Noxious Weeds
The noxious class lists those weeds which, although detrimental to production or the general environment, are so widespread that eradication is not practicable. We, therefore, encourage and enforce control to prevent further spread.
In the case of noxious weeds, the Vegetation Management Technicians are to inventory the designated species and map the locations. The Vegetation Management Technicians shall then notify the Director of Agricultural Services of the problem. Then, at their discretion, a notice may be issued, or some other approach to controlling the noxious weeds will be determined. Typically this will involve reaching a mutual understanding on the action to be taken to monitor the weeds in question satisfactorily. However, if the inspector(s) choose to issue a notice, the recipient is obligated to carry out the directives of the notice.
Showy Milkweed |
Lesser Burdock |
Lens-podded Hoary Cress |
Heart-podded Hoary Cress |
Great Burdock |
Globe-podded Hoary Cress |
Common Milkweed |
Broad-leaved Pepper-grass |
Yellow Toadflax |
Yellow Clematis |
Woolly Burdock |
Whote Cockle |
Tall Buttercup |
Perennial Sow Thistle |
Oxeye Daisy |
Japanese Brome |
Hound's Tongue |
Field Scabious |
Field Bindweed |
Downy Brome |
Dames' Rocket |
Dalmation Toadflax |
Creeping Bellflower |
Common Tansy |
Common Mullein |
Common Burdock |
Common Baby's Breath |
Canada Thistle |
Black Henbane |
Yellow Clematis
Before or After? What do you think looks better? Yellow Clematis (Clematis tangutica) is a noxious weed. A perennial vine that reproduces by both seed and vegetatively from stem pieces These vines will take over fences, lawns, trees and shrubs. Watch out for this nasty weed! View the County of Newell website to take a look!

2019-04-03 Downy Brome- Spring is finally here! This means be on the lookout for the noxious weed, Downy Brome! Downy Brome is an annual grass that reproduces by seed. For more information call your Ag Service Department @ 403-362-3266.
2018-05-09 Common Tansy
This is a picture of Common Tansy, at the early stages. This is a noxious weed that can be found in the County of Newell. Be on the lookout!

This is a picture of Common Tansy, at the early stages. This is a noxious weed that can be found in the County of Newell. Be on the lookout!

For more information on these weeds, please check out the fact sheets from the Alberta Invasive Plants Network.