Articles for category Council News
Friday, August 21, 2020
Three things the Canadian Canola Council would like you to know about the disease. Full Article
Friday, August 21, 2020
McDonald's President and CEO John Betts told producers during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference Thursday that McDonald's Canada will begin sourcing 100% Canadian beef again this fall. The move ends the temporary sourcing adjustments they made in late April due to the industry constraints from Read More...
Friday, August 21, 2020
A proper feed and mineral program prepares them for next year. Putting both young and mature bulls on good quality mixed legume-grass pastures is the best practical post-breeding feed choice until winter. This helps them maintain or obtain good body condition and health, leading to the good Read More...
Friday, August 21, 2020
Alberta Forage Industry Network launched a free online agricultural marketplace called “Farming the Web” on July 31. With six different category listings, the digital marketplace is a host of everything agriculture related. Categories include hay, straw and other feeds; livestock and working Read More...
Friday, August 21, 2020
The federal government is investing just over $2.6-million to help Alberta farmers turn their plants into higher-value protein products. That money will be used to purchase, install and operate new equipment at the Food Processing Development Centre in Leduc. That equipment will complement and Read More...
Friday, August 21, 2020
The new website has the features that were part of its long-running blog, such as risk maps, insect monitoring protocols, weekly updates, and insect of the week features. Full Article Read More...
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 28, 2020 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...
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 21, 2020 Special 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 Read More...
Friday, July 17, 2020
Rocky View County Council is reviewing a complex 47-page Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench ruling on sanctions imposed on councillors Kevin Hanson, Crystal Kissel, and Samanntha Wright.On June 11, 2019, Council voted to sanction the three councillors under the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw for Read More...
Friday, July 17, 2020
Rocky View County has proclaimed July 19-25, 2020 as National Drowning Prevention Week along with the Lifesaving Society of Canada, to raise awareness about the problem of drowning and the lives that can be saved with water safety education. View full proclamation (PDF)Over 400 Canadians die in Read More...
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 14, 2020 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...
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Rocky View County Council voted on June 25 to consider second and third readings of Bylaw C-7957-2019 (Conceptual Scheme Amendment – South Conrich Conceptual Scheme) and Bylaw C-7959-2019 (Re-designation Item – Ranch and Farm Two to Business/Business Campus and Public Services District – South Read More...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Dallas Leduc says a device he has installed in all portable fuel tanks on his southern Saskatchewan farm does exactly what it says it was intended to do — prevents fuel from slopping out through the vented fuel caps, saving fuel and preventing a mess in the back of the truck.It’s not a life-changing Read More...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
310RATS@gov.ab.ca is the new email address that people can use if they see a rat – dead or alive – in the province. Albertans can also call 310-RATS (7287) to report any sightings.“This one-step approach will help to keep Alberta rat-free,” explains Karen Wickerson, rat and pest program specialist Read More...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
In response to the recent challenges faced by Alberta’s beekeepers, the provincial Agriculture Ministry is introducing a new Canadian Agricultural Partnership program.The program will include up to $1 million to help beekeepers offset the costs of increased colony replacements due to COVID-19. The Read More...