Articles for category Fire & Emergency
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Each year at harvest, gardeners are faced with a serious predicament: lots of produce ripens at the same time and there’s not enough time to eat it all fresh. By preserving some of your harvest, you can extend your time to enjoy your garden and reduce the amount of produce that spoils before you get Read More...
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Fall is a critical period for trees as they prepare for the winter months ahead. As the temperature drops and daylight hours shorten, trees undergo physiological changes to prepare for the colder weather. Adequate water supply during this time is crucial to support the trees' metabolic activities Read More...
Monday, September 29, 2025
Update #2 - 7:30 p.m.The fire has now been fully contained and extinguished. No structures were damaged, and evacuated residents have been cleared to return home. Rocky View County Fire crews remain on scene, working with residents to manage a few hot spots. We would like to extend our gratitude to Read More...
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Rocky View County Fire Services is inviting residents to mark Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2025, with special open houses at local fire stations. This year’s theme, led by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), focuses on the safe use, storage, and disposal of lithium-ion batteries Read More...
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Have you ever admired yellow toadflax? Starting in August, its butter-yellow, two-toned flowers bloom in clusters, creating a vibrant landscape that catches the eye. These bright, cheerful blooms can often be mistaken for the native Golden bean (Thermopsis rhombifolia), which also has similar yellow Read More...
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Don’t let the purple flowers fool you—Canada thistle is more than just a nuisance. Its deep, aggressive root system makes it one of the toughest weeds to control in Alberta. Known for its menacing spiny leaves and small purple or pink, urn-shaped flowers, this weed is more than just an eyesore. Read More...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Tree Canada’s National Greening Program restores forests and plants trees in areas that need them most, enhancing biodiversity, capturing carbon, and creating healthier environments. Last year alone, over 2 million trees were planted across five regions of Canada with the support of partners, Read More...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Agricultural Service Board Provincial Committee (ASBPC), at the request of MP John Barlow, has launched the 2025 Richardson’s Ground Squirrel (Gopher) Impact Survey to gather evidence on the severity of the current outbreak and the effectiveness of available control methods. This quick, Read More...
Monday, August 18, 2025
Fire Services along with Waste & Recycling Services are expanding the opportunity for residents in Rocky View County to FireSmart their property this spring, summer and fall! This means increasing collection times for residents to bring loads of branches for the County to chip and remove. The Read More...
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Every summer, Alberta Open Farm Days invites Albertans to visit real working farms, meet the people who grow their food, and experience life on the land. This year, three Rocky View County farms will be opening their gates on August 16 and 17 to take part in the celebration. Souto Farms, located in Read More...
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Each year, a Rocky View County crop inspector examines every canola field in the county for signs of clubroot. These inspections, carried out under Alberta’s Agricultural Pest Act, play a crucial role in managing this serious threat to canola producers. What is Clubroot? Clubroot is a soil borne Read More...
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Every year, leafy spurge claims more land, creeping in quietly and establishing itself with alarming resilience. Can you recognize this infamous invader? With its small yellow-green flowers and smooth stems that exude a milky latex when broken, leafy spurge might look harmless at first glance. But Read More...
Friday, August 1, 2025
At approximately 2:00 PM on Friday, August 1, 2025, Rocky View County Fire Services responded to a CP Rail train derailment located south of Langdon, near the intersection of Range Road 272 and Township Road 222. Six rail cars, believed to be carrying grain, derailed into an adjacent field. The Read More...
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Have you spotted this notorious invader creeping into your pastures, along stream banks, or in disturbed sites? Common tansy, originally brought to North America for ornamental use and herbal purposes, may look harmless with its vibrant, sunshine-yellow flowers and tall, lanky stems reaching up to Read More...
Friday, July 25, 2025
The Rocky View County 2025 Master Farm Family Award recipient is Twin Lakes Ranch Ltd., a multigenerational cattle operation located east of Balzac. The award was announced by Councillor Greg Boehlke, Chair of the Agricultural Service Board, during the County’s Annual Agricultural Tour.The 2025 Read More...
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