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RVS cancels student Europe trips amid terror concerns

RVS cancels student Europe trips amid terror concerns

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has cancelled all eight scheduled student trips to Europe, citing safety concerns following the terrorist attacks in Paris in November.
Irricana byelection set after councillor resignation

Irricana byelection set after councillor resignation

Irricana Town Council has set the byelection for Feb. 11, 2016, following Councillor Laura Thiessen’s letter of resignation sent to administration Nov. 23.
Chestermere Recreational Facility reclassified

Chestermere Recreational Facility reclassified

By a unanimous vote, Rocky View County (RVC) council has reclassified the Chestermere Recreational Facility from a regional recreation facility to that of a community (district) facility, with the applicable policies of a district facility within the
BBB warns of 'The 12 Scams of Christmas'

BBB warns of 'The 12 Scams of Christmas'

With the Christmas shopping season in full swing, so too are scammers on the hunt to prey and capitalize on the trust and generosity of consumers during the holidays.
Van spills 100 litres of gasoline into storm waste system

Van spills 100 litres of gasoline into storm waste system

Firefighters from the Airdrie Fire Department (AFD) along with employees from the City of Airdrie’s Public Works department had their hands full containing and clearing up a significant gas spill in a parking lot on Eighth Street and First Avenue N.
Health Minister makes stop in Airdrie to talk healthcare

Health Minister makes stop in Airdrie to talk healthcare

Mayor Peter Brown, Airdrie Health Foundation (AHF) Chair Michelle Bates and AHF board member Dr.
Off-duty CPS officer injured in head-on collision

Off-duty CPS officer injured in head-on collision

A 31-year-old off duty Calgary Police Services (CPS) member was seriously injured, Dec. 12, when the Jeep Wrangler he was driving was hit head-on by a man driving the wrong way on Highway 2 at Highway 566.
Anonymous Angel steps up to help local family

Anonymous Angel steps up to help local family

An Airdrie mom said she’ll have a much happier Christmas this year knowing some of the pressure brought on by her two daughters’ diagnosis of a neurological disease has been alleviated by the selfless act of an anonymous donor.
RCMP investigating cause of semi truck rollover

RCMP investigating cause of semi truck rollover

RCMP is investigating what caused a semi truck to rollover on southbound Highway 2 just south of the Yankee Valley Boulevard interchange Dec. 10.
Tougher penalties on the way for distracted driving

Tougher penalties on the way for distracted driving

Tougher penalties for driving distracted will now cost motorists more than just a $287 fine. The Province of Alberta announced Dec. 10 drivers convicted of distracted driving beginning Jan. 1, 2016, will also receive three demerit points.
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