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A fire at a large egg farm near Conrich killed as many as 30,000 hens on June 7 at about 1:30 p.m.

Trout Unlimited Canada and the Nose Creek Watershed Partnership (NCWP) received a $5,000 donation from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), June 3, to support conservation efforts.

Last month, Canadians gave our Conservative government a majority mandate to stay focused on the economy and pass measures aimed at strengthening our country.

With crops across Rocky View County finally in the ground and beginning to grow, and another hail season fast approaching, farmers are hoping speculation that 2011 could be an active hail year for Alberta proves to be wrong.

Crossfield Peace Officer Jeff Richards along with Critters Pet Supplies and Tails to Tell Animal Shelter owner Edna Jackson warned Crossfield Town council that the number of feral cats in the community is rising, June 7.

The recent E. coli outbreak in Europe has raised concern from a Rocky View resident and expert about the potential of a similar event occurring locally.

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Richard Marz said his decision to step down last week from a job he’s spent the last 14 years at was one he made with much consideration.

The office of the minister of municipal affairs appointed an investigator to look into the affairs of the Town of Irricana. The investigation was ordered after residents filed a petition with the Province in the middle of May.

Last month, Canadians gave our Conservative government a majority mandate to stay focused on the economy and pass measures aimed at strengthening our country.

Crossfield Peace Officer Jeff Richards along with Critters Pet Supplies and Tails to Tell Animal Shelter owner Edna Jackson warned Crossfield Town council that the number of feral cats in the community is rising, June 7.