Local News

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.

Rocky View County celebrated the launch of its new County Plan project on June 12, with County Reeve Rolly Ashdown starting a one-year countdown clock at County headquarters.

Residents concerned about the future of creeks and lakes in the Cochrane area filled Dartique Hall, southwest of Madden, on June 12 as members of the Little Creeks and Rough Fescue Appreciation Society (LCARF) held an informative meeting.

Rocky View County council unanimously directed staff to finalize negotiations with RockPointe Church for the construction of the Bearspaw Emergency Services Centre, June 12.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) has complained to the Alberta Labour Relations Board that the board of trustees of Rocky View School (RVS) is engaging in an unfair labour practice.

About 70 business people attended a forum, hosted by the City of Airdrie, to gain input on the formation of a new land use bylaw (LUB) and municipal development plan (MDP), now underway.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) has complained to the Alberta Labour Relations Board that the board of trustees of Rocky View School (RVS) is engaging in an unfair labour practice.