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70-year-old woman dies in motor vehicle collision near Cochrane

70-year-old woman dies in motor vehicle collision near Cochrane

A 70-year-old woman was killed in a motor vehicle accident on June 19 on Highway 22 near James Walker Trail.
Irricana councillor faces charges for trafficking of crack cocaine

Irricana councillor faces charges for trafficking of crack cocaine

An Irricana Town councillor recently resigned as news of charges against him for possession of crack cocaine with the purpose of trafficking began to surface.
Council veteran seeks election in Rocky View

Council veteran seeks election in Rocky View

Former Rocky View County councillor Norman Kent is back in the running after eight years out of chambers.
Resident runs for council for third time

Resident runs for council for third time

Rocky View County constituents will see a familiar face seeking election for the third time this fall. John McMurray, 51, a resident on a quarter section between Airdrie and Iricanna since 1995, said he hopes to represent Division 6 in the Oct.
Part of Highway 1A renamed Chestermere Boulevard

Part of Highway 1A renamed Chestermere Boulevard

The portion of Highway 1A that lies within Chestermere boundaries is now the responsibility of the town, and has officially been renamed “Chestermere Boulevard.
Rocky View County council approves speed reduction

Rocky View County council approves speed reduction

Rocky View County council approved Glenbow Provincial Park’s application to reduce the speed limit along Glenbow Road, south of Cochrane, to 50 km/h, June 18.
Demolition project to change Balzac skyline

Demolition project to change Balzac skyline

The skyline in Balzac is expected to change as structural demolition on the Nexen Balzac Complex will begin in July.
Deputy mayor pushes for athletic field in Irricana

Deputy mayor pushes for athletic field in Irricana

An Irricana councillor has big plans for the northeast communities of Rocky View. During council June 17, Deputy Mayor Larry Martin shared his vision for an athletic field on school reserve land, located near the south soccer field in town.
Rocky Mountain Hockey Challenge postponed

Rocky Mountain Hockey Challenge postponed

Member of Parliament Blake Richards announced that the fifth annual Rocky Mountain Hockey Challenge will be postponed due to extreme flooding across Southern Alberta, June 24.
Demolition project to change Balzac skyline

Demolition project to change Balzac skyline

The skyline in Balzac is expected to change as structural demolition on the Nexen Balzac Complex will begin in July.
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