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Funding good news for primary care networks

Funding good news for primary care networks

Airdrie’s Highland Primary Care Network (HPCN) will benefit from a funding commitment by the Province, according to Executive Director Micheline Nimmock.
Fire Prevention Week recognized in Airdrie

Fire Prevention Week recognized in Airdrie

Several events are being held in Airdrie to recognize Fire Prevention Week. Deputy Fire Chief Linda Masson said firefighters kicked off the ConocoPhillips Home Safety Program Oct.
RVS research project to help keep kids in school

RVS research project to help keep kids in school

Thanks to an anonymous $300,000 donation, Rocky View Schools (RVS) has embarked on a research and pilot project – Present for a Purpose – to look at why kids miss school and what can be done to help them consistently get to classes.
Use of dangerous opioid on the rise

Use of dangerous opioid on the rise

With two deaths now confirmed, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is urging the users of illicit opioids to exercise extreme caution.
Man accused of murder ordered to stand trial

Man accused of murder ordered to stand trial

A man accused of killing his common-law wife from Airdrie more than 10 years ago was ordered to stand trial in Calgary Oct. 5. Duane Redelback is charged with second-degree murder and indignity to a human body in the death of Ruth Degayo.
Registration at Rocky View Schools up 5.3 per cent

Registration at Rocky View Schools up 5.3 per cent

Citing continued population growth as a significant factor, Rocky View Schools (RVS) released its latest attendance figures Oct. 6. RVS Director of Planning and Facilities Collette Winter told the Board of Trustees attendance was up 5.
A salute to firefighters

A salute to firefighters

Each October, fire departments across the province adopt messaging with aims to reduce dangerous incidents during Fire Prevention Week.
Watching pornography can impact relationships

Watching pornography can impact relationships

Editor’s Note: The following is part two in our two-part series on sex, Internet safety and kids. Part one, an examination of social media, instant communication and exploitation online, was published in the Oct. 3 edition of the Rocky View Weekly.
Redesignation approved by RVC

Redesignation approved by RVC

Rocky View County (RVC) council approved a redesignation application on land southwest of Crossfield, despite a recommendation for refusal from administration due to a lack of planning rationale to support the future subdivision planned for the parce
Possible amendments in the works for Code of Conduct

Possible amendments in the works for Code of Conduct

Potential revisions to the Council Code of Conduct Policy were presented to Rocky View County (RVC) council at a Policy and Priorities Committee (PPC) meeting Oct. 4, addressing the issue of respect in the workplace.
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