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Council Decisions: April 8, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 8, 2025 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...

Ag Workshops to Expand Your Knowledge

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Each year, our Agriculture Services Team organizes a variety of workshops designed to provide valuable information to our community. Whether you're interested in gardening tips or learning how to maintain your septic system, there's something for everyone. Below is a list of upcoming workshops, with Read More...

The Great Twine Round-Up continues in Alberta, with $9,000 in cash prizes still to be won for 4-H clubs and ag charities!

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Cleanfarms, through the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle-It!’ pilot program, is hosting ‘The Great Twine Round-Up’, a province-wide twine collection contest with a total of $12,000 in cash prizes for the winners’ 4-H club or an Alberta-based agricultural charity of choice.The first of four $3,000 cash Read More...

Alberta Open Farm Days is Seeking Farm Hosts for It’s 13th Annual Event

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Alberta Open Farm Days is a collaborative, province-wide, two-day event that gives Albertans the opportunity to experience farm life and understand where their food comes from. It is a backstage pass to meet local farmers, experience ag-tourism in Alberta and taste fresh, locally produced foods Read More...

Timing Imperative for Adequate Richardson Ground Squirrel (Gopher) Control

Monday, March 24, 2025

Richardson ground squirrels (RGS’s) commonly known as “gophers” usually emerge from hibernation the end of February to mid-March. Males emerge first and the females shortly after in which the breeding season commences. If you’re considering a control program this year, you’ll want to begin right Read More...

Madden Fire Station Open House April 3, 2025

Monday, March 17, 2025

Rocky View County is investing in a replacement fire station for the Madden area, replacing the outdated facility that no longer meets current safety, training, and operational needs. In 2024, County Council committed funding for the build, and plans are now underway to finalize station details and Read More...

Propane Leak on Hwy 1A

Friday, February 28, 2025

Update #4 – 8:30 AMThe controlled flaring operations conducted in response to the propane leak incident were successfully completed as of 7:00 a.m. All safety checks have been completed, and affected residents were cleared to return home as of 9:30 p.m. last night.Highway 1A has fully opened in both Read More...

Join the Classroom Agriculture Program: A Unique Opportunity to Teach Youth About Agriculture in Alberta

Thursday, February 27, 2025

The Classroom Agriculture Program (CAP) is a well-known and highly respected education program currently reaching over 10,000 grade 4 and 5 Alberta students annually. Since its inception in 1985, CAP has reached more than 600,000 Alberta youth​CAP is about creating a broader understanding of the Read More...

Fire North of Bragg Creek: Response Underway

Friday, February 21, 2025

Update #2: 9:40 p.m. – Crews remain on scene, closely monitoring the wildfire on Tsuu T'ina lands north of the Hamlet of Bragg Creek. The fire is currently contained, meaning crews have successfully limited its spread. There is no immediate threat to structures or residents, and no evacuations are Read More...

Join ALUS Rocky View

Monday, February 3, 2025

The ALUS Rocky View program is accepting applications.The Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program is a Rocky View County delivered program, in partnership with ALUS Canada, which aims to improve ecological services such as: clean air, clean water, flood mitigation, climate adaptation, carbon Read More...

Nominations now open for the next Rocky View County Master Farm Family

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Want to recognize your neighbour, a dedicated community member, or a friend who is an amazing steward of the land or invested in quality food production? Rocky View County residents or businesses can nominate residents for this award. Rocky View’s Master Farm Family Award was founded in 1989 to Read More...

Magic of Christmas - Toy Drive On Now

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

For the 8th year Rocky View County Fire Services has teamed up with The Magic of Christmas Toy Drive.🎁🎅🤶The Magic of Christmas: https://themagicofchristmas.org/about/From our humble beginning in 1983, The Magic of Christmas has grown to a volunteer family of 6,000+ Santa’s and elves. Every Read More...

Round-Up Your Used Plastic Twine for a Chance to Win 

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

From November 01, 2024, to May 31, 2025, CleanFarms is hosting a contest to help recycle twine! Rocky View County Transfer Sites will be accepting these materials.  Great Twine Round-up – Cleanfarms Bring as much used plastic baler twine you can round-up, to a participating Alberta collection site Read More...

Strategizing Success for your Family Farm’s Succession Planning - Nov. 21

Monday, November 4, 2024

Mark your calendar to join Annessa Good-Hassard from Peak Heritage Consulting Ltd as she shares information on farm succession planning and the impacts for future generations.  November 21, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Madden Community Center (RR 30, Madden, AB) $35.00 per person (beef dinner and Read More...

Plan a FireSmart Community Event – apply for a $500 grant

Monday, November 4, 2024

Do you live in an area of forest and bush? Talk to your neighbours and apply to have a property clean up event; show that you are all working together to remove fuel sources and FireSmart your homes and property.  FireSmart is a very important initiative for Rocky View County.  The county has Read More...

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