Rocky View News

There is cause for optimism when it comes to Rocky View County’s (RVC) current economic situation, according to Economic Development Manager David Kalinchuk.

Despite growing competition in the arena of holiday craft markets, the Springbank Christmas Market has been going strong for the past 35 years – and according to co-ordinator Yvonne Bamlett, the event keeps getting bigger and better.

Rocky View County (RVC) council approved Terms of Reference (TOR) for a Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) at a regular meeting Oct. 16.

Rocky View County’s (RVC) Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Rick McDonald delivered an organizational review report to council during a regular meeting Oct. 16.

Airdrie’s 50+ Club – which includes members from Crossfield, Rocky View County, Calgary and Airdrie – continues to contend with a need for additional space, and president Myrtle Brewster hopes the community will rally around the club to see that need

Prior to the nation-wide legalization of cannabis Oct. 17, Rocky View County’s (RVC) Policy and Priorities Committee (PPC) considered a draft cannabis consumption bylaw at a meeting Oct. 2.

For more than 30 years, the Bearspaw Fall and Christmas Market has been providing the perfect venue to get a head start on holiday shopping.

With a growing demand for the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) program throughout Rocky View County, the organization is seeking volunteers to mentor more than 50 kids in the area who are currently on the waiting list.

Rocky View County (RVC) held public hearings Sept. 25 to consider five land redesignation applications – only three received council’s approval at the regular meeting.