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In anticipation of the April 18 Beiseker byelection, the Rocky View Weekly asked the candidates their opinions and ideas on key issues impacting the community.

Schools throughout the Rocky View Schools (RVS) division will be expected to follow guidelines outlined in a new administrative procedure for ensuring all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or identification, are provided with the “educ

The Board of Trustees of Rocky View Schools (RVS) unanimously approved moving ahead with a review of all ward boundaries at its April 7 meeting.

Bob Rodgers, who has been acting principal at Crossfield Elementary School, will officially take over the reigns as principal of the school in August. Rocky View Schools (RVS) Superintendent of Schools Don Hoium announced the appointment April 4.

Airdrie RCMP provided Crossfield with 2016 first quarter crime statistics and an update on the effectiveness of enhanced policing shifts during the Town’s April 5 regular council meeting, which ultimately showed an overall decrease in crime.

A year of aggressive reduction and straining in costs on the operating side of business has resulted in a significant financial strengthening for the Town of Crossfield in 2015, according to Chief Administrative Officer Ken Bosman.

Albertans accessing Employment Insurance (EI) benefits during a period of recession skyrocketed 91 per cent since the start of 2015, according to a report from Statistics Canada.

Martin Shields, Conservative MP for Bow River, made a stop in Irricana for the Town council meeting April 4 to introduce himself and touch base with the issues and concerns facing the municipality.

A report detailing the routes Irricana could take to find a permanent chief administrative officer (CAO), following the termination of former CAO Geoff Stephenson’s contract on March 2, was presented to Town council during the April 4 regular council

An economic report presented to the Rocky View County (RVC) Policy and Priorities Committee (PPC) April 5 indicated for the first time in the County’s history, the 2015 non-residential tax assessment exceeded the residential assessment – meaning more