Articles for category News & Updates
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...
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Good stockmanship means getting your cows to buy into your ideas in a low stress environment.Join Dylan Biggs to better understand cattle behaviour and how to apply low stress handling techniques on your farm/ranch. Included is a day and a half of classroom & hands-on, in-field sessions on cattle Read More...
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
As trees are preparing for winter; deep watering may help their well-being during the cold winter months as well as at beginning of next spring. The majority of Alberta is dry with very little moisture during September and October with many trees that are experiencing water deficiency during these Read More...
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Navigating — or even finding — mental health supports for farmers can be difficult, but an effort is underway to change that. Full Article
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
In this issue: Director’s Note – Emily Lowe AgSmart 2021 – A Rancher’s Perspective Livestock and feed resources planning during drought How ag plastics recycling works in Alberta – challenges and opportunities Specialists Provide Advice on Early Weaning CalvesClick here for the September Newsletter Read More...
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Every farmer in Alberta who uses tools such as plastic grain bags, agricultural baler twine and bale wrap faces the same obstacles for disposal once these products have served their purpose. Options are slim, and depending on where farmers are located, may include only disposal at the local landfill Read More...
Thursday, August 19, 2021
In this issue: Director’s Note – Jerry Baerg Cutting Annual Crops for Livestock Feed Ag Forward: managing on-farm plastics Why Refusing Land Access to the Orphan Well Association Might be a Bad IdeaClick here for the August Newsletter Read More...
Thursday, August 19, 2021
The direct impact of drought on trees is characterized by slowing or eliminating growth, serious health threat causing injury or death. Drought also impacts trees indirectly, by increasing their susceptibility to wildfire, insect pests, and disease and overall long-term decline. Severe droughts Read More...
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Feed tests the ideal starting point when managing forages with nitrate accumulation. Full Article
Thursday, August 19, 2021
University of Alberta researchers determine that adopting adaptive multi-paddock grazing improves water infiltration in grassland soil. Full Article
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