Local News

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is encouraging local farmers to do what they can to prevent blackleg.

Last week, Albertans learned that a massive new multi-billion dollar north-south transmission line will be run west of the QE2 before crossing to the east just north of Crossfield.

The Alberta government has officially created four new electoral divisions and changed a number of boundaries throughout the province.

Some Rocky View County councillors are expressing optimism over the future of municipal relations in the region, now that a new Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) executive has been elected. The vote took place, Dec.

Councillor Brenda Hnybida informed council that the Village’s Family and Community Support Services funding has been dispersed.

Most of us exchange gifts with family and friends at Christmas and, thankfully for those who are in need, many Canadians share that same spirit of generosity with others beyond their own front doors.

Rocky View County council has delayed a decision to implement development service levies until several outstanding reports are delivered.

Local arm wrestler Darrell Belyk spoke to about 100 Grade 1 students at École Edwards Elementary School to help a young boy feel better about himself and educate his classmates, Dec. 13.

Rocky View Schools unanimously approved a contingency plan that asks for an additional $7 million from the Province for a new school and eight portables, Dec. 16. The 1,600-square metre K-4 school would be built in Coopers Crossing, cost $4.

Several Rocky View residents, including a long-time member of Rocky View County council, are expressing concerns about AltaLink’s 500,000-volt, $1.1 billion Western Alberta Transmission Line.