Rocky View News

A Terms of Reference (TOR) for a developer-led and wholly developer-funded Area Structure Plan (ASP) for West Elbow Valley was approved by Rocky View County council at a regular meeting on Jan. 12.

Balzac Billy is taking his season-predicting talents online this year. Due to gathering restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Grass Ltd. Nursery, Sod & Garden Centre’s annual Groundhog Day celebration will be held virtually in 2021.

The current restrictions were imposed on Dec. 13 and were slated to last for four weeks, but were extended an additional two weeks. They will now continue for an unknown amount of time.

Active COVID-19 case numbers continue to drop in Airdrie as the latest reported numbers show 106 active cases in Airdrie.

People can now enjoy a trip to Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (GRPP) from the comfort of their own home.

Despite recent backlash from residents, Chestermere City council passed amendments Jan. 19 to the municipality's Storm Drainage Bylaw, strengthening expectations that residents must stay off frozen storm ponds and drainage canals.

While active case numbers continue to dramatically drop locally, two additional deaths have been reported in Airdrie.

The Langdon Community Association (LCA) has been doing its best to keep residents happy with outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, but rules handed down from Alberta Health Services (AHS) regarding regulations at outdoor rinks have caused some frustration in the community.

Just over a week into the return of in-class learning, an outbreak has been reported at George McDougall High School.