Articles for category Council News
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...
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...
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...
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 22, 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...
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Have you come across the infamous black henbane? It’s easy to spot with its tough stalks that can grow up to a meter tall and its vile smell, which earns it the nickname stinking nightshade. Its unsightly pale-yellow flowers with dark purple veins only add to its alarming appearance, making it stand Read More...
Friday, July 11, 2025
Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 10, 2025 Special Council Meeting. This is a general overview of the meeting. Details of the agenda, specifics of the meeting, and any decisions can be found in the minutes of the meeting on the Meetings & Hearings page. Read More...
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 9, 2025 Special Council Meeting. This is a general overview of the meeting. Details of the agenda, specifics of the meeting, and any decisions can be found in the minutes of the meeting on the Meetings & Hearings page. Read More...
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Are you a forage producer who wants to help stop the spread of invasive species? Good news, you can take action and get recognized for it. Learn how to participate in the Certified Weed Free Forage program and protect Alberta’s land and livestock. Why It Matters Invasive species threaten Alberta’s Read More...
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 – Rocky View County Council has approved a new Agriculture Master Plan, a strategic document that outlines a long-term vision for agriculture and land use planning in the County. The plan establishes goals for future growth, supports innovation, and provides a roadmap to support the Read More...
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 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...
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Each year the Calgary Stampede receives nominations from municipal districts for outstanding agriculture producers from southern Alberta. On July 6, 2025, the Calgary Stampede announced this year’s BMO Farm Family winners, including the Woolliams Family. The Woolliams’ were the recipients of the Read More...
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Did you know that any white daisy you see in Alberta is not a native plant species? While some varieties are available in stores for gardening, it’s important to be cautious about what you plant. Two highly invasive species – Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) and Scentless chamomile Read More...
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Summer is here! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the grass is growing. But with the grass, comes the weeds and the pests. Every year, Rocky View County hires seasonal staff to help in the battle against pests and invasive weeds species.Weed Inspections Across the CountyWeed inspectors Read More...
Sunday, June 22, 2025
With fewer control options available, farmers, ranchers, acreage owners, and land stewards, are turning to natural and environmental methods to manage gophers. Encouraging predators like owls, hawks, and foxes, improving pasture health through rotational grazing, and reducing overgrown areas can all Read More...
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Alberta is constantly under the threat of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) pressing its borders from two sides, Saskatchewan and Montana. DED has killed millions of elms throughout North America since 1930, when it was first introduced by infected wood from Europe. The Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease Read More...
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