Acreage Community News

Bingham Crossing Costco appeal rejected by SDAB

The SDAB decision was formally posted on May 26, and while it is being applauded by many local residents, others predicted it will diminish the trust in RVC’s council policy and future public consultation processes in the Springbank area.

Jun 2, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Balzac funnel cloud not a tornado, meteorologist says

A meteorologist from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is confirming a long, thin funnel cloud recorded on social media while touching down in East Balzac on May 22 was not a tornado at all– but rather a larger than usual dust devil.

May 26, 2023 12:06 PM Read more >

Rocky View County's appeal board hears final arguments in Springbank Costco hearing

The Rocky View County (RVC) Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) heard final arguments on the proposed Costco Bingham Crossing development on May 11.

May 22, 2023 7:10 AM Read more >

RVC accepts petition from Conrich Estates residents to establish Local Improvement Tax

A group of 16 homeowners on Maple Ridge Road in Conrich Estates have successfully petitioned Rocky View County (RVC) council to consider imposing a Local Improvement Tax on their properties to have County water and wastewater infrastructure installed

May 15, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Springbank high schools robotics team bounce back at Robotics World Championships

After their robot took extreme damage in the first round of the Robotics World Championships, the Springbank Community High School robotics team bounced back to prove they could compete on the global stage.

Apr 28, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Indus school invites community to celebrate 70th reunion on Friday

The small rural hamlet of Indus’ one and only local school built in 1952 has a big milestone to celebrate this week.

Apr 24, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

There’s no place like home – Bert Church drama students rehearsing for Wizard of Oz production

“We’ve enjoyed dancing with our choreographers and learning from them – we’ve had some really great singing instructions from our singing coach. It’s been a really good time!” said Goodyear.

Apr 18, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Bingham Crossing Costco development permit faces stiff opposition at SDAB

The proposed Bingham Crossing Costco development in Springbank went before Rocky View County’s (RVC) Subdivision Development and Appeal Board (SDAB) on March 30, but no final decision on development approval will be made before May.

Apr 10, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Springbank Recycling Depot may be on the move again

The Springbank Recycling Depot may soon be on the move again, after Rocky View County (RVC) council approved motions for administration to come up with a plan to deal with the management issues at the current site until it could be moved to the newly

Mar 17, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Rocky View County powerlifter among Canada's best

Dahlman set three PRs to claim gold in the competition, completing a 200-kilogram (kg) squat (441 lbs), a 135-kg bench press (298 lbs), and a 240-kg deadlift (529 lbs).

Mar 10, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >