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Highway shut down after five car pile-up

Highway shut down after five car pile-up

A section of Highway 2 north of Airdrie and south of Crossfield was shut down June 26 at 3:15 p.m. after an accident involving five vehicles left one woman hospitalized and in critical condition.
Airdrie Pro Rodeo a success for participants, spectators

Airdrie Pro Rodeo a success for participants, spectators

It was the perfect weekend for a rodeo. The 46th annual Airdrie Pro Rodeo wrapped up its five-day 2013 contest July 1 and handed out more than $140,000 to the best cowboys and girls in the business.
Low turn-out at safety meeting indicates few concerns, councillor

Low turn-out at safety meeting indicates few concerns, councillor

As a result of the low turn-out at the Balzac Safety Meeting, June 26, area Councillor Lois Habberfield said she believes the enforcement needs of the people in Balzac are being met.
RCMP apprehend three car thieves

RCMP apprehend three car thieves

Three Calgary residents have been charged with numerous offenses after stealing three vehicles. At approximately 6:20 p.m.
Bragg Creek community bands together to clean up after flood

Bragg Creek community bands together to clean up after flood

Residents of Bragg Creek began the long road to recovery June 22 as the water levels receded and the mandatory evacuation was lifted to allow people to return home and inspect the flood damage to their once-picturesque community. “It makes me cry.
Cochrane avoids worst of flood

Cochrane avoids worst of flood

After a weekend that saw the worst flood in Alberta history sweep through the southern part of the province like a tidal wave, Cochrane Mayor Truper McBride has announced the town’s state of emergency is over.
Low turn-out at safety meeting indicates few concerns, councillor

Low turn-out at safety meeting indicates few concerns, councillor

As a result of the low turn-out at the Balzac Safety Meeting, June 26, area Councillor Lois Habberfield said she believes the enforcement needs of the people in Balzac are being met.
Flooding effects recreational areas in county

Flooding effects recreational areas in county

Impacts from recent Alberta flooding required some recreational parks across Rocky View County to cease operation while others stayed dry.
Beiseker mayor concerned with rising price of water

Beiseker mayor concerned with rising price of water

It may seem like we are dealing with water everywhere this week in the aftermath of the flooding in other Rocky View County, but water prices might be going up for members of Aqua 7 Water Commission and Beiseker Mayor Ray Courtman is not happy about
Rescuers save stranded and themselves

Rescuers save stranded and themselves

Thirteen people are safe after being rescued from floodwaters in Bragg Creek by Cochrane Fire Services’ water rescue team June 20, said captain Jory Jenson.
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