The Town of Sedgewick is pleased to announce that Wild Rose Co-op has secured the naming rights to the Town’s multi-use recreation centre.  (more…)

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Sedgewick will hold a Public Meeting before the second reading of Bylaw 540, an Intermunicipal Development Plan between Flagstaff County and the Town of Sedgewick.

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Black Knot, caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa, is a very common disease of plants in the genus Prunus (all Cherry genus, Mayday, Plum and Apricot). This disease reduces the aesthetic value of affected specimens, as infections spread rapidly. High levels may result in the eventual death of the plant.

What can be done to control Black Knot?

•  Removal of sources of inoculum (prevents population build up)

• Prune out all knot-bearing branches during late fall, winter or very early spring when plants are dormant and knots are easy to see.

• Remove infected branches to at least 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) below knot. NOTE: It is preferable to prune an infected branch further back to an appropriate location, such as a healthy collar, rather than leave a stub

• As a precaution, cutting blades should be cleaned and disinfected after pruning, if possible, especially if cuts have been made through obviously infected material

• For knots on scaffold branches or trunks that can’t be removed, cut away diseased tissue down to good wood and at least 1 cm (1/2 inch) beyond the edge of the knot

• Failure to remove branches beyond the internal growth will result in re-growth of the fungus.

DISEASED WOOD MUST BE DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY (burned, buried or removed from site). Diseased knots can produce and release spores for up to 4 months after removal. Proper composting can help to accelerate the breakdown of infected materials

The most distinguishing symptom of Black Knot is the characteristic black, tar-like swellings that develop on branches of the infected plant.

Please help stop the spread of this disease in our community!

Alberta Agriculture – Black Knot Disease

The Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association (FRSWMA) has announced that they will be increasing the frequency of curbside collection for recyclable products.  (more…)

For those that want their used Christmas trees picked-up, please have them out on your curb on January 18th next to your garbage receptacle.  Have them out by 7am to ensure pick up.