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Alberta Government seeking feedback on options to mitigate the impacts of both flood and drought on the Bow River

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Alberta is now in Round 2 of engagement for Phase 2 of the Reservoir Options initiative and wants to hear from you. Bow River Reservoir Options engagement | Alberta.ca. Input will help the Province identify and assess the potential socio-economic, environmental, and other impacts of each Read More...

Fire Advisory Issued For East & West Rocky View County

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Due to current conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has issued a FIRE ADVISORY for all of Rocky View County, effective immediately. This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions remain.  During a FIRE ADVISORY, all burning & fireworks permits Read More...

Council Decisions: April 9, 2024

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Council Decisions: April 9, 2024Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 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 Read More...

Documentary Film Screening at Olds College: "Farms of the Future: The Evolution of Agriculture"

Friday, April 5, 2024

In 2023 Tyler Duffy, a filmmaker, director, and actor based in Central Alberta, directed and produced a documentary film called "Farms of the Future: The Evolution of Agriculture." The film was shot on various dates between May 2023 and October 2023, to capture the full farming season from seeding Read More...

Proper Site Assessment and Preparation Necessary for Successful Tree Planting Projects

Friday, April 5, 2024

Whether you plant trees for shelterbelts, windbreaks, eco-buffers, or afforestation, regardless, proper site assessment and preparation is essential for successful tree establishment. Tree seedlings require four basic elements to grow: water, nutrients, sunlight, and space. Site preparation refers Read More...

Scheduled Website Maintenance

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Rocky View County’s website, myBuild, myRockyView, and Virtual City Hall will be offline from 9 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, for updates.We encourage residents and businesses to plan their online interactions with the County around this outage. Thank you for your understanding as we make Read More...

Rocky View County Council Approves 2024 Master Rates

Thursday, March 28, 2024

March 27, 2024 – Rocky View County Council has approved the 2024 Master Rates Bylaw that outlines the fees the County charges for services. The new fee schedule comes into effect on May 1, 2024.All County fees are reviewed annually as part of the budget process, as referenced in the 2024 Operating Read More...

Council Decisions: March 26, 2024

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the March 26, 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...

Website redesign needs customer feedback on navigation!

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Ever tried finding a specific piece of information on our website, given up and called? It's like looking for a needle in a haystack – except the haystack is made of endless links and pages. This is common challenge for government websites because there is a lot of important information to share Read More...

Now Accepting Applications for 2024 ALUS Funding

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Rocky View County is currently accepting project applications for the Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS) program. These projects provide ecological goods and services such as cleaner water and air, flood control and water retention, carbon sequestration, increased biodiversity including wildlife and Read More...

Nominations Now Open for 2024 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame

Monday, March 18, 2024

The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame was created in 1951 to recognize individuals on a biennial cycle who have made significant contributions to the agriculture and food industry and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta.Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation ceremonially Read More...

Timing Imperative for Adequate Richardson Ground Squirrel (Gopher) Control

Friday, March 15, 2024

Richardson ground squirrels (RGS’s) commonly known as “gophers” usually emerge from hibernation the end of February to mid-March. Males emerge first and the females shortly after in which the breeding season commences. If you’re considering a control program this year, you’ll want to begin right Read More...

Helping Farmers: Annual Agricultural Permits Available for Road Bans

Friday, March 15, 2024

Many Rocky View County residents rely on farming as their livelihood for which trucking plays an important role for transporting grain, seed, fertilizer, and livestock along the County’s roads. At critical times during the year, such as spring thaw, bans are posted which restrict the amount of Read More...

Map Application Enhanced!

Friday, March 15, 2024

New and Improved: The County Atlas – map program, has many new features! The County map application, Atlas, has been enhanced. It has advanced search options, improved downloading and printing capabilities, a drawing tool, layers and the ability to find your location.    Explore the interactive map Read More...

Council Decisions: March 12, 2024

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the March 12, 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...

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