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Proper Tree Pruning

Monday, August 12, 2019

Trees are an important part of the urban environment. Healthy trees supply valuable economic and human health benefits and can increase property value. It takes many years to grow a mature tree and maintaining tree health is important and worthwhile.Pruning is an essential component to keep trees Read More...

Rocky View County Farms Participating in Open Farm Days

Monday, August 12, 2019

Alberta Open Farms days is fast approaching and there are four Rocky View County farms that will be participating over the weekend. Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbors to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and learn Read More...

County Presents 2019 Master Farm Family Award

Thursday, July 25, 2019

The Hurt and Ireland families with Councillor Daniel Henn (left) who serves as the Agricultural Service Board Chair.Rocky View County has named Ron and Donna Hurt as the Master Farm Family Award recipients for 2019.“We are honored to present the award to the Hurt family,” says Daniel Henn, Read More...

Council Decisions: July 23, 2019

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 23, 2019 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...

County Places New Emphasis on Recreation

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Rocky View County Council has voted in favour of a new recreation governance model aimed at streamlining and enhancing the County’s ability to provide residents with recreation programs and facilities.“Recreation consistently ranks as one of the top four priorities for Rocky Viewers,” says Reeve Read More...

Mid-Year Financials Show County on Track

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Council has received the mid-year financial statements for Rocky View County, showing the County’s continued financial stability.The unaudited 2019 mid-year (second quarter) financial statements provide a look at the County’s balance sheet and positions on revenue, expenditures, capital budgets, Read More...

Ag Advice When and Where you Need It

Friday, July 12, 2019

When you need answers now, AGvisorPRO connects you to ag experts in real time. Their network of trusted AGvisors offer practical solutions to the issues you face – in and out of the field. With AGvisorPRO’s easy-to-use mobile application, you’ll save time and decrease frustration, all while Read More...

Proper Practices Increase Vaccine Efficiency

Friday, July 12, 2019

Producers might think that when their animals become sick, they need better or new vaccines, said veterinarian Rob Tremblay at the recent Canadian Angus Association annual meeting held in Drumheller.However, disease control is multi-faceted and other factors can play a role, he said. “What matters Read More...

There’s Now a (Good) Way to Deal with Grain Bags and Twine

Friday, July 12, 2019

Many landfills don’t want it and you’re not supposed to burn it — so what do you do with old grain bags and twine?That vexing question led to the creation of the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group and, now, a $1-million, three-year pilot project that will see about 20 ag plastic recycling depots Read More...

Alberta Extends Deadline Again for Farm Trucker Training

Friday, July 12, 2019

Alberta farmers who want the Class 1 license needed to drive commercial-scale tractor trailers but haven’t yet met the new training requirements can now apply for another extension to do so.Farmers and farm workers eligible to seek Class 1 licenses can now apply to Alberta Transportation for the Read More...

Spray Water Quality Top of Mind, Especially When It’s Dry

Friday, July 12, 2019

Spray water has become a hot topic in the last few years as surface water dries up and farmers seek out new water sources for spraying operations. Knowing the quality of your water is important for effective spray operations, yet it’s surprising how many farmers haven’t had their water tested.A Read More...

Council Rejects Costly Voter Pre-registration Concept

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Rocky View County Council has voted to reject the idea of creating a voter’s list for the 2021 Municipal Election. The County will instead maintain the existing process where each voter provides identification and signs a legal voter registration form on election day.A voter’s list would have seen Read More...

Council Decisions: July 9, 2019

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 9, 2019 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...

Council Decisions: June 25, 2019

Friday, June 28, 2019

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the June 25, 2019 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...

Council Details Censuring Action

Friday, June 21, 2019

Rocky View County Council is providing details on its censure and sanction action against three councillors now that the matter has become the subject of public debate.The original intent of Council was to give the censured and sanctioned councillors a fairly low-key rebuke, with the hopes that Read More...

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