In following the Province of Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Town of Blackfalds facilities are closed as of 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2020. More information can be found at Coronavirus Information for Residents.
Horticulture
Residents may find this information helpful in managing common plant diseases and pests.
If you have specific horticulture related questions, please contact the Landscape Horticulturist at horticulturist@blackfalds.com
CBC Article - Beware the emerald ash borer, an invasive species marching across Canada
Conservationists want to keep the invasive pest out of Alberta for as long as possible, said Jon Sweeney, a forest research scientist with Natural Resources Canada.
"Once it gets to a place, about 10 years later, more than 99 per cent of the ash in that area have been killed by it," Sweeney said.
Natural disasters are a constant threat, so it is important we do everything we can to protect our families, our homes, and ourselves from their potentially devastating effects.
In order to stay safe no matter what bad weather comes your way, please see the below disaster safety information.
