Local News

Almost 27 per cent of children in North Rocky View (NRV) are struggling in one or more areas of development.

Several residents are raising concern after mutilated fish remains were found in the Sagewood area. Airdrie RCMP responded to a complaint about the fish on June 15.

Intercity Express (ICE) riders will soon be less crowded.

Entrepreneur Kurtis Kristianson was recently sworn in as president of the Crossfield Chamber of Commerce. Motivated by a love of the town, he is hoping to help promote and create networking opportunities for businesses in the community.

Rocky View County and Cochrane were recently named among Alberta Venture Magazine’s 25 Best Communities for Business.

Cochrane RCMP arrested a man suspected of attempted murder, June 7. Christopher Gooder, 29, was arrested after a tip led police to a Cochrane residence.

The Alberta government has announced it is reviewing the Local Authorities Election Act and all Albertans are invited to provide input on possible changes to legislation before consultations close July 31.

Rocky View County council unanimously voted to adjust water and sewer rates in Balzac, Langdon and East Rocky View, June 12.

The Town of Cochrane celebrated the installation of a new welcome sign marking entry into the community, June 12. The sign is located on the north side of Highway 1A across from GlenEagles Drive at the town’s east end.

A $3-million assessment loss has netted a tax increase for Beiseker residents. While actual spending is only up one per cent, individual residential taxes will increase an average of 4.5 per cent due to the 3.4 per cent loss in overall assessment.