Local News

Baseline water testing in Horse Creek last fall revealed two trout species that weren’t noticed there before. In 2007, limited fish sampling captured brook trout in Horse Creek, located west of Cochrane, above a railway culvert.

Wastewater rates for the residents in the Wheatland County community, Lakes of Muirfield, won’t be going up as soon as expected.

Dropping two bags of garbage at the end of a driveway may no longer be the norm in Langdon.

Beiseker School Principal Fraser Montgomery, Assistant Principal Bob Rodgers and Rocky View Schools (RVS) Trustee Norma Lang were on hand at the April 15 Irricana council meeting to discuss the new administration’s direction for the school.

CAO Alvin Melton informed council at the April 15 council meeting the second leak in the copper service line in Gib Bell Close has been repaired. The new leak was found about 10 feet from the initial leak, which was repaired in March.

Consideration for private landowner agreements is going forward to preserve views at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and control the way development occurs around the park.

Plans to provide water and wastewater service to Bragg Creek will be a huge opportunity for the community to foster new development according to a County of Rocky View councillor.

Dani Polsom is hoping by speaking publicly about her struggles, other victims of sexual abuse will feel inspired to do the same.

Three local residents are safe after a bombing that killed three people and injured about 150 others during the 2013 Boston Marathon, April 15.

Three local residents are safe after a bombing that killed three people and injured about 150 others during the 2013 Boston Marathon, April 15.