Informative Working Well program helps residents protect their drinking water. Date: March 13, 2024Time: 6:30 pmLocation: Wheatland County Administration Office242006 Range Road 243, Wheatland County, AB T1P 2C4 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 […]
The Alberta Insect Pest Monitoring Network coordinates, manages and carries out insect surveys province-wide in Alberta’s field crops to assess presence, abundance and impact to the agriculture industry. The Network also conducts smaller targeted surveys on new and emerging pests working with Universities, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The success […]
Date: March 26, 2024Time: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pmLocation: Wheatland County Administration Office242006 Range Road 243, Wheatland County, AB T1P 2C4 Join us for this FREE workshop where you will gain insights into the following topics: Discover the benefits of trees and shrubs in shelterbelts or eco buffers, including their role in preventing soil erosion, […]
Informative Working Well program helps residents protect their drinking water. Date: March 13, 2024Time: 6:30 pmLocation: Wheatland County Administration Office242006 Range Road 243, Wheatland County, AB T1P 2C4 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 […]
At the Regular Council Meeting on November 21, 2023, Council approved changes to water and wastewater utility rates. The notable changes include a 7% general increase affecting variable rates, capital levies, and flat fees. These adjustments will come into effect on February 1, 2024, followed by another 7% increase on January 1, 2025. Initial fee changes will be reflected on your […]
Please be advised that the Wheatland Shelterbelt and Eco-Buffer Program has reached full allocation for 2024 projects. Applications for this program are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will reopen on November 1, 2024.
Congratulations to the recipients of our 2023 Bursary Awards!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Wheatland County Environmental Awards! Explore their remarkable achievements below.
Apply for funding for livestock off-site watering systems (80%, up to $10,000 per system), streambank fencing ($12/m, up to $15,000), or livestock creek crossing projects (up to $30,000). The purpose of this program is to enhance and restore the streambank function and resilience of watersheds in Wheatland County by providing assistance to producers for the […]
Join FFGA for 1 of 5 workshops focused on producer funding opportunities. During these sessions, producers will have the opportunity to network with experts from the programs and other local organizations. In the afternoon, participants can engage in hands-on collaboration with experts and technicians in 1 of 3 breakout sessions: Environmental Farm Plans, RALP funding […]