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Hypodermic needle found at Chinook Winds Park

Hypodermic needle found at Chinook Winds Park

The City of Airdrie confirmed a hypodermic needle was found at Chinook Winds Park the week of Oct. 6, however, officials would not release information about the specific needle or who found it.
Flu shot clinics now available in Airdrie

Flu shot clinics now available in Airdrie

Alberta Health Services (AHS) will begin offering all Albertans over the age of six months a preventative influenza shot free of charge beginning Oct. 20, according to information released on Oct. 13 by the provincial agency.
Auditor General Report calls for changes to provincial senior care

Auditor General Report calls for changes to provincial senior care

The October 2014 report from Alberta’s Auditor General made 23 new and three repeated recommendations to government. One of the repeat recommendations in the report suggested three changes to long-term senior care management.
Psychosocial Flood Recovery Evaluation Public Feedback Sessions

Psychosocial Flood Recovery Evaluation Public Feedback Sessions

Though it’s been over a year, Bragg Creek resident and store owner Laurel Frezell, is concerned that members of her community are still having emotional difficulties dealing with the negative repercussions brought on by the June 2013 floods, which de
Wildrose announces plan to invest $2 billion in schools over 10 years

Wildrose announces plan to invest $2 billion in schools over 10 years

On Oct. 2 in Calgary Chestermere-Rocky View MLA and Wildrose Education Critic Bruce McAllister unveiled the Party’s plan to address “Alberta’s classroom shortage.
Bragg Creek residents open doors to Area Wellness Committee canvassers

Bragg Creek residents open doors to Area Wellness Committee canvassers

When canvassers from the Bragg Creek and Area Wellness Committee headed out to talk to residents the last week of September, they were hoping that residents “would be invited into a deeper conversation that went beyond the questionnaire,” said commit
Rockyview 2020 encourages RVC to review County Plan

Rockyview 2020 encourages RVC to review County Plan

A comprehensive review of the Rocky View County (RVC) County Plan was requested by Rocky View 2020 at RVC’s Policy and Priorities Committee (PPC) meeting on Oct. 7.
New Auditor General Report pushes changes to senior care

New Auditor General Report pushes changes to senior care

The newest report from Alberta’s Auditor General was released on Oct. 6, the report made 23 new and three repeated recommendations to government.
RVC moms concerned by shortage of blood donors

RVC moms concerned by shortage of blood donors

Low attendance at Canadian blood donor clinics over the summer months has lead to the lowest blood inventory level since 2006, according to Canadian Blood Services (CBS).
Springbank reservoir project opposed by group of residents

Springbank reservoir project opposed by group of residents

Representatives from DontDamnSpringbank.org (DDS) presented to Rocky View County (RVC) Policies and Priorities Committee (PPC) at the Oct.
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