In following the Province Relaunch strategy, the Town office (Civic Cultural Centre) is open to the public as of May 25, 2020.
We ask that you only visit us if absolutely necessary and avoid coming in if you are feeling ill.
Please visit the COVID-19 webpage for more information.
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
Did you know?
Plants such as: Alyssum, Artemisia, Catnip, Rosemary, Oregano, Basil, Lemon grass, Lemon thyme, Lemon or citrosa geraniums, Marigolds, Lavender, and Sage are all plants for decks that help repel mosquitoes and invite other beneficial insects?
You can read the full article here.
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
Please note that Environment and Conservation moved to blackfalds.com/environment
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 |