Local News

W.G. Murdoch School sent a special letter to Mayor Nathan Anderson thanking him and council for moving to continue the extended RCMP Safe Roads and Safe Community programs into 2015.

An announcement from Calgary Transit on Nov. 28 about the closure of Access Calgary’s Handi Bus operations has caused a bit of confusion for the Rocky View Regional Handi Bus Society.

It’s been a long, exhausting search said Irricana Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Geoff Stephenson, but the Town has hired a permanent CAO, Robert Jorgensen, to start Dec. 15.

In recognition of his service to the region, Rocky View Regional Handi Bus Society Executive Director Paul Siller received an Excellence Award from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) at a ceremony in Niagara Falls on Nov. 19.

On Dec. 1, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a recall on 31,000 pounds of Your Fresh Market ground beef products due to possible E. coli 0157 contamination. The recall effects meat purchased at Walmart’s within Rocky View County.

Liberal Candidate for the Airdrie-Banff riding Marlo Raynolds said he wants an apology from Airdrie MP Blake Richards after Richards made comments on Nov. 19 in the House of Commons about Raynolds. The Nov.

Balzac residents and investors attended an open house and presentation on Dec. 2 to discuss the first draft of the Balzac West Area Structure Plan (ASP).

Rocky View County (RVC) is one step closer to receiving a new Recreation and Culture Master Plan, following a presentation to the RVC Policy and Priorities Committee on Dec. 2.

Beiseker RCMP, Airdrie RCMP and the Calgary Serious Crimes Branch are investigating an armed home invasion that occurred at a rural residence between Beiseker and Irricana on Dec. 3, according to RCMP Media Spokesperson Corporal Sharon Franks.

Edmonton’s first baby born in 2014 has a Rocky View County (RVC) connection - one proud grandmother.