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Supporting Agricultural Labour Demands

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Record-setting economic growth in Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sector has ignited demand for workers across the province.To support producers and processors, Alberta, in partnership with the federal government, is providing $2.5 million to Ag for Life to help companies recruit, hire and Read More...

Important Update From the Nose Creek Watershed Partnership

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Rocky View County is a member of The Nose Creek Watershed Partnership (NCWP), which undertakes joint watershed planning addressing concerns regarding the future condition of Nose Creek and West Nose Creek. The Partnership is currently represented by the Calgary Airport Authority, City of Airdrie, Read More...

Council Approves 2023 Operating and Capital Budget

Friday, December 16, 2022

Rocky View County Council has approved the 2023 Operating and Capital Base Budget following public feedback and deliberation. This budget outlines how municipal tax dollars will be used for 2023 and allows important projects to proceed or continue.The budget addresses inflationary needs being faced Read More...

2023 Budget Engagement Results

Friday, December 9, 2022

Thank you to all Rocky View County residents who took the time to participate in the 2023 Budget Public Engagement. Your time, efforts and opinions are greatly appreciated!The engagement included a budget simulator, which allowed residents to adjust and modify the proposed 2023 Budget. In total, 179 Read More...

Rocky View County Invites Residents to Balance Budget

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Every year, Rocky View County budgets, plans, and invests for the future based on resident needs and community priorities. A balanced budget ensures the County can afford to maintain infrastructure and provide services without overspending. The County is inviting residents and businesses to try Read More...

Have Your Say on the Rocky View County 2023 Budget

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Development has begun on the 2023 County Budget. Residents and business owners are welcome to provide their thoughts and comments to budget@rockyview.ca.Thank you to all who participated in the 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. We’ve heard you! Views and information collected from this recent survey Read More...

New Virtual Services Available to Rocky View Residents

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Rocky View County now offers property, tax, and utility services online through a new customer service portal — myRockyView.The new portal makes County services, previously only available in-person or by telephone, more accessible and convenient for residents.“Rocky View County is committed to Read More...

County Presents 2022 Master Farm Family Award

Monday, July 25, 2022

Left to Right: Rocky View County Councillor Greg Boehlke, Calder Cleveland, Keith Cleveland, Dawson ClevelandRocky View County has named Rhonda, Keith, Calder, and Dawson Cleveland as the Master Farm Family Award recipients for 2022.“My heartfelt thanks and congratulations to our 2022 Master Farm Read More...

Time to Start Planning Canada Thistle Control

Friday, June 10, 2022

Canada Thistle is a creeping perennial that is found in all parts of the County. This noxious weed is a prolific seed producer, producing an average of 5,000 viable seeds per plant and can be viable in the soil for up to 6 years. Plants produce both a taproot that can go as far as 8 feet deep and a Read More...

Timing is Everything When Controlling Spruce Budworm

Friday, June 10, 2022

Spruce budworm is a native moth that as caterpillars chew their way into the tightly coiled buds of flowers and slowly eat them from the inside out. Budworm caterpillars start life as tiny larvae that measure less than 1.5 mm long but grow up to 50 cm over the course of the summer. These larvae Read More...

What Happened to 2% Strychnine?

Friday, June 10, 2022

In 2018 the Federal government started the process of re-evaluating the registration of strychnine for Richardson ground squirrel (RGS) control. The evaluation included a field study which took place in Saskatchewan in 2019. This study observed the number of “off target” species that were affected Read More...

2022 Agricultural Tour

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Register now for Rocky View County’s annual Agricultural Tour—a day-long tour featuring farms and ag-businesses in the southeast area of the County!This year’s tour will feature Calgary Farmyard, Winter’s Turkeys Farm, Alberta Carriage Supply and Decisive Farming by Telus Agriculture, and other Read More...

2021 Annual Report Released

Thursday, May 26, 2022

The Rocky View County 2021 Annual Report (PDF) offers a concise and comprehensive view of Council’s work to lead the County towards the goals and priorities outlined in the Strategic Plan — Leading Rocky View County.This report also provides an overview of the County’s financial position and Read More...

Property Assessments Now Underway

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

As Provincial legislation requires, Rocky View County is currently conducting annual property assessments.The County’s professional assessors visit properties throughout the summer and fall to collect information needed to ensure fair property tax assessments for all landowners by updating assessed Read More...

2022 Summer Weed Spraying Program

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

As part of the County's annual weed control program, crews will be spraying invasive weeds in Division 5 from June to September this year. Weed spraying helps protect native plants, crop lands, and wildlife habitats from being displaced by problem weeds.Early detection and rapid response remain the Read More...

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