This newly published guide has been developed as a starting point that brings together information on many topics of concern for new or existing acreage owners. The 168 page guide includes twenty well-written, easily readable chapters discussing topics such as: Life in Rural Alberta, Water, Property Evaluation, Waste Management, etc. Chapters include Checklists to go through, and conclude by listing Further Resource links to websites offering more information. Appropriate property management can help protect your investment as a property owner. Working with the environment, managing your property well, keeps your property attractive and appealing to future buyers. It also saves you time and money.

A copy of the guide is available for you to look through at the M.D. of Bighorn office in Exshaw. Our helpful Agricultural Services and Planning staff can be of assistance in helping you through some of the informative chapters. Situations not thought of, or questions asked may prove to be of great value to you the acreage purchaser or owner.

If you decide to purchase a guide, forms are available at M.D. of Bighorn or from the Land Stewardship Centre. Learn more at www.landstewardship.org.  Price of the guide is $29.95 plus GST.