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Banff-Airdrie NDP campaign dodges media coverage

Banff-Airdrie NDP campaign dodges media coverage

As election season heats up, the Airdrie City View has been conducting interviews with candidates in the Banff-Airdrie riding. Interviews asking candidates four simple questions (Tell us about yourself.
Airdronian wants francophone issues highlighted in election

Airdronian wants francophone issues highlighted in election

An Airdrie resident is calling for a focus on francophone issues, specifically that of language rights in Alberta, to be highlighted in the federal election.
Study finds development in RVC limited by 'red tape'

Study finds development in RVC limited by 'red tape'

A study released on Aug. 25 by the Fraser Institute named Rocky View County (RVC) as the most regulated municipality in the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor (CEC) and consequently the “most difficult” in which to build new housing.
Revitalization plan in progress for Chestermere recreation centre

Revitalization plan in progress for Chestermere recreation centre

A one-time grant of $200,000 from the City of Chestermere has ensured the Chestermere Regional Community Association (CRCA) will be able to continue operating into the fall, allowing the board to transition to their new revitalization plan.
Explosion demolishes vacant home in Bearspaw Aug. 21

Explosion demolishes vacant home in Bearspaw Aug. 21

An explosion that caused a home to burst into flames in Bearspaw on Township Road 262 west of Glendale Road Aug. 21 was caused by a gas leak, according to Rocky View County Fire Services (RVCFS) District Chief Dax Huba. An investigation on Aug.
86-year-old woman dead after collision near Cochrane

86-year-old woman dead after collision near Cochrane

An 86-year-old woman from Calgary died Aug. 24 when the mini-van she was a passenger in was hit head-on by a semi truck on Highway 1 west of Scott Lake Hill, according to Cochrane RCMP Sergeant Jeff Campbell.
RVC Councillor Al Sacuta passes away

RVC Councillor Al Sacuta passes away

Rocky View County (RVC) is mourning the loss of Division 8 Councillor Al Sacuta, who passed away on Aug. 23 after a battle with cancer.
New study highlights economic benefits of irrigation

New study highlights economic benefits of irrigation

The Alberta Irrigation Projects Association (AIPA) has released a new study that indicates Alberta receives economic benefits when farmers chose to irrigate their land.
Meet your federal candidates: Conservative Party candidate Blake Richards

Meet your federal candidates: Conservative Party candidate Blake Richards

With the federal election campaign well underway the Rocky View Weekly’s sister paper, the Rocky Mountain Outlook, chatted with Conservative Party candidate for the Banff-Airdrie riding, Blake Richards, about why he is running.
Back-to-school for Rocky View County students

Back-to-school for Rocky View County students

As summer vacation draws to a close, students from across Rocky View Schools (RVS) are getting set to head back on Sept. 2 – and parents need to set a routine early, said Barb Gross, family resource services manager with Community Links.
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