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Council Decisions: April 26, 2022

Friday, April 29, 2022

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 26, 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 Read More...

County Approves Tax Rate Bylaws

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Today, Council approved the 2022 Municipal Tax Rate Bylaw, Langdon Special Recreation Tax, and the Country Lane Estates Local Improvement Tax. These tax rates are reflective of the County’s approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budget.The 2022 municipal tax rate equates the amount of property tax Read More...

Agribusiness Success in Rocky View County

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

We are proud of our rural identity at Rocky View County and the innovative world-class farms and businesses that build our agribusiness success story.To celebrate this story, Rocky View County has partnered with four local agribusinesses to create Agribusiness Success in Rocky View County, a Read More...

Council Decisions: April 5, 2022

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 5, 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...

Council Decisions: March 22, 2022

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the March 22, 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 Read More...

Rocky View County Council Appoints Chief Administrative Officer

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Rocky View County Council has announced the appointment of Mr. Dorian Wandzura as the new Chief Administrative Officer, assuming the role and responsibilities on May 2, 2022.Mr. Wandzura has been serving in a senior leadership capacity within both the public and private sectors for nearly 30 years. Read More...

County Residents Encouraged to Share Feedback

Monday, March 21, 2022

Rocky View County is seeking public responses through a County-wide citizen satisfaction survey, Your Say Rocky View County.The survey starts March 21 and ends April 30, 2022. During this time, all County residences will receive a Your Say Rocky View County card in the mail for their opportunity to Read More...

County Withdraws Appeal of Court of Queen’s Bench Ruling

Friday, March 18, 2022

Rocky View County has withdrawn the appeal of decision 2020 ABQB 406. This decision was in relation to the censure and sanctions of three councillors in 2019.Mayor Kochan says, “The time has come for Council to move forward. Past concerns have been remediated and, as a newly elected council, we are Read More...

Call for Leaders and Innovators in Agriculture

Friday, March 18, 2022

Nominations are open for the 2022 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame. The award honours those who have significantly contributed to agriculture, the agri-food industry and rural life in Alberta. Every two years, Alberta’s Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes up to three individuals whose outstanding Read More...

Now Accepting Applications for 2022 ALUS Funding

Friday, March 11, 2022

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...

Council Decisions: March 8, 2022

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the March 8, 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...

Tips for Keeping Track of Newborn Calves

Monday, February 28, 2022

A couple simple ideas to find calves during a hectic time of year.Full Article

Cut Costs Carefully – Valuable Lessons About Managing the Cow Herd in Today’s Drought

Monday, February 28, 2022

Research that’s underway now won’t solve this year’s drought, but it should help us deal with the next one. By the same token, research done during the big drought of the early 2000s provides some valuable lessons about managing the cow herd in today’s drought.Learn more about the research and Read More...

Tightening The Calving Season: How To Increase Profitability Through Calving Distribution

Monday, February 28, 2022

The industry recommendation for calving season length is 63 days for cows and 42 days for heifers. This shines light on breeding management beyond a pregnancy rate. While high pregnancy rate is desired, there are potential economic losses if producers don’t have 60% of their cows calving in the Read More...

Foothills Forage & Grazing Assoc. February Newsletter

Monday, February 28, 2022

In this month’s edition: Coordinator’s Note- Kayla Minor Management can boost pasture production by 80 per cent ‘Messy’ fields may help bottom line Revamping carbon credits could boost regenerative agriculture Managing salinity with foragesClick here for your February Newsletter Read More...

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