Residents may find this information helpful in managing common plant diseases and pests.
Prevent Dutch Elm Disease in Alberta – Elm Pruning Ban in effect as of April 1st
Prevent Emerald Ash Borer in Alberta
If you have specific horticulture related questions, please contact the Landscape Horticulturist at horticulturist@blackfalds.com
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.
Read more:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-alberta-emerald-ash-borer-beetle-1.5205016
Residents may benefit from these resources:
Plant a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
Invasive Aquatic Species in Alberta - For people with boats
Meet our furry friends in the fight against invasive mussels (YouTube)
Check-list to Determine Source of High Water Use
Composters ($50) and Rain Barrels ($74) - may be purchased at Town Office
Sustainability at Home Toolkit
EnergySense House - an interactive tool to help you learn energy saving & safety tips
Natural Resources Canada - resources for energy efficient housing
Saving Electricity - Energy Saving Guide
Green Deal - Powersmart tips
Road Ponding Information Sheet
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.
Flash Flood Safety and Damage Prevention Guide
Ultimate Guide to Drought Safety
How to Proactively Prepare for a Blizzard
| Product | Reason for Recall | Date of Recall (mm-dd-yy) |
| Air Exchangers | Fire hazard | 12-13-19 |
| Fujitsu LIFEBOOK E744 | Fire hazard | 01-09-20 |
| Janod Looping Bead Maze |
Choking hazard | 01-08-20 |
| Kid's Ark children's hooded sweaters |
Strangulation hazard | 12-19-19 |
| Nununu children's clothing with drawstrings | Strangulation and dragging risk | 12-13-19 |
| MR. STEAK™ four-burner and five-burner gas grills | Fire hazard | 12-13-19 |
| Pelican 3315R and 3315R-RA (Right Angle) Flashlights and Lithium Rechargeable Battery Packs |
Fire hazard |
12-19-19 |
| Teammachine SLR01 DISC Bicycles and Framesets | Fall hazard |
12-19-19 |
| Toysmith Light Up Magic Wand |
Choking and ingestion hazard | 12-19-19 |
| Yamaha EF2000iS Portable Generator |
Fire hazard | 12-13-19 |