Bragg Creek News

“These are really popular trails, and we know Albertans care so much about having opportunities to go out and appreciate nature,” Devon said. “So it is shocking that this type of logging is allowed.”

During the 2013 floods, some residents of West Bragg Creek and the nearby Wintergreen subdivision, with no other secondary access road to get out, found themselves trapped on one side of the Elbow River, as rising flood waters prompted closure of the

The Bragg Creek and Area Chamber of Commerce is applauding Rocky View County (RVC) for making new taxpayer-supported funds available to help local chambers of commerce in its recent budget discussions.

“You look back to where we started and how many hours you put in. Our blood, sweat, and tears are quite literally in that theatre and on that stage and its really remarkable.”

Bragg Creek was bustling on April 21, as hundreds of hungry visitors descended upon the hamlet for the annual 'Taste of Bragg Creek' event. 

“It’s pretty logical – if people don’t use the trail, they’re on the road, and that’s not good for public safety.”

After a long hiatus due to global forces beyond anyone’s control, the popular Taste of Bragg Creek is coming back – under a newly improved format – on April 21.

For decades, the Round Hall was the social hub of the Bragg Creek community – school Christmas concerts, fundraisers, polling station during elections, birthday parties, and even a belly dancing class were all hosted there.

Students at Banded Peak School in Bragg Creek welcomed facilitators, an Indigenous musician, and students from Airdrie into their gymnasium this week to exercise their creative music muscles.

“It definitely put a smile on everyone’s face... the kitchen, it’s excellent to see them rewarded,” he said. “The food really pulls people in and keeps them coming back, so to have them rewarded makes everyone a little bit happier."