Articles for category News & Updates
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The draft of Rocky View County’s 2021 Budget, which calls for a 0% tax increase next year following a 3% reduction this year, is now available for review. If you have any comments about the budget we want to hear from you.If you have questions or comments please send them by email to Read More...
Monday, October 19, 2020
Rocky View County residents can support waste reduction all year long by recycling more than 500 different household electronics items — including small appliances; audio visual and telecom equipment; power and air tools; and electronic games, toys, and musical instruments — at all County transfer Read More...
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Today’s grand opening of the Leon’s Home Furnishings Superstore in the CrossIron Common commercial area marks the latest business to open its doors in Rocky View County.The new Leon’s store is much more than a showroom for quality furniture and appliances. It is a combined warehouse and retail Read More...
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Rocky View County has proclaimed Thursday, October 1, 2020 as International Day of Older Persons, presenting the opportunity to build greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of seniors. View full proclamation (PDF)In December 1990, the United Nations adopted October 1 as the International Read More...
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Develop management zones, consider mobile nutrients, and don’t neglect phosphorus, says Matt Gosling. Full Article
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Three actions you can take to prepare for the new reality. Full Article
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
It's the big lesson of 2020. A business plan is practically guaranteed to up your game, make you more money, and keep you happier and healthier. So what are you doing this winter? Full Article
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The Rocky View County Agricultural Service Board/ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee is seeking a new member for a three-year term starting at the end of November 2020. Applicants must be a County resident from east of Highway 2 and have the ability to attend five meetings annually. A per Read More...
Friday, August 21, 2020
Your soil is a little like a supply chain — an interconnected series of chemical, physical, and biological interactions that help make your lands productive and your crops profitable. But just one weak link in that chain can cause problems on your farm. Full Article Read More...
Friday, August 21, 2020
Survey data from Western Canada’s provincial agriculture departments don’t have really good numbers when it comes to root rots. The difficulty is not many growers are scouting for them, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t there. The pathogens that cause root rot can impact yield severely, especially Read More...
Friday, August 21, 2020
Your guide to identification, risk reduction, and disease control. Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease. If conditions are right, it can cause up to 100 per cent yield loss in canola. And while yield loss can be low when conditions aren’t favourable, the pathogen is hardy and easily overwinters Read More...
Friday, August 21, 2020
Fire forced a Manitoba farmer to rebuild his grain-handling yard. Here’s what he learned about planning for the future. Full Article
Friday, August 21, 2020
Based on Saskatchewan and Alberta Ministry of Agriculture harvest progress reports over the past 12 years, a trend has been emerging toward later harvests. This means less capacity for natural grain drying in the field and an increased likelihood of storing grain at higher risks of spoilage. Full Read More...
Friday, August 21, 2020
Presented by Big Lakes County, Alberta Health Services, and Tough Enough to Talk About It, this webinar aims to help producers recognize and cope with mental health issues. Join presenters Neil Harris, Ainsley Miller, and Colin Millang on August 26, 2020, from 7pm - 8:30pm. Participation is Read More...
Friday, August 21, 2020
Three things the Canadian Canola Council would like you to know about the disease. Full Article