Agriculture News

Parkland County residents are sitting on a bright opportunity. With Alberta’s famously sunny skies (Alberta and Saskatchewan are the sunniest locations in Canada!) — solar power is becoming an increasingly practical way to cut energy bills and reduce emissions.

Environmental and Agricultural Services' Pond Days events have brought another year of outdoor learning in Parkland County. From Wednesday, May 27, to Friday, May 29, students from grade four and five classes had the opportunity to participate in interactive learning stations set up at the Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area.

Join the Alberta Invasive Species Council and Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation for a FREE one-hour webinar exploring Alberta’s recently updated Weed Regulations and what these changes mean for landowners, gardeners, producers, municipalities, industry professionals, and the public.

As a proud resident of Parkland County, Susan Schafers’ family has been farming in the Holborn area for over 60 years. For the past 10, Susan’s served on the County’s Agricultural Services Board (ASB), sharing her experience and expertise for the benefit of the County’s agricultural sector and community.

The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian Cattle Association have announced the launch of a public comment period for the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle.

Every four years, following a municipal election, Council develops a new Strategic Plan. This plan sets the direction and priorities for Parkland County and acts as the roadmap that guides both Council and Administration. Council would like to hear from you and receive your feedback on the Strategic Plan. Public input will be collected until June 18, 2026.

Are you planning to subdivide or develop your land in the future? It’s important to understand that wetlands are protected under the Alberta Wetland Policy and the broader Water Act. Parkland County’s Municipal Development Plan, Land Use Bylaw, and other policies also work to protect these features and the vital functions they provide on the landscape.

Come learn about planning and budgeting for tree and shrub projects with Tomas Sokolon, executive director for Alberta Woodlot Extension Society. Join us for a free online webinar on June 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The City of Edmonton’s Mosquito Management Program will begin April 20, 2026, and run until September 30, 2026.

This program helps control mosquitoes in Edmonton and surrounding areas (including parts of Parkland County), improving quality of life to help enjoy outdoor activities in Edmonton’s brief summer, and reduce the quantities of pesticides needed to repel or control adult mosquitoes in Edmonton.

Health Canada has approved emergency use of strychnine in approved areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan, including Parkland County. This approval is to help manage serious crop damage caused by Richardson’s ground squirrels.