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Rocky View County Shares 'What we Heard' Report 2024

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Thank you to all residents and businesses who shared their views on County priorities during the public engagement on the proposed Budget 2024! A total of 419 comments were shared by residents online and at County Open houses throughout the spring and summer. Additionally, 105 residents participated Read More...

Bow River Reservoir

Thursday, September 21, 2023

The Alberta Government is assessing options to mitigate the impacts of both flood and drought on the Bow River. They are still in the feasibility phase. Click here to learn more. Subscribe for email updates from the province. The feasibility study continues to examine the flood and drought Read More...

Preparing Trees and Shrubs for Winter

Monday, September 18, 2023

For trees and shrubs, winter presents a series of formidable challenges. Harsh conditions, such as freezing temperatures and limited sunlight, can take a toll on their health and vitality. In the harsh winter climates of Alberta, trees and shrubs often face various threats that can lead to extensive Read More...

Fall Tree Planting

Monday, September 18, 2023

Fall presents an excellent opportunity to plant larger caliper trees on your property. In Alberta, spring often brings dry soil and low humidity. However, during fall tree planting, soil moisture is higher due to summer and autumn rains, providing an advantageous environment for root establishment Read More...

Trumpeter Swans Return to Area for First Time in 100 Years 

Thursday, September 7, 2023

The trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) was once critically endangered in Norther America with only a few hundred thought to exist in the wild. Through careful conservation planning, their numbers have rebounded in the last couple of decades. In Alberta, the majority of breeding swans occurred in the Read More...

Rocky View County Presents 2023 Master Farm Family Award to Long Acre Ranch

Friday, September 1, 2023

Tracy Hanson and Earl Munro are the fourth-generation cattle farmers in the County’s Yankee Valley area and are the latest winner of the esteemed Master Farm Family Award. Candidates for the Master Farm Family are nominated by peers in the community, and applications are reviewed by Rocky View Read More...

2023 Citizen Pulse Survey

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Having your say! Each year the Rocky View County seeks your input on how satisfied you are with programs and services. The County does a large-scale survey with residents and business owners every two years. Between that, a smaller survey is conducted as well to continue hearing from residents.  The Read More...

Rocky View County Crop Reporting

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

To obtain representative local data Rocky View County Agricultural and Environmental Services has surveyed fields throughout the County and reached out to several producers located in the following regions of the County: east central, southeast, northeast, west central, southwest, and northwest. The Read More...

Rocky View County Invites Residents to Fill Board & Committee Vacancies 

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Rocky View County is looking for residents interested in getting involved in their community by joining a board or committee. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 29, 2023. Agricultural Service Board/Partnership Advisory Committee  Vacancy to Fill: One member at large from east of Read More...

Weed Control for Black Henbane

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Black henbane is a biennial or annual plant part of the nightshade family. It is poisonous to humans and livestock if ingested and is regulated to the Weed Control Act of Alberta. Symptoms include impaired vision, convulsions, coma, and in occasional severe situations, death from heart or Read More...

Here Comes the Weeds

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Summer is here! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the grass is growing. But with the grass, comes the weeds. Every year, Rocky View County hires seasonal weed inspectors who provide inspections on both private and public property to help stop the spread of invasive weed species. Weed Read More...

Rootin Tootin Good Times at County Open House

Thursday, July 13, 2023

We hee'd, we haa'd, we ate pancakes drenched in syrup and we laughed and conversed until the break of noon! The County Open House on July 12 was wonderfully attended by so many residents, neighbours, businesses, and friends. Thanks to all who came and made it successful.We enjoyed hosting you!The Read More...

County Open House

Monday, July 10, 2023

Howdy Neighbour!  Mark your calendar to attend the County’s Open House July 12, 2023, from 9 a.m. until noon. Every year the County provides a FREE pancake breakfast for our residents, neighbours, families and the business community. The fun all happens at the County Hall in east Balzac, 262075 Read More...

Last Chance to Apply for the “Women in Ag” Grant

Friday, June 30, 2023

The Credit Union has announced the new “Women in Ag” Grant. This grant is for Alberta-based women who are currently or planning on working in the agricultural industry. The focus is to provide support of women in agriculture by giving them a chance to receive one of two $10,000 grant packages to Read More...

RCMP Langdon Detachment front counter will be closed for a few days this summer! 

Friday, June 30, 2023

Please be advised that the Langdon RCMP detachment front counter will experience a few closures over the summer break. It will be closed on July 14, and 24 to 28 and August 3, 4, 24 & 25. We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you require assistance please ring the doorbell, and if someone is in the Read More...

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