Local News

Local MP Blake Richardsí bill to make wearing masks illegal for rioters is receiving serious attention. He introduced the Preventing Persons from Concealing Their Identity during Riots and Unlawful Assemblies Act, Bill C-309, Oct.

Rocky View County council unanimously approved a Bearspaw rezoning application that will split 20 acres off of a 155-acre parcel, Feb. 14.

Council approved phase 5B of Langdonís Boulder Creek community, adding another 49 single-family homes to the development. The house lots range in size from 0.17 to 0.25 acres. Included in the phase is one 3.5-acre municipal reserve parcel.

Cochrane RCMP have two suspects in custody after the pair stole alcohol from Bow Ridge Liquor Store, Feb. 5. The men were seen stealing three bottles of liquor.

A two-day-old infant boy died after being mauled by a family dog in Airdrie, Feb. 15. Few details were released at an RCMP press conference the next day. Airdrie RCMP, EMS and bylaw services attended the home in Kingís Heights.

The Town of Irricana is looking for volunteers to step forward to organize Canada Day and Sports Day celebrations.

Rocky View County council tabled a controversial Langdon-area development proposal in a 6-2 vote, Feb. 14. The move was made to give County staff time to prepare preliminary reports on expansion of Langdonís boundaries and infrastructure.

The Town of Crossfield is looking for feedback from residents at the mid point of the current councilís term.

A newborn baby boy was killed by a bite from a family husky in Airdrie, Feb. 15. No names and few details were released at an RCMP press conference the next day. Airdrie RCMP, EMS and bylaw services attended the home in Kingsland.

The verdict in the case of a former Airdrie RCMP officer who is charged with extortion, criminal harassment and mortgage fraud will be heard in the Court of Queen’s Bench in Red Deer on March 23. Const.