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Archive: June 2025

Protecting Our Land: Weed and Pest Inspectors in Action

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Summer is here! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the grass is growing. But with the grass, comes the weeds and the pests. Every year, Rocky View County hires seasonal staff to help in the battle against pests and invasive weeds species.Weed Inspections Across the CountyWeed inspectors Read More...

How to Manage a Gopher Boom!

Sunday, June 22, 2025

With fewer control options available, farmers, ranchers, acreage owners, and land stewards, are turning to natural and environmental methods to manage gophers. Encouraging predators like owls, hawks, and foxes, improving pasture health through rotational grazing, and reducing overgrown areas can all Read More...

Alberta Dutch Elm Disease Awareness Week

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Alberta is constantly under the threat of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) pressing its borders from two sides, Saskatchewan and Montana.  DED has killed millions of elms throughout North America since 1930, when it was first introduced by infected wood from Europe. The Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease Read More...

Rocky View County Residents are invited to the 38th Annual Agricultural Tour 

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Get ready for a fun-filled, informative day celebrating agriculture right in our own backyard Thursday, July 24 !Hop on board for a day-long bus tour through the scenic southwest area of Rocky View County, including the history-rich community of Springbank and the picturesque ranches in Jumping Read More...

Yellow Flag Iris: The Hidden Danger of a Deceptive Beauty

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Do you love the bright yellow flowers that bloom in wetlands? While yellow flag iris may seem like a beautiful addition to the landscape, beneath the surface, this plant is silently waging war against the native species that call wetlands home. Designated as prohibited noxious under the Weed Control Read More...

NEW Ag Workshops to Expand Your Knowledge this Summer!

Friday, June 6, 2025

Each year, our Agriculture Services Team organizes a variety of workshops designed to provide valuable information to our community. Whether you're interested in gardening tips or learning how to maintain your septic system, there's something for everyone. Below is a list of upcoming workshops, with Read More...

Field Scabious: The Silent Invader 

Monday, June 2, 2025

Have you heard of field scabious? Maybe you know it better by its other name: Pincushion flower. Despite its name and attractive purple flowers, this plant hides a dangerous secret. Field scabious (Knautia arvensis) is an aggressive invader that poses a serious threat especially to the north-western Read More...