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Rocky View County Council Approves 2024 Master Rates

Thursday, March 28, 2024

March 27, 2024 – Rocky View County Council has approved the 2024 Master Rates Bylaw that outlines the fees the County charges for services. The new fee schedule comes into effect on May 1, 2024.All County fees are reviewed annually as part of the budget process, as referenced in the 2024 Operating Read More...

Council Decisions: March 26, 2024

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the March 26, 2024 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...

So Many Workshops Planned for this Winter/Spring - Don’t miss out! 

Friday, March 22, 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...

Now Accepting Applications for 2024 ALUS Funding

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Rocky View County is currently accepting project applications for the Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS) program. These projects provide ecological goods and services such as cleaner water and air, flood control and water retention, carbon sequestration, increased biodiversity including wildlife and Read More...

Nominations Now Open for 2024 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame

Monday, March 18, 2024

The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame was created in 1951 to recognize individuals on a biennial cycle who have made significant contributions to the agriculture and food industry and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta.Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation ceremonially Read More...

Timing Imperative for Adequate Richardson Ground Squirrel (Gopher) Control

Friday, March 15, 2024

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...

Helping Farmers: Annual Agricultural Permits Available for Road Bans

Friday, March 15, 2024

Many Rocky View County residents rely on farming as their livelihood for which trucking plays an important role for transporting grain, seed, fertilizer, and livestock along the County’s roads. At critical times during the year, such as spring thaw, bans are posted which restrict the amount of Read More...

Council Decisions: March 12, 2024

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the March 12, 2024 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...

Rocky View County and the City of Airdrie sign Inaugural Master Shared Services Agreement  

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Rocky View County and the City of Airdrie have taken a significant step forward in enhancing inter-municipal collaboration with the approval of a Master Shared Services Agreement (MSSA).Representatives from both Councils jointly signed this agreement today, marking a positive milestone in a Read More...

Council Decisions: February 27, 2024

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the February 27, 2024 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...

Council Decisions: February 13

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the February 13, 2024 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...

Council Decisions: January 23, 2024

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the January 23, 2024 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...

Nominations Open for the 2024 Rocky View County’s Master Farm Family Award 

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Rocky View County’s Agricultural Service Board is looking for nominations for this year’s Master Farm Family Award. Rocky View’s Master Farm Family Award was founded in 1989 and recognizes a ranch or farm family for their achievements in technical farm production, sustainability practices, team farm Read More...

Council Decisions: January 9, 2024

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the January 9, 2024 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...

Council Decisions: December 12, 2023 

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the December 12, 2023 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...

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