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Archive: July 2024

Rocky View County Monitors Wildfire in Bighorn County

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

We are closely monitoring the Bighorn Wildfire (#CWF-057). No immediate action is required for Rocky View County residents at this time. However, air quality may be impacted. Those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, children, the elderly, and those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities Read More...

Weedy Wednesday - Purple Loosestrife

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Have you admired the striking purple loosestrife? Its tiny purple flowers bloom from the bottom to the top of the stalk, creating a mesmerizing display that conceals its harmful nature. Though beautiful, this perilous plant is listed as Prohibited Noxious on the Alberta Weed Control Act, meaning all Read More...

Council Decisions: July 23, 2024

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 23, 2024 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...

Rocky View County’s STARS Support Recognized

Monday, July 22, 2024

Rocky View County has been recognized for reaching the $1 million milestone of overall support to STARS. During the July 17 Public Presentation Committee meeting, Glenda Farnden (centre) and Jackie Seely (left) from STARS presented a plaque to Rocky View County in recognition of our support and in Read More...

Drought & Watering Trees

Monday, July 22, 2024

Drought severely impacts tree health by preventing growth, causing injury or death, and increasing vulnerability to wildfires, pests, and diseases. This leads to widespread tree mortality, affecting urban areas, farms, and entire regions, disrupting ecosystems and the environment.  Although Read More...

Mastering Mosquito Control: Essential Tips for a Bite-Free Summer

Monday, July 22, 2024

Tired of battling mosquitoes buzzing around your yard? Increased standing water can lead to an increase in pesky mosquito numbers. Here are five tips and tricks to manage them on your property.   Get rid of as much standing water on your property as possible. Keep a close eye on any containers that Read More...

Rocky View County's Newest Partnership 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Rocky View County is the first municipality to have a formalized agreement with the Distress Centre Calgary.  This agreement allows the organizations to work together to provide information to residents and concerned citizens during and after an emergency, crisis or disaster in our county.  By Read More...

Website maintenance tonight at 10pm

Thursday, July 11, 2024

The following services may be unavailable from 10:00 PM MST to 11:59 PM MST July 11, 2024. Rocky View County public website myBuild myRockyView Virtual City HallWe strive to provide ample notice for outages; however, a critical vulnerability was recently reported by the Canadian security agency that Read More...

Council Decisions: July 9, 2024

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 9, 2024 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...

Here Come the Weed Inspectors 

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Every year, Rocky View County hires seasonal staff to help in the battle against invasive weed species.  Weed inspectors will be throughout the County this summer inspecting both private and public property to help stop the spread of regulated weeds listed as noxious and prohibited noxious on the Read More...

Weedy Wednesday Featuring Canada Thistle

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Have you encountered Canada thistle on your property? Known for its menacing spiny leaves and small purple or pink urn shaped flowers. Canada thistle boasts more than just its looks-it harbours an incredible secret below the surface! Its roots reach as deep as 18 ft below ground. This perennial weed Read More...

Wintergreen Water System Improvements

Friday, July 5, 2024

Rocky View County and the Wintergreen Woods COOP Board, celebrated the completion of a long-term water improvement project in Bragg Creek on Wednesday July 3, 2024.  Since 2019, the County, along with the Wintergreen Water COOP and Alberta Environment, have made improvements repurposing the existing Read More...

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