Vegetation Management
Mowing and Spraying Program
The Agriculture and Environment Department is responsible for mowing and spot spraying along municipal roads and weed control in hamlets, parks, cemeteries, waste transfer stations, and gravel pits. Wheatland County operates a unique system which allows for simultaneous mowing and spraying.
2025 Roadside Mowing & Weed Spraying Schedule
Wheatland County ASB staff will begin mowing Vegetation and spot spraying weeds of all municipal roadsides in mid-June. Weeds will be sprayed with Milestone herbicide (PCP #28517), Clearview herbicide (PCP #29752) and Navius Flex herbicide (PCP#30922). The following schedule gives an approximate date of when the mowers/sprayers will be in listed Grader Beats (GB). To determine which division you are in, see the Grader/mower Divisions Map.
West Rotation (First Cut)
| Grader Division | Start Date: First Cut | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
|
GB 7 |
Mid June |
Late June |
|
GB 1 |
Early July |
Mid July |
|
GB 5 |
Mid July |
Late July |
|
GB 4 |
Early August |
Mid August |
|
GB 8 |
Mid August |
Late August |
East Rotation (First Cut)
| Grader Division | Start Date: First Cut | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
|
GB 6 |
Mid June |
Late June |
|
GB 2 |
Early July |
Mid July |
|
GB 9 |
Mid July |
Late July |
|
GB 3 |
Early August |
Mid August |
|
GB 10 |
Mid August |
Late August |
West Rotation (Second Cut)
| Grader Division | Start Date: Second Cut | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
|
GB 7 |
Early September |
Mid September |
|
GB 1 |
Mid September |
Early October |
|
GB 5 |
Early October |
Mid October |
|
GB 4 |
Mid October |
Early November |
|
GB 8 |
Early November |
Mid November |
East Rotation (Second Cut)
| Grader Division | Start Date: Second Cut | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
|
GB 6 |
Early September |
Mid September |
|
GB 2 |
Mid September |
Early October |
|
GB 9 |
Early October |
Mid October |
|
GB 3 |
Mid October |
Early November |
|
GB 10 |
Early November |
Mid November |
Please note that the 2025 Roadside Mowing & Weed Spraying Schedule is weather and equipment permitting. The schedule may be subject to change.
Seeding and Reclamation
The Agriculture and Environment department is responsible for grass seeding of ditches and borrow areas associated with road construction and assisting public works with soil erosion control of ditches and borrow areas associated with road construction.
Haying Permits
Anyone wishing to hay municipal road right of ways must complete an Access and Work Agreement by June 30th.
If you have any questions, please contact the Agriculture and Environment Department at 403-934-3321, or send an email to agandenv@wheatlandcounty.ca