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Irricana council takes stock of needs

Irricana council takes stock of needs

The Town of Irricana is assessing its needs through a Saskatchewan Municipal Government Sustainability Self-Assessment Summary.
Summit outlines impact growth having to farmland

Summit outlines impact growth having to farmland

If practices do not change, Alberta could be a net importer of food by 2055. This was the stern warning Action for Agriculture (AA), a lobby group of Alberta farmers and ranchers, presented at a summit in Cochrane on Feb. 15.
Province seeking feedback on Alberta Energy Regulator

Province seeking feedback on Alberta Energy Regulator

Wildrose Energy Critic Jason Hale says the provincial government’s timing is off for public consultation processes designed to guide the work of the new Alberta Energy Regulator.
Symposium to address integrating new cultures into the workplace

Symposium to address integrating new cultures into the workplace

The Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) is holding a symposium in Airdrie on March 26 at the Rocky View Schools Education Centre.
Residents will soon have access to Rocky View County Plan draft

Residents will soon have access to Rocky View County Plan draft

The public will be able to view Rocky View’s County Plan draft as early as March, predicts Richard Barss, project manager for the document.
Big Hill Springs Gravel Pit open house attracts only three local residents

Big Hill Springs Gravel Pit open house attracts only three local residents

Big Hill Spring Gravel Pit Ltd. held an open house on Feb. 14 at Weedon Pioneer Hall near Cochrane. The open house was held to discuss the pending development permit for land currently disturbed by the gravel pit.
Crossfield council receives $20,000 towards community centre upgrades

Crossfield council receives $20,000 towards community centre upgrades

During a brief appearance at the Crossfield and District Community Centre, Feb. 19, Wild Rose MP Blake Richards announced a $21,000 grant to go towards upgrades to the centre’s heating system.
Wild Rose MP touts spending cuts

Wild Rose MP touts spending cuts

Blake Richards, Conservative MP for the Wild Rose constituency, spoke at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Airdrie on Feb. 19 explaining how the federal government will reduce the deficit.
Finance minister responds to Wildrose capital plan

Finance minister responds to Wildrose capital plan

The Wildrose Official Opposition released its 10-Year Debt Free Capital Plan, which included $3.8 billion in spending for schools, Feb. 13.
Rocky View Schools chair announces he will not seek re-election

Rocky View Schools chair announces he will not seek re-election

Rocky View Schools (RVS) Board Chair Bruce Pettigrew announced he will not be seeking a third term in the October municipal election due to personal reasons. Pettigrew, who made the announcement Feb.
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