Articles for category Council News
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Are you prepared in the case of an emergency? Being prepared is important not only for you, but also for your livestock. Create a livestock emergency plan, send a copy to Rocky View County and be entered to win a 72-hour emergency kit worth $95.Learn more on how to keep your farm animals and Read More...
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the May 11, 2021 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...
Friday, May 7, 2021
Rocky View County is currently accepting project applications for the 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 pollinator habitat, and more. Read More...
Friday, May 7, 2021
Over the last few years, an infestation of spruce budworm has been detected on trees in and around Bragg Creek. Spruce budworm is a native moth which primarily attacks spruce (white, black, Colorado) and balsam fir trees in Alberta. It is a wasteful feeder on current year needles. Learn more about Read More...
Friday, May 7, 2021
The spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana) is a native moth which primarily attacks spruce (white, black, Colorado) and balsam fir trees in Alberta. It is a wasteful feeder on current year needles.Pest IDIt takes a little bit of effort to identify a spruce budworm. The young yellowish larvae are Read More...
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the May 4, 2021 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...
Monday, May 3, 2021
In this issue: Coordinator’s Note – Sonja Bloom Ground Squirrel Control in Montana The Orphan Well Association and Your Land Forage 2021: Grazing and Forage Management During and After DroughtClick here for your April Newsletter Read More...
Monday, May 3, 2021
Carbon Robotics has unveiled the third-generation of its Autonomous Weeder, a smart farming robot that identifies weeds and then destroys them with high-power lasers. A person can weed about one acre of crops a day. This smart robot can weed 20. Full article Read More...
Thursday, April 29, 2021
In accordance with section 194(1)(a) of the Municipal Government Act and section 22 of the Procedure Bylaw, the Reeve may call a special Council meeting whenever the official considers it appropriate to do so. This serves as notice to Council under section 194(3) of the Municipal Government Act and Read More...
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 27, 2021 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 Read More...
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 13, 2021 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 Read More...
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Rocky View County Council has unanimously approved a budget that represents a 0% tax freeze for business and residential properties in the County. The approved budget adjustments are required to finalize Rocky View County’s 2021 Operating and Capital budget.Despite the continued financial impact of Read More...
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
University of Alberta researchers have been studying the role of trees in the agricultural landscape (in the form of agroforestry systems), in carbon sequestration, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Their eight-year agroforestry project is ending and they would like to report back to the Read More...
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
You may know Cleanfarms for their collection programs for agricultural containers, totes and seed, pesticide and inoculant bags. But did you know they also collect unwanted agricultural pesticides and old livestock, equine, and poultry medications? The program rotates around the country every three Read More...
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Read Mountain Journals article for an in-depth look at grizzly attacks, bear spray, and what you need to know.