Rocky View News

A cougar was spotted near the Cochrane RancheHouse Aug. 20, prompting the Town of Cochrane to report the sighting to Alberta Fish and Wildlife.

Some local businesses are coming up with creative ways to keep clients busy and active indoors, as wildfires in British Columbia are creating poor air quality conditions throughout the region.

The charitable organization Agriculture for Life is currently looking for young people to fill positions on its new Agriculture Youth Council. CEO Luree Williamson said she hopes some young Rocky View County residents will consider joining.

The long-running Moose Mountain Trail Races is still looking for volunteers to help support runners Aug. 25, as they make their way up and down the rocky and wooded trails of the popular Bragg Creek area network.

Summer means an increase of trailers on the road, as recreational campers are towed alongside the usual agricultural and commercial vehicles.

As of Aug. 9, Rocky View County (RVC) has been placed under a full fire ban, due to hot and dry weather conditions in the area. “We went to a fire advisory [Aug.

Chestermere is painting the streets all the colours of the rainbow Aug. 20 to 26, for the City’s first-ever Pride Week – an opportunity for residents to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

Munro Farms is giving new meaning to the saying “size isn’t everything.

If you’ve ever wanted to walk in a mile in a farmer’s boots, you’re in luck – Alberta Open Farm Days is back Aug. 18 and 19. This annual event allows county residents and other curious folk the chance to peek into what farmers do.

Rocky View County (RVC) professional assessors will be out in force this summer, updating assessed property values and collecting information to ensure everyone in the county pays their fair share on property and education taxes.