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Southwest home destroyed in fire

Southwest home destroyed in fire

A blaze in Hillcrest created a bright scene well into the night as firefighters battled an inferno, leaving an abandoned home in ruins, Aug. 28. The fire at 120 Hillcrest Drive SW began at about 10:30 p.m.
Attempted boat hijacking in northwest community

Attempted boat hijacking in northwest community

On Aug. 26 at approximately 1 a.m., suspects attempted to steal a 1977 Canaventure power boat and trailer from the Silver Creek. Homeowners were awoken by a loud bang coming from their driveway. It’s unclear if suspects were on foot or in a vehicle.
PC leadership candidate releases fiscal policy

PC leadership candidate releases fiscal policy

Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Ted Morton released his fiscal plan, which focuses on balancing the Alberta budget by 2013, Aug. 24.
Edge gets new president

Edge gets new president

Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) newest addition, the Edge School for Athletes, has hired a new president, principal and CEO all in one after founder Brent Devost stepped down from his role.
Volunteers needed for program

Volunteers needed for program

County residents have the opportunity to change the life of a young person by becoming a weekly mentor.
Irricana online forum gets mixed reviews

Irricana online forum gets mixed reviews

An online forum of mysterious origin is raising eyebrows in Irricana. The Irricana ratepayers website and discussion board, which has about 90 registered users, is getting mixed reviews from residents and local politicians.
Project seeks Cochranites for cancer study

Project seeks Cochranites for cancer study

Residents of Cochrane are being asked to participate in a study that could track their health status for more than 50 years in an attempt to eliminate cancer.
Police Notebook: Trespasser spotted on deck in Redwood Meadows

Police Notebook: Trespasser spotted on deck in Redwood Meadows

Cochrane RCMP was called to a Redwood Meadows home about 11 p.m., Aug. 15 after a man allegedly illegally trespassed onto a property and later took off his shirt. A female occupant in the house first spotted the shirtless man standing on the deck.
County residents invited to attend IDP hearing

County residents invited to attend IDP hearing

The public is invited to attend a hearing for the proposed Rocky View County and Calgary Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP), Sept. 6. The hearing will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the County administration office, located at 911- 32 Ave. N.E.
Information on disasters and emergencies now available

Information on disasters and emergencies now available

County residents now have up-to-the minute information regarding emergency situations thanks to an all-new online site in Alberta. The Alberta Emergency Alert is a digital service where users can access timely information regarding potential crises.
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