Local News

Crossfield residents had their voices heard, May 7, as they directed questions to organizers of the proposed Rocky View New Life Centre (RVNLC) at the Crossfield Community Centre.

Traffic in the southbound lanes of Highway 2 was slowed to a crawl on May 2 after a tanker truck overturned and leaked oil onto the road.

Crossfield council has made law enforcement a top priority after hearing concerns from residents about break and enters and speeding on local roads.

Several streets in Beiseker are in need of repair, according to Village council.

The Beiseker Fire Department volunteer firefighters want to gain a more prominent role within Rocky View County. Representatives from Rocky View County and Beiseker say they hope to strengthen the partnership.

Crossfield Mayor Nathan Anderson said council values the Rocky View Regional Handibus Society (RVRHS) service but wants to work with local groups to determine ridership and help fund the hefty fee increase the society has implemented for the service

Residents of Crossfield should be happy to hear their 2014 tax rate will decrease from last year. Council approved the 2014 taxation bylaw at the May 6 meeting. The new tax rate for residential homes is set at 2.867 per cent, which is down 0.

Rocky View County (RVC) is asking residents for input in developing medium- and long-term service plans and the budgets to support them.

Slowing down to place seed at a uniform shallow depth will increase seed survival and improve the return on a canola seed investment, according to the Canola Council of Canada Canola crops need at least five living and healthy plants per square foot

Hardware was handed out to honour Airdrie’s finest philanthropists at the 12th annual Airdrie Volunteer Awards on May 6 at the Town and Country Centre.