Articles for category Fire & Emergency
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Have you encountered Canada thistle on your property? Known for its menacing spiny leaves and small purple or pink urn shaped flowers. Canada thistle boasts more than just its looks-it harbours an incredible secret below the surface! Its roots reach as deep as 18 ft below ground. This perennial weed Read More...
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Register now for Rocky View County’s 37th annual Agricultural Tour! This day-long bus tour will feature farms and ag-businesses in the north central area of the county! This year’s tour will feature Highline Mushrooms, Gallelli Farms, Canadiana Equestrian Centre, Cairns Feedyard and other Read More...
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Are you a farmer, rancher, agri-business owner, or an agriculture organization? Your input is wanted. The Agricultural Master Plan is a strategic, guiding document in the County that aims to identify and guide a long-term vision and policy framework for agriculture and land use planning in Read More...
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Alberta’s agricultural community can take advantage of the Ag-Plastic Recycle It Program, operated by Cleanfarms Inc., by bringing recyclable materials such as grain bags, barbed wire, oil, paint, tires and twine to the special Rocky View County Ag Roundups or throughout the summer at various Read More...
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Originating from eastern Europe and Asia, Kochia was brought to North America in the 1800’s as an ornamental garden plant. Often called a tumbleweed in the winter as it blows across the plains. Characteristics include dense hairy, club-shaped leaves,Although Kochia is not a regulated species on the Read More...
Thursday, June 6, 2024
UPDATE #3 @ 8:30 P.M. Final. The fire in Springbank has been contained and extinguished as of 8:00 p.m. Fire crews will stay on site throughout the evening to monitor for hot spots. Thank you to the Springbank community for your cooperation, it played a crucial role in our safe and effective Read More...
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Rocky View County remains unaffected by the water main break in Calgary. However, in regional solidarity and consideration of the situation, we are supporting our neighbours in Calgary, Airdrie, and Chestermere, and are on standby, ready for any potential requests for support. There are no boil Read More...
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Attention, landowners! Have you crossed paths with the notorious Oxeye Daisy?Oxeye Daisy (Leucantheumum vulgare) is a perennial weed listed as noxious on the Alberta Weed Control Act. It grows in a variety of habitats and thrives in nutrient poor soils.Why the fuss, you ask? Well, Oxeye Daisy isn't Read More...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Southern Alberta is known for endless prairie landscapes with natural cottonwood and some willows. Closer to the mountains and foothills there are plenty of white spruce, pines, aspen, balsam poplar and in some places Douglas fir. Most of the trees you see around yards, fields, streets, parks, and Read More...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Every year, from May until the end of harvest (October or November), Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) in partnership with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen, delivers the Alberta Crop Reporting program. Information is gathered through Read More...
Monday, May 6, 2024
On Sunday, May 26, from 10 am to 12 pm, DMC Stables in collaboration with Rocky View County Fire Services will be conducting a unique and specialized emergency preparedness session tailored for community members who own barns and livestock. Recognizing the paramount importance of disaster planning Read More...
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Located in Rocky View County, just west of Highway 22, the Cochrane Ecological Institute has been a beacon of hope for Alberta's wildlife and ecosystems since 1964. As it marks its 60th anniversary, the Smeeton family remains dedicated to their mission of ecosystem restoration, which includes Read More...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
On May 8th, the Government of Canada will send test alerts on behalf of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. Emergency Management Organizations (EMOs) from other provinces will issue their own test alerts. In any case, only one test Read More...
Monday, April 29, 2024
Each year Rocky View County’s Agriculture Service team works to partner and offer many workshops for residents whether you run a large farm operation, have an acreage or want to care for your yard! Here is a preview of some upcoming workshops that might interest you (confirmed and to be confirmed)! Read More...
Thursday, April 25, 2024
As part of the County's annual weed control program, crews will be spraying invasive weeds in Division 3, 4, and 7 this year. Division's roadsides are sprayed on a three-year rotation and spot treatment will occur in other divisions throughout the county. Weed spraying is used as part of an Read More...
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