Articles for category News & Updates
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
In drought years, it’s often challenging to provide adequate forage for cattle. Sometimes producers use alternative feeds which might include drought-stressed or salvaged crops. Full Article Read More...
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
There are low-cost ways to prevent the busy dam builders from causing flooding and other damage. Full Article
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Farm Technology Program is accepting applications to support adoption of technology to minimize waste, optimize efficiency, and encourage adoption of best management practices in farm security.This 50-50 cost-share program provides incentives on new technologies that are commercially available Read More...
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
A look at the direct and indirect effects of compaction in your fields. Full Article
Friday, January 21, 2022
Location: Langdon, AlbertaEstimated Timeframe: January 24 to March 31, 2022Description: Fortis Alberta will be testing underground power cable throughout the Langdon area and services may be interrupted for as long as 15 to 30 minutes. Recorded phone messages will be sent weekly for the planned Read More...
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Congratulations to Howard Hawkwood on receiving Alberta Hereford Association’s Commercial Breeder of the Year for 2021!Howard grew up on a dairy farm in the Bearspaw district in what is now Northwest Calgary. His passion for Hereford cattle began in 1963 when his dad, Joe Hawkwood, purchased three Read More...
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Christmas means different things for each of us. In a year when ‘normal’ and ‘routine’ have been anything but, the approaching holiday season may feel like a very welcome traditional time charged with a renewed sense of meaning.Many of us have found the changes and restrictions this year have Read More...
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
On December 14, 2021, Rocky View County Council appointed Byron Riemann as acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) effective January 1, 2022.Speaking on behalf of Council, Mayor Don Kochan thanked current interim CAO, Kent Robinson. “Rocky View County has benefited from Mr. Robinson and his Read More...
Monday, December 13, 2021
In the spring of 2021, Agricultural and Environmental Services hired a consultant to conduct a larval survey to better estimate the population density of spruce budworm in Bragg Creek and the surrounding area. Based on Provincial monitoring and Rocky View County’s survey numbers, the infestation was Read More...
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Our Fire Chief will be dropping by our social media channels later this month to offer tips on staying safe throughout the Holiday Season.Curious on how to best setup your fireplace for Santa access, what to do if your turkey catches on fire, or who to call when your in-laws are unexpectedly late? Read More...
Monday, November 15, 2021
Earlier this year, Rocky View County Council passed the Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw (C-8125-2021), which requires property owners/occupants to clear snow and ice from public sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours of a snowfall or ice event. This includes sidewalks in Langdon, Harmony, Read More...
Monday, November 1, 2021
On September 17, 2021, Rocky View County received official notice from the City of Calgary, that the City has formally initiated an annexation application for lands adjoining its eastern boundary. The proposed lands (as identified on the map) that would be incorporated into the City if the Read More...
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
As of 6 p.m., October 26, the issue has been resolved and full phone service is available for incoming calls.Rocky View County is currently experiencing issues related to incoming phone calls. As a result, our after-hours call centre is receiving all incoming calls. You may not be able to reach your Read More...
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Airdrie RCMP and Rocky View County Enforcement Services to host Community Town Hall MeetingAirdrie RCMP and Rocky View County Enforcement Services are pleased to invite residents to their November 2021 Virtual Rural Community Town Hall Meeting. This meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Read More...
Monday, October 4, 2021
Hear a beep, get on your feet! Hear a chirp, make a change!Fire Prevention Week is October 3 to 9 with a focus on helping you learn about the sounds your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors make and what they mean.What is your alarm telling you?Does your smoke or carbon monoxide detector beep or Read More...