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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 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...
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Each year, our Agriculture Services Team organizes a variety of workshops designed to provide valuable information to our community. Whether you're interested in gardening tips or learning how to maintain your septic system, there's something for everyone. Below is a list of upcoming workshops, with Read More...
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Cleanfarms, through the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle-It!’ pilot program, is hosting ‘The Great Twine Round-Up’, a province-wide twine collection contest with a total of $12,000 in cash prizes for the winners’ 4-H club or an Alberta-based agricultural charity of choice.The first of four $3,000 cash Read More...
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Alberta Open Farm Days is a collaborative, province-wide, two-day event that gives Albertans the opportunity to experience farm life and understand where their food comes from. It is a backstage pass to meet local farmers, experience ag-tourism in Alberta and taste fresh, locally produced foods Read More...
Monday, March 24, 2025
The Prairie Economic Gateway initiative continues to gain momentum as The City of Calgary and Rocky View County take critical steps toward making the vision a reality. Following the approval of a historic agreement in February, the municipalities have initiated discussions with the provincial and Read More...
Monday, March 24, 2025
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...
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Rocky View County and the Town of Cochrane are moving forward in their joint effort to enhance recreation service delivery for residents. After issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) earlier this year, the municipalities have selected YMCA Calgary as the preferred proponent to explore future Read More...
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Classroom Agriculture Program (CAP) is a well-known and highly respected education program currently reaching over 10,000 grade 4 and 5 Alberta students annually. Since its inception in 1985, CAP has reached more than 600,000 Alberta youthCAP is about creating a broader understanding of the Read More...
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The City of Calgary and Rocky View County have approved the Prairie Economic Gateway agreement, a historic partnership projected to generate over $7 billion in economic activity and create more than 30,000 jobs across the region over the next 10 to 12 years. This milestone marks a significant step Read More...
Monday, February 3, 2025
The ALUS Rocky View program is accepting applications.The Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program is a Rocky View County delivered program, in partnership with ALUS Canada, which aims to improve ecological services such as: clean air, clean water, flood mitigation, climate adaptation, carbon Read More...
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Want to recognize your neighbour, a dedicated community member, or a friend who is an amazing steward of the land or invested in quality food production? Rocky View County residents or businesses can nominate residents for this award. Rocky View’s Master Farm Family Award was founded in 1989 to Read More...
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Rocky View County – Rocky View County and The City of Calgary have received unanimous approval from the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) for policy that supports land development that will create an inland logistics hub, transload facility and related businesses. The Prairie Economic Gateway Read More...
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
From November 01, 2024, to May 31, 2025, CleanFarms is hosting a contest to help recycle twine! Rocky View County Transfer Sites will be accepting these materials. Great Twine Round-up – Cleanfarms Bring as much used plastic baler twine you can round-up, to a participating Alberta collection site Read More...
Monday, November 4, 2024
Mark your calendar to join Annessa Good-Hassard from Peak Heritage Consulting Ltd as she shares information on farm succession planning and the impacts for future generations. November 21, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Madden Community Center (RR 30, Madden, AB) $35.00 per person (beef dinner and Read More...
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Are you a grain producer in the Canadian Prairies? The University of Alberta invites you to take part in an important research survey focused on the adoption of winter wheat and ultra-early seeding of spring wheat in the Canadian Prairies.The survey is designed to take only 15 to 30 minutes of your Read More...
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