Articles for category News & Updates
Friday, February 19, 2021
Rocky View County is accepting applications under the Community Recreation Funding Grant program.Funds are available for non-profit organizations incorporated under the Societies Act or the Agricultural Services Act, and whose objectives include servicing the recreation needs of the community. The Read More...
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Rocky View County Council voted to refuse a land use re-designation application after concluding two days of public hearings. The application by Lehigh Hanson Materials Ltd. for the Scott Pit site in Bearspaw was open for public submissions in support of or opposition to the project.Council held a Read More...
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Rocky View County 2021 Property Assessment Notices were mailed on January 22, 2021. Property owners have until Tuesday, April 6, 2021 to review their notice and notify the County if they have questions or concerns.The County’s 2021 assessment base increased by $97 million to $18.748 billion, Read More...
Monday, January 25, 2021
InnoTech Alberta in association with Alberta HUB presents “Growing opportunities in the Alberta Hemp Industry." This event will provide attendees an update on hemp agronomy, post-harvest crop management, processing and market outlook. Presentations will be led by InnoTech Alberta researchers, Read More...
Thursday, January 14, 2021
This seminar series led by industry experts presents practical approaches to a wide variety of nutrient management topics. Presentations are organized into four categories which include: soil health, alternate nutrient management strategies, new techniques, technologies and precision agriculture, Read More...
Thursday, January 14, 2021
New calves in distress or having trouble nursing can still get their first colostrum by tubing, giving them a better shot at good health. Full Article
Thursday, January 14, 2021
What do you want to change about your cropping operation? That’s the first question farmers need to think about as they look into the relatively new world of regenerative agriculture (regen ag). Full Article Read More...
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Some days just stay with a person. High school graduation, your wedding day, the birth of your child. For Randy Froese, that day is Aug. 17, 2010. “That’s the day I just about did not make it home,” said the grain farmer from Winkler, Manitoba. Full Article Read More...
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The practice comes with a learning curve, but can increase grazing options while boosting soil health. Full Article
Thursday, January 14, 2021
From flood documentation to weed control, farmers are putting their drones to good use. Full Article
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Read the newsletter. In this month’s edition: Director’s Note – Emily Lowe Grazing for Soil Health Increasing Cow-calf Profitability Through Management Bale Grazing Checks the Boxes for Three Canadian Producers Three Steps for Starting a Beef HerdFoothills Forage and Grazing Association is a Read More...
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Are you a landowner who gets hunters asking for permission to hunt on your land? Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) wants to hear from you! Whether you allow hunters on your land or not—they want to know why. The relationship between landowners and hunters is essential to the future of Read More...
Friday, January 8, 2021
It has come to the attention of Rocky View County that there is a discrepancy in the deadlines for written submissions in the advertising for the public hearing for Bylaw C-8082-2020 (planning application PL20200093) scheduled for the February 2, 2021 special Council meeting.The public notices Read More...
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
It depends on whether you’re budgeting or performing an investment analysis. Improved cost of production budgets can improve management decisions. “Know your cost of production” is an annual farm advisor’s rallying cry. This is still good advice with ever-rising costs and uncertain revenue. How Read More...
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered many facets of life for the residents and business community of Rocky View County. The pandemic also demonstrated how our community can pull together to help each other, and to protect the health of our friends, family, and neighbours.Earlier this year, Read More...