Local News

The Irricana Playschool is in danger of closing after an oversight caused the organization to lose a key source of funding.

Crossfield Lion Al Kenyon presented council with the first sponsorship, worth $2,500, for the electronic LED sign that will be placed along Railway Avenue this spring.

Rocky Viewís Fire Chief is denying claims that public safety is at risk after seven firefighters were laid off last week as part of the Countyís restructuring process.

Residents requiring handibus transportation may soon notice a change in how much they pay for the service. Rocky View Regional Handibus (RVRH) manager Paul Siller is restructuring the organizationís fare structure.

Cochrane and area residents are invited to raise their voice at the Talk Transit campaign launch, to take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cochrane RancheHouse on March 14.

Rocky View council unanimously approved a new organization chart, March 6. The chart reflects a restructuring of the Countyís departments and a reduction in its staff numbers from 296 to 247.

March is Fraud Prevention Month and the RCMP is reminding residents to protect themselves against scams.

Rocky View County council approved updates to the Master Rates Bylaw, March 6. The changes include several fee increases as the municipality moves towards a cost-recovery system for the products and services it provides.

Chestermere RCMP released sketches of two suspects in a recent home invasion and robbery. On Feb. 27 at about 1 a.m., two men knocked on the door of a Marina Drive residence asking to use the telephone, saying their vehicle broke down.

About 125 people attended an open house at the Indus Recreation Centre, March 6.