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Minimizing Food Waste and Getting the Most Out of Your Garden

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...

Fall Tree Watering

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...

Greater Conrich Area Review: Open House October 29, 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025

Residents of Conrich area, mark your calendars. Please join us on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Prince of Peace banquet room (300 Prince of Peace Way, Rocky View County) to learn and provide feedback on the Greater Conrich Area Review project. This review focuses on the Read More...

Rocky View County Affirms Commitment to Responsible AI Data Centre Development

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Rocky View County is looking to secure future opportunities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centre developments that fit within local needs and community goals. To facilitate regional AI projects, the County has established broader growth strategies and regulatory review processes that provide Read More...

Council Decisions: Special Council Meeting – Kineticor Data Centre Campus Area Structure Plan, September 9, 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the September 9, 2025 Special Council Meeting. This is a general overview of the meeting. Details of the agenda, specifics of the meeting, any decisions, and minutes can be found on the Meetings & Hearings page. Additional Read More...

Late Summer Flowerer, Early Invader: The Danger of Yellow Toadflax

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...

Canada Thistle: Fight the Root, Not Just the Flower 

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...

Landowners Wanted: National Greening Program Tree Planting

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...

Producers’ Survey: Richardson’s Ground Squirrel Impacts

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...

Open Farm Days in Rocky View County: Real Farms and Real Stories 

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...

Protecting Canola Fields in Rocky View County from Clubroot

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...

Leafy Spurge: The Explosive Threat Spreading Across the Land

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...

Tansy Trouble: A Guide to Stopping Common Tansy in Its Tracks

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...

Rocky View County Approves Shepard Logistics Centre Conceptual Scheme – Advancing Prairie Economic Gateway Initiative

Friday, July 25, 2025

Rocky View County Council has approved the Shepard Logistics Centre Conceptual Scheme, a key planning milestone that sets the stage for future industrial and rail-served development within the Prairie Economic Gateway initiative. July 22, 2025 Public HearingThe approved Conceptual Scheme provides Read More...

Twin Lakes Ranch Ltd. Honoured for Excellence in Agriculture with 2025 Master Farm Family Award

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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