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2024 Environmental Stewardship Awards

2024 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! Are you aware of any outstanding individuals in our County who deserve recognition for their remarkable contributions to environmental stewardship and innovation? Whether they are community members, landowners, or inspiring youth, it’s time to shine a spotlight on their exceptional efforts. Take a moment to submit your nominations today […]

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Pesticide and Fertilizer Container Recycling Program

Effective May 1st, 2023, all pesticide & fertilizer jugs brought to Wheatland County Transfer Sites, or participating Agriculture Retailers, must be cleaned and placed in bags prior to acceptance. Site Operators and jug distributors offer bags to ratepayers for this purpose. It is essential to follow these guidelines to ensure your containers can be properly […]

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SUBMIT A TICK

Its Tick Time! Ticks are most active during the spring, summer and fall seasons and can be active when the temperatures are above 4 degrees Celsius. Alberta is home to many species of ticks. Most tick species in Alberta do not carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in people. However, there is evidence […]

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World Water Day

You and your family, school and community can make a difference by changing the way you use, consume and manage water in your lives. Learn more here. Choose your actions! Make a list of personal commitments to solve the water supply and water quality issues in Wheatland County. Here are some ways to help make […]

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Water Well Management For Well Owners

Media Release For Immediate Release Water Well Workshop Coming to Wheatland CountyInformative Working Well program helps residents protect their drinking water. Wheatland County, April 19th, 2023 – Did you know a poorly maintained water well can put your water supply at risk? As a landowner, you’re responsible for looking after the water wells on your property. […]

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Farm Succession Workshop

We’ve Got To Talk About It: Getting Started on Farm Succession Evening Farm Succession Seminar for Farm Families/ Businesses with expert mediator and advisor Reg Shandro. This farm succession seminar will introduce the culture, functional tools and necessary processes that have been designed with practicality in mind to smoothly transition farming/ranching operations within families and […]

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Division 3 Town Hall Meeting

March 16 | Carseland Community Centre | 7 PM Councillor Donna Biggar is hosting a Division 3 town hall meeting with the Carseland & District Community Association & Agricultural Society at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Carseland Community Centre. Join Councillor Biggar and learn about Wheatland County’s Strategic Plan, initiatives, and general […]

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Producer Funding Opportunities

February 23, 2023Standard Community HallGuest Speaker: Grant Lastiwka Join us on February 23rd to hear Grant Lastiwka speak on topics such as: Grazing Principles Utilizing New and Existing Water Sources Pasture Design Tips to Improve Rotational Grazing Introduction to Cover Crops On-Farm Climate Action Funding To offset the cost of implementing new rotational grazing plans, […]

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