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VEGETATION CONTROL

The Vegetation Control program is a proactive approach to weed and vegetation growth management within Thorhild County's boundaries. By offering information and using control methods such as mechanical mowing, herbicide spraying and weed inspections, the County can limit the spread of noxious weeds in an efficient and responsible way.

  • Roadside Mowing
    • Roadside mowing is conducted to ensure the safety of the travelling public.  Roadsides are mowed to increase visibility along County roads, control snow drifting and assist in weed control efforts throughout the municipality.  Thorhild County will attempt to mow every county roadside at least once annually with at least one 6 foot wide pass on most roads as long as they are accessible and not too steep for the equipment.  
  • Corner Brushing
    • Corner Brushing Easements
       
  • Spraying
    • Approximately 800 miles of roadside and water management areas are sprayed per year. Spraying happens between Mid-Late May to August/September depending on weather.
       
    • Weed Control and enforcement on Public and Private lands – Agricultural Services works to prevent the spread of weeds through crop protection and enhanced production, weed inspection and enforcement, education and awareness. Inspectors identify noxious weed infestations, investigate weed complaints, and provide information to landowners concerning weed and control options. Weed inspectors may directly issue a notice or follow the inspection process which could lead to enforcement action being taken.
      • Roadside Spraying
      • Special Weeds
      • No Spray Agreements 
        • Private landowners may enter into an agreement with Thorhild County if they do not wish to have herbicide applied in road ditches adjacent to their property. You must sign a new agreement every 3 years.  Agreements signed in 2022 are now due for update.  Agreements must be signed prior to June 30, 2025.

 

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Emergency Alerts will appear below when active.

Hamlet of Granum Boil Water Advisory

Due to a power outage in the Hamlet of Granum a Boil Water Advisory is now in effect until further notice for the Hamlet of Granum. Area: (Hamlet of Granum)

tornado watch changed

### Area: (M.D. of Willow Creek near Granum and Peigan Timber Limit, M.D. of Willow Creek near Fort Macleod, Blood Res. 148 including Stand Off, Cardston Co. near Hill Spring and Glenwood, Cardston Co. near Magrath and Woolford Prov. Park, Cardston Co. near Del Bonita and Kimball, Cardston Co. near Mountain View and Beazer, Cardston Co. near Cardston and Carway)

tornado watch in effect

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop along the Foothills and move to the southeast this evening. These thunderstorms may be capable of producing a tornado in addition to large hail, heavy rain and strong wind gusts. ### This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm. Area: (M.D. of Willow Creek near Granum and Peigan Timber Limit, M.D. of Willow Creek near Fort Macleod, Blood Res. 148 including Stand Off, Cardston Co. near Hill Spring and Glenwood, Cardston Co. near Magrath and Woolford Prov. Park, Cardston Co. near Del Bonita and Kimball, Cardston Co. near Mountain View and Beazer, Cardston Co. near Cardston and Carway)

tornado watch in effect

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop along the Foothills and move to the southeast this evening. These thunderstorms may be capable of producing a tornado in addition to large hail, heavy rain and strong wind gusts. ### This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm. Area: (Rocky View Co. near Bragg Creek and Tsuu T'ina Res., Foothills Co. near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park, Foothills Co. near Diamond Valley, Foothills Co. near Longview and Eden Valley Res., Foothills Co. near Okotoks and De Winton, Foothills Co. near High River and Aldersyde, Foothills Co. near Cayley, M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton and Parkland, M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely, M.D. of Willow Creek near Granum and Peigan Timber Limit, M.D. of Willow Creek near Fort Macleod, Blood Res. 148 including Stand Off, Cardston Co. near Hill Spring and Glenwood, Cardston Co. near Magrath and Woolford Prov. Park, Cardston Co. near Del Bonita and Kimball, Cardston Co. near Mountain View and Beazer, Cardston Co. near Cardston and Carway)

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