Articles for category News & Updates
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Monday, June 26, 2023
Farm Credit Canada’s recent outreach to specific agrifood sectors hit by unusual environmental conditions has now extended to those hit by the broader “economic environment.”The federal ag lender on Tuesday said it will offer an unsecured credit line of up to $500,000 with loan processing fees Read More...
Monday, June 26, 2023
The head of the Animal Health Emergency Management organization is reminding livestock producers to have a plan when dealing with emergent situations like the fires that have been rocking west-central Alberta and the Peace Country.Producers need to know ahead of time how and where they will move Read More...
Monday, June 26, 2023
Crown rangeland is public land leased or permitted to ranchers for grazing livestock. The new framework provides clarity about how grazing fits into Crown Land and integrated land management practices.Full ArticleRangeland Grazing Framework Read More...
Friday, June 16, 2023
The County’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program provides funding to non-profit organizations that enhance the social well-being of individuals and families. The program currently funds child and youth programs, family life enrichment courses, senior’s programs, information and Read More...
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
SOLD OUT. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER TO BE ON A WAITLIST.This hot, sought out event sells out fast; register today for the annual Rocky View County Agricultural Tour. This event is a day-long bus tour that will take you to various farms and ag-businesses in the northeast area of the County! You will Read More...
Monday, June 12, 2023
As we approach the tenth anniversary of the 2013 flood, it's a time for reflection on this momentous event that had a significant impact on Bragg Creek and many other communities within Rocky View County. We acknowledge the strength and resilience of each person affected, many of whom faced the loss Read More...
Monday, June 5, 2023
If you don’t live near one of Rocky View County’s transfer sites and have material that needs to be disposed of/recycled, plan to take it to one of the various Agricultural Roundup days this summer. Mark the date and location that works for you! Rocky View County’s Waste and Recycling is hosting Ag Read More...
Monday, May 29, 2023
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) funding expired on March 31, 2023. To support continued innovation, growth and prosperity, the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) launched its programs to replace the CAP program - a five‐year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion Read More...
Monday, May 29, 2023
Foxtail barley is a native bunchgrass found throughout Canada, primarily in moist or saline depressions but can also occur in cultivated fields, roadsides, waste lands, and lawn. It is a perennial plant, greenish purple in colour with round, hollow stems, and swollen nodes. The unique seed head has Read More...
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