Local News

A number of Rocky View County students have been recognized for earning 100 per cent on their diploma exams.

After a thorough investigation, Rocky View County Fire Services (RVCFS) has concluded the cause of a fatal house fire, which took place on Oct. 14, will remain undetermined.

Despite a plea to put off the decision, Rocky View County council gave second reading to the Rocky View/Calgary Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP), Nov. 1. The move came after a public hearing, which was resumed after being postponed on Sept.

After three years of planning, the process of annexing 12,640 acres of Rocky View County land by the City of Airdrie is in its final stages. The Municipal Government Board (MGB) held a public hearing at Genesis Place in Airdrie Nov. 3.

FortisAlberta recently produced a power line safety video targeted primarily towards Alberta farmers and ranchers in an effort to increase knowledge and lower the number of electrical accidents.

Concern over a new tree disease has been increasing across the province in the past few years, according to a commercial horticulture specialist.

Rolly Ashdown was acclaimed to the position of reeve of Rocky View County at the municipality’s annual organizational meeting, Oct. 25. “It’s an honour to continue in this role,” he said.

The Federal Tories tabled a bill in Parliament last week to eliminate the country’s 16-year-old long-gun registry and destroy all of its records.

After eight years of service, Beiseker Councillor Brenda Hnybida has resigned for personal and health reasons. A letter announcing Hnybida’s resignation was made public at a regular council meeting in the village, Oct. 24.

Several County councillors are hosting Town Hall meetings in the coming weeks, seeking to connect with local residents on a number of issues.