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Chestermere pond hockey league regroups after losing location

Chestermere pond hockey league regroups after losing location

The Chestermere Pond Hockey League (CPHL) has garnered national attention this week, as major media outlets reported on the league’s difficulty finding an area to host pond hockey games. As reported in the Rocky View Weekly on Nov.
Man taken to hospital in critical condition after running stop sign

Man taken to hospital in critical condition after running stop sign

A 19-year-old man from Saskatchewan was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Dec. 11 at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 564, just outside Beiseker, at around 9:30 a.m.
County ranked in top 10 places to do business in Alberta

County ranked in top 10 places to do business in Alberta

From the perspective of an entrepreneur looking to set up, expand or move a business, Rocky View County (RVC) was listed in the top 10 on Alberta Venture magazine’s annual list of the Best Communities for Business.
Critics argue Bill 28 still removeslocal autonomy

Critics argue Bill 28 still removeslocal autonomy

After calls for reform on Bill 28, the Alberta government has adopted and made changes to the controversial bill, that will now make it voluntary for municipalities to join Growth Management Boards.
County 2014 base budget includes three per cent tax increase

County 2014 base budget includes three per cent tax increase

Rocky View County’s base operating and capital budget was approved by council on Dec. 10, and rate payers should expect about a three per cent increase in taxes for the 2014 year.
Horse racetrack and casino in Balzac moving forward

Horse racetrack and casino in Balzac moving forward

A $24-million dollar project slated for Balzac that’s been touch-and-go for more than a decade is finally making its way out of the gate.
Rocky View County hires new fire chief to start in January

Rocky View County hires new fire chief to start in January

Rocky View County (RVC) has hired a new fire chief to fill the position being vacated by Ken McMullen in February. Randy Smith will start with the County’s Fire Services on Jan. 6, 2014, Grant Kaiser, RVC communications manager, confirmed on Dec. 4.
Lawyer seeks "resolution " for murder of Airdrie man

Lawyer seeks "resolution " for murder of Airdrie man

Lawyers are working on finding a possible ìresolutionî to a case involving a 24-year-old man charged with the first-degree murder of an Airdrie man before the matter goes to trial.
Mayor and alderman shovel out snowed-in resident

Mayor and alderman shovel out snowed-in resident

It was a storm to remember, as streets were blanketed with 20 centimetres of snow and drifts piled high as 10 feet but for one resident, the storm showed the true spirit of Airdronians and what it means to be a publicly-elected official.
New friendship a heartwarming story of survival

New friendship a heartwarming story of survival

He struggles to kneel down to play with his new friend, but when the small puppy wanders over, he smiles because he knows they belong together and their stories of survival are their bond. On Nov.
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