Local News

Rocky View County (RVC) administration is one step closer to developing an emergency access for West Bragg Creek, following an open house June 23 that gave residents the opportunity to provide feedback on potential routes.

Work is beginning on flood mitigation projects in the hamlet of Bragg Creek, which will involve building berms along Bragg Creek and the Elbow River that would protect the community from future reoccurrences of the Hundred Year Flood.

EMS Spokesman Stuart Brideaux said people need to remember to be careful around water after a near drowning July 2 on Chestermere Lake. “Just after 11:30 a.

The Town of Crossfield is beginning a marketing effort to seek 300 soft sign-ups for fibre optic Internet from its residents in the hopes of attracting a fibre optic provider to the community.

Bragg Creek residents had the chance to participate in an “in-depth discussion” about the proposed design guidelines for the hamlet at an open house June 30, before the draft document is presented to council this fall.

The Town of Crossfield has commissioned a high-level engineering report to uncover environmental constraints associated with the potential development of a recreational park space in an open area located slightly southwest of town.

Users of some of Airdrie’s most popular recreational and cultural facilities won’t be faced with increased fees in 2017. City council voted four to three July 4 to approve no changes to user fees at Genesis Place Recreation Centre and City arenas.

A young girl was struck by a truck June 28 as she crossed First Avenue at Edwards Way at approximately 2:30 p.m. She suffered serious injuries and was transported to the Alberta Children’s Hospital by EMS, according to Spokesman Adam Loria.

A man using counterfeit currency to make a purchase at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Market Street June 11 is being sought by Airdrie RCMP. According to a release issued by RCMP June 28, the man is described as Caucasian with short brown hair.

Mail stoppage could start July 8 and Canada Post workers could be on strike if last-minute negotiations are not successful following a 72-hour lockout notice issued July 5.