Local News

A bill that was spearheaded by a local woman to prevent sexual offenders from being pardoned became a law on March 12.

The new water meters and recent water line repairs have resulted in a substantial drop in water use recorded by the Village. In fact, the February bill from the Aqua 7 Water Commission was under $30,000, down from Januaryís $43,702.

Cochrane Town council voted to stop a plebiscite regarding transit, scheduled for June 18.

After a lengthy discussion, the Rocky View Schools board of trustees voted to change its submission to the Province for 2012/13 modular classrooms, March 15.

County residents can expect a three per cent municipal tax increase, according to the 2012 draft budget. Barry Woods, Rocky Viewís financial services manager, said the increase would equate to about $62 per year or $5.

The Rocky View Schools board of trustees approved the Capital Plan for 2013-2016, March 15.

Airdrie-Chestermere MLA Rob Anderson says thinking about the details of a horrifying crash on Highway 2 near Innisfail that he witnessed on March 4 makes him ill.

For the second time in just over a month, Rocky View County has declared a Level 2 fire ban, effective March 13. ìThe conditions are extremely dry,î said Rocky View Fire Services Deputy Chief Garth Rabel.

Rocky View Schools board of trustees approved the divisionís Three Year Accountability Report, March 15. On June 3, 2011, the board approved the 2011-2014 Three Year Plan entitled ìThe Power to Enrich.

Rocky View County council hosted a special event to garner public reaction to its draft 2012 budget, March 13. Several residents attended the public hearing, with two sharing concerns about the $126.3 million draft operating budget and $42.