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Provincial Moisture Situation Update

Friday, June 8, 2018

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry provides a monthly analysis of temperature trends and moisture levels for the province. Full article: Moisture Situation Update

UofC Study Participants Needed: Beneficial Insects in Restored Spaces

Monday, June 4, 2018

The Galpern Lab at the University of Calgary is currently conducting a study to examine how beneficial insects (both pollinators and predators of crop pests) return to restored spaces in Alberta agro-ecosystems. As part of this study they are looking for a few crop fields which contain a pothole or Read More...

Phone Connection Difficulties for County Administration

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Update: May 31, 8:35 a.m.The issue has been resolved and phone service is back to normal. Thank you for your patience.Rocky View County Administration is experiencing connection difficulties with our phone service provider.Incoming calls to our public numbers or outgoing calls may be unavailable or Read More...

Wildfire in McLean Creek Area

Monday, May 28, 2018

Update: Tuesday, May 29, 10:45 a.m.Fire crews have upgraded the McLean Creek / Champion Lakes area fire to the status of "being held." There is no further fire risk to the Bragg Creek area.This will be the last message issued on this wildfire event, unless the situation unexpectedly changes.Rocky Read More...

Council Decisions: May 22, 2018

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the May 22, 2018 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Specific details can be found in this meeting’s agenda (see the Council Minutes and Archives page), or in the minutes of this meeting that will be Read More...

The Alberta Crop Protection Guide is Now an App

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

The Association of Alberta Agriculture Fieldmen (AAAF), has launched the Alberta Bluebook app. This app modernizes the hard copy Crop Protection Guide that the Alberta Government publishes annually and is the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide for the selection and application of chemicals to Read More...

Council Decisions: May 8, 2018

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the May 8, 2018 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Specific details can be found in this meeting’s agenda (see the Council Minutes and Archives page), or in the minutes of this meeting that will be Read More...

Call for Hosts for Sixth Annual Open Farm Days

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Farmers and ranchers are invited to share stories, educate and expand their markets as hosts for Alberta Open Farm Days on August 18-19, 2018.Producers and ag-tourism operators can sign up using the online registration form available at the Alberta Open Farm Days website. The application deadline is Read More...

Workshop: Range and Pasture Management (MD of Bighorn)

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Join the MD of Bighorn for this informative workshop where they'll cover range plant identification, pasture health, discuss pasture management and considerations for your operation. There will be a BBQ on the afternoon of June 16. $20 per person and space is limited so register early.Date: June 15 Read More...

Alberta Agriculture Insect Monitoring Program

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Insect monitoring is underway through Alberta Agriculture. This program is coordinated by Scott Meers, Insect Management Specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and technician, Shelley Barkley.There are seven main surveys. Pea leaf weevil, cabbage seedpod weevil, diamondback moth, bertha Read More...

Council Decisions: April 24, 2018

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 24, 2018 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Specific details can be found in this meeting’s agenda (see the Council Minutes and Archives page), or in the minutes of this meeting that will Read More...

Council Decisions: April 10, 2018

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 10, 2018 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Specific details can be found in this meeting’s agenda (see the Council Minutes and Archives page), or in the minutes of this meeting that will Read More...

Farm Sustainability Readiness Tool

Thursday, April 19, 2018

The Farm Sustainability Readiness Tool provides farmers with information and resources to support farm-level sustainability decisions.It was developed by a working group of four crop commissions, Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers, and the Alberta Wheat Commission, in conjunction Read More...

Varieties of Cereal and Oilseed Crops for Alberta

Thursday, April 19, 2018

This annual publication provides information on cereal and oilseed variety performance in Alberta and northeastern British Columbia. Important agronomic characteristics and disease tolerance information are provided for varieties of wheat, barley, oat, rye, triticale, flax, and canola. Full Read More...

2018 Tax Sale

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Update April 23: The tax sale has now been cancelled due to payment on all properties.Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Rocky View County has adjourned the April 20, 2018 public auction, in the Municipal Office, 911 - 32 Avenue NE Calgary, Alberta Read More...

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