Articles for category News & Updates
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Scotts Canada Limited proudly announces the 2020 edition of the Gro for good program to keep the spirit of community and connection to nature alive in Canada. The program provides grants to deserving communities, schools and non-profit organizations seeking to develop sustainable community gardens Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will start phasing in its enforcement of Canada’s revised livestock transportation regulations on February 20. One of the most significant changes for cattle transporters is a reduction in the maximum time in transit before cattle must be off-loaded for feed, Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) is now accepting applications on a continual basis which means there are no more intake periods. Applications received will now be on a first come first serve basis throughout the course of the program. This is the case for both the Producer and Group Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
The Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership (JCWP) is working to implement riparian projects that benefit Jumpingpound Creek and its tributaries. Projects aim to improve riparian function, streambank stability, and water quality. In April 2020, JCWP will apply bioengineering techniques to stabilize Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
On February 29, join Kneehill County for an 8-hour introduction course which will help orient you to the world of responsible beekeeping, the logistics of beekeeping throughout the seasons, and the equipment you'll need to keep your hive healthy and viable. More Information and Registration Read More...
Monday, January 27, 2020
Rocky View County has now mailed Assessment Notices to property owners. Alberta continues to face challenging economic conditions, but Rocky View County remains a very stable place to live, do business, and own property. The latest assessments show about a 1.4 percent decrease in overall residential Read More...
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Message from Reeve Greg BoehlkeAs we come to the close of 2019, it’s time to take a look back at the success we’ve seen as a municipality over the past year. There is a long list of accomplishments that have been completed and new initiatives we’ve started that showcase the economic health and Read More...
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The Province of Alberta has announced a policing plan that will see the addition of 300 RCMP officers and 100 support staff in an effort to combat rural crime.The plan begins placing more of the cost of rural policing on communities, based on population size and assessed value. Rocky View County is Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbors to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and learn more about the farmers who grow their food. This will be the first annual Winter Open Farm Days event (Dec. 14-15). More information Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Regenerative agriculture is not a recipe, but it is a way to make a profit in agriculture and to remain sustainable for generations. It is a mixture between a science and an art. It is variable and needs planning, observation, replanning, adjustments, tweaks, time and above all, change.What it does Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Canada’s best-known climatologist always knows when he’s lost a crowd of producers he’s presenting to. It’s usually right around the time he starts talking about climate change. But he gets it.“Farmers have been beat up a lot — they’ve been accused of causing climate change,” said David Phillips, Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The federal government is imposing a new carbon tax in Alberta effective January 1, 2020, after the UCP government repealed the provincial carbon levy in June.To qualify for the federal government’s targeted relief for marked gasoline and diesel fuel used to operate farm machinery on a farm for the Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Fire safety is important any time of the year, but as we gather with family and friends during the holiday hustle and bustle, keep the following safety tips in mind. Use candles with care. In Canada, candles rank as the fifth most common cause of house fires, behind cooking, space heaters, Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The holiday season is upon us, and that means you’ll soon be disposing of the extra packaging, seasonal, and food waste created from all the gift giving, decorating, and entertaining you’ve planned.Check out our holiday waste sorting tips to ensure each item ends up in the right place. Read More: Read More...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Council’s new Recreation Governance Committee is poised to make strategic decisions that better prioritize recreation funding by looking at the needs of the entire County, filling in gaps and reducing duplication.The new recreation governance model simplifies and clarifies the County’s funding Read More...