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Rocky View County debt down

Rocky View County debt down

An audit on Rocky View County’s financial statements for 2012 shows an $8.4-million drop in debt from the previous year. The audit was completed and presented to council by Pricewaterhouse Coopers group on April 30.
Fire departments report two fires despite fire ban

Fire departments report two fires despite fire ban

A mobile home burned to the ground between Madden and Airdrie, April 23. The house, located on land just off of Symons Valley Road and Highway 567, was fully engulfed in flames when Rocky View Fire Services received the call at about 10:30 a.m.
Springbank Heritage Club to host senior housing open house

Springbank Heritage Club to host senior housing open house

Residents can learn more about a senior housing complex planned for Springbank during a public open house at the Springbank Heritage Club on May 15.
Revised County Plan will come before council at the end of May

Revised County Plan will come before council at the end of May

A revised County Plan will be made public later this month. During a presentation to council on April 30, Richard Barss, the County’s project manager, said the plan should be complete by May 24 and come before council for first reading May 28.
Rail Safety Week a reminder of one family's tragic past

Rail Safety Week a reminder of one family's tragic past

Twelve years ago, then 13-year-old Andrew West finished his exams early at St. Martin de Porres High School. Instead of waiting for the bus, he opted to walk to meet some friends at a nearby Shell Station for snacks.
Grass fires near Balzac started by train, burning car

Grass fires near Balzac started by train, burning car

A CP Rail train is responsible for a grass fire that burned about two acres of land for roughly two hours in Balzac, just off of Highway 2 April 24. The call came into the Balzac Fire station at about 11:52 a.m.
Upcoming dinner to support infant suffering from rare blood disease

Upcoming dinner to support infant suffering from rare blood disease

Family and friends are rallying together to help raise money for a child suffering a rare form of cancer.
Ride of the Mustangs raises an incredible $132,852

Ride of the Mustangs raises an incredible $132,852

The annual Ride of the Mustangs Bike-a-thon raised an astonishing $132,852.
RVS seeks community input on attendance areas of new schools

RVS seeks community input on attendance areas of new schools

Rocky View Schools (RVS) representatives met with parents and community members on April 24 to present the proposed attendance area alternatives for two new Airdrie schools set to open in September 2014.
Airdrie RCMP school resource liaison transferred to Northern Alberta

Airdrie RCMP school resource liaison transferred to Northern Alberta

Airdrie’s high schools have had a role model like none other for the past three years. Const. David Henry has spent the last three years of his life and career working with students as a mentor and an active member of the local RCMP.
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