Articles for category News & Updates
Monday, September 29, 2025
Update: September 29, 2025Rocky View County may face disruptions to our usual mail delivery services due to the national strike announced by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers on Thursday, September 25, 2025.We are actively reviewing the impact of this development and exploring alternative ways to Read More...
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Twenty-one people have declared their candidacy in the upcoming Municipal Election. The list of candidates was official as of noon today. With the nomination period now closed, residents are encouraged to learn more about the candidates running in their electoral division. The County’s elections Read More...
Monday, September 22, 2025
Rocky View County has finalized the sale of its majority interest in the Chestermere Regional Recreation Centre property to the City of Chestermere.The facility, established by the County in the early 1980s, has served residents from both municipalities for over four decades. Built in three phases Read More...
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rocky View County is looking to secure future opportunities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centre developments that fit within local needs and community goals. To facilitate regional AI projects, the County has established broader growth strategies and regulatory review processes that provide Read More...
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Have you ever admired yellow toadflax? Starting in August, its butter-yellow, two-toned flowers bloom in clusters, creating a vibrant landscape that catches the eye. These bright, cheerful blooms can often be mistaken for the native Golden bean (Thermopsis rhombifolia), which also has similar yellow Read More...
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Don’t let the purple flowers fool you—Canada thistle is more than just a nuisance. Its deep, aggressive root system makes it one of the toughest weeds to control in Alberta. Known for its menacing spiny leaves and small purple or pink, urn-shaped flowers, this weed is more than just an eyesore. Read More...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Tree Canada’s National Greening Program restores forests and plants trees in areas that need them most, enhancing biodiversity, capturing carbon, and creating healthier environments. Last year alone, over 2 million trees were planted across five regions of Canada with the support of partners, Read More...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Agricultural Service Board Provincial Committee (ASBPC), at the request of MP John Barlow, has launched the 2025 Richardson’s Ground Squirrel (Gopher) Impact Survey to gather evidence on the severity of the current outbreak and the effectiveness of available control methods. This quick, Read More...
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Every summer, Alberta Open Farm Days invites Albertans to visit real working farms, meet the people who grow their food, and experience life on the land. This year, three Rocky View County farms will be opening their gates on August 16 and 17 to take part in the celebration. Souto Farms, located in Read More...
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Each year, a Rocky View County crop inspector examines every canola field in the county for signs of clubroot. These inspections, carried out under Alberta’s Agricultural Pest Act, play a crucial role in managing this serious threat to canola producers. What is Clubroot? Clubroot is a soil borne Read More...
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Every year, leafy spurge claims more land, creeping in quietly and establishing itself with alarming resilience. Can you recognize this infamous invader? With its small yellow-green flowers and smooth stems that exude a milky latex when broken, leafy spurge might look harmless at first glance. But Read More...
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Have you spotted this notorious invader creeping into your pastures, along stream banks, or in disturbed sites? Common tansy, originally brought to North America for ornamental use and herbal purposes, may look harmless with its vibrant, sunshine-yellow flowers and tall, lanky stems reaching up to Read More...
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...
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