coupled with high expenses are squeezing many producers. In order to build a profitable Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Environmental stewardship award honours southern Alberta ranchers who pride themselves on conservation.Deer Creek Livestock Co.’s land has changed a lot in the past nine years as the grassland has improved, the wildlife has increased, and the stocking rates have gone up.It’s the combination of Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Scotts Canada Limited proudly announces the 2020 edition of the Gro for good program to keep the spirit of community and connection to nature alive in Canada. The program provides grants to deserving communities, schools and non-profit organizations seeking to develop sustainable community gardens Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will start phasing in its enforcement of Canada’s revised livestock transportation regulations on February 20. One of the most significant changes for cattle transporters is a reduction in the maximum time in transit before cattle must be off-loaded for feed, Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) is now accepting applications on a continual basis which means there are no more intake periods. Applications received will now be on a first come first serve basis throughout the course of the program. This is the case for both the Producer and Group Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
The Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership (JCWP) is working to implement riparian projects that benefit Jumpingpound Creek and its tributaries. Projects aim to improve riparian function, streambank stability, and water quality. In April 2020, JCWP will apply bioengineering techniques to stabilize Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
On February 29, join Kneehill County for an 8-hour introduction course which will help orient you to the world of responsible beekeeping, the logistics of beekeeping throughout the seasons, and the equipment you'll need to keep your hive healthy and viable. More Information and Registration Read More...
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu has refused to order a municipal inspection of Rocky View County, and has found a petition calling for such a move to be insufficient.In a letter to County Reeve Greg Boehlke, Minister Madu said a petition he received has failed to demonstrate any Read More...
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the January 28, 2020 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 Read More...
Monday, January 20, 2020
Rocky View County Council is calling for Samanntha Wright to be disqualified as a County councillor, following her failure to pay property taxes. Under Alberta’s Municipal Government Act and Local Authorities Election Act, a councillor is ineligible for office if they owe a debt to the municipality Read More...
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the January 14, 2020 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 Read More...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Rocky View County Council has voted to apply to the Court of Queen’s Bench to have Samanntha Wright disqualified as a County councillor, following a legal opinion that she violated the pecuniary interest rules contained in the Municipal Government Act and should no longer serve as a councillor.Under Read More...