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UPDATE: Due to construction, the West Foothills Bulk Fill Station bulk fill pad will remain closed until September 1, 2025 BUT water will be available at the east end beginning August 23.
Alternate locations are Blackie Bulk Fill and Aldersyde Bulk…
On July 9, 2025, the Provincial government issued an Order in Council amending the Exemption Regulation of the Municipal Government Act. This order stipulates that Part 17 of the Municipal Government Act, which governs planning and development…
Congratulations to the Herr Family, chosen as the BMO Farm Family for Foothills County at the 2025 Calgary Stampede.
At the peak of their operation, the Herr family had dairy cattle, hundreds of laying hens, ewes, sows, meat chickens and turkeys, cow-…
Foothills County has compiled Land Use Statistics comparing 2020 and 2025 for information.
Land uses under the Agricultural heading include Agricultural District, Agricultural Subdistrict ‘A’ and Direct Control District #29 (Commercial Arena District).…
Foothills County has identified the following common noxious and prohibited noxious weeds that can be difficult to remove due to aggressive reproduction, adaptability, and in some cases, resistance to control methods.
Help us prevent these weeds…
The Provincial Flood Hazard maps in the County have been finalized.
The Province has finalized the following studies:
Highwood River Flood Study
Bow and Elbow River Flood Study
Sheep River Flood Study
View the online maps
View the individual…
Foothills County Agricultural Services Board is working to bring attention to the serious impact the Richardson's ground squirrel (RGS) has in the County.
The ASB is asking ag producers to provide feedback on their experiences with gopher damages, the…
Foothills Forage and Grazing Association and its partners are hosting Stockmanship Schools June 17-18 and September 23-24, 2025.
Topics include foundational theory on proper stockmanship, teaching cattle to take pressure, gathering in pastures, and hands…
Effective May 9, 2025, the Hawk's Landing irrigation system will start up and be restricted to a Level II watering schedule due to low precipitation levels. The schedule is as follows:
Green - watering permitted on Thursdays & Sundays, 6AM - 9AM or…