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RVC council approves Century Downs expansion plans

RVC council approves Century Downs expansion plans

Rocky View County council unanimously approved an expansion to the Century Downs Racetrack and Casino at its Feb. 23 meeting.
More Alberta pharmacies carrying naloxone kits

More Alberta pharmacies carrying naloxone kits

With the number of deaths from fentanyl overdose on the rise in Alberta, Alberta Health has increased access to naloxone kits, which may reverse the effects of an overdose of fentanyl or other opioids.
Alberta budget deficit could top $10 billion

Alberta budget deficit could top $10 billion

Alberta’s deficit for next year could top $10 billion after projected quick recoveries in the price of oil were proven wrong, according to Finance Minister Joe Ceci.
New sites introduced for proposed Chestermere substation

New sites introduced for proposed Chestermere substation

A second round of public engagement was held at Chestermere Recreation Centre Feb. 29 to allow residents and stakeholders the opportunity to learn more about potential sites for a proposed AltaLink substation to be located in the Chestermere area.
Chestermere receives provincial flood resiliency grant

Chestermere receives provincial flood resiliency grant

The City of Chestermere received a $591,500 provincial grant Feb. 26 as part of the Alberta Community Resilience program, which is aimed at developing long-term flood resilience throughout Alberta, after 25.
Chestermere withdraws annexation request

Chestermere withdraws annexation request

The City of Chestermere has withdrawn its unprecedented request to annex nearly 25,000 acres of County land after entering into mediation discussions with Rocky View County (RVC) regarding the controversial Conrich Area Structure Plan (ASP), which wa
Crossfield's old Oliver Hotel building now asbestos free

Crossfield's old Oliver Hotel building now asbestos free

he sign warning of asbestos has finally been removed from the future location of the Crossfield Municipal Library in the former Oliver Hotel according to Crossfield Chief Administrative Officer Ken Bosman.
Waste transfer site in Frontier Industrial Park denied

Waste transfer site in Frontier Industrial Park denied

Rocky View County (RVC) council refused a proposed site-specific amendment to allow a waste transfer station within the Janet Regional Business Centre by a vote of 5-4.
Therapy dogs lend a paw to struggling readers

Therapy dogs lend a paw to struggling readers

Struggling or reluctant readers at East Lake School in Chestermere have some new best friends – through the Listening Tails program, students get paired with a therapy dog in an effort to boost their confidence in an inviting atmosphere.
RVS budgets $1 million towards school upgrades

RVS budgets $1 million towards school upgrades

With brand new facilities set to open in September, Rocky View Schools (RVS) turned its focus March 3 to some of its more aged schools – revising its budget and allocating more than $1 million to replace outdated furniture and equipment.
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