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The City of Chestermere is still waiting to hear a decision from the Minister of Municipal Affairs on a request to annex nearly 25,000 acres of Rocky View County (RVC) land – and has sent in an additional application to move forward with mediation in

Crossfield Town council gave three readings to 2016-01 Dog Control Bylaw Jan. 19, which amends clarity of the previous bylaw for the purpose of enforcement.

Residents of the Ghost Valley continue to voice concerns about the logging trucks hauling timber through residential areas.

Despite a major water leak at the Bragg Creek Community Centre, the facility’s programming will continue thanks to the support of surrounding facilities and businesses within Bragg Creek and Redwood Meadows.

Crossfield Town council gave three readings to the amended 2016-02 Fees and Rates Bylaw during the Jan. 19 council meeting, which will see most utility costs rising two per cent.

In advance of a new budget expected sometime in late spring, Rocky View Schools (RVS) trustees approved budget priorities for 2016/17 during its regular meeting Jan. 21.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) will “build future procedures” in response to guidelines released by Alberta Education Jan. 13 meant to formalize and protect LGBTQ student rights in the province.

Irricana now has three candidates ready to fill the role on Town council left vacant when former councillor Laura Thiessen resigned for personal reasons last year. Council set the byelection for Feb.

Three break and enter incidents – which occurred between Jan. 16 and 17 – are being investigated as related by Airdrie Rural RCMP, according to Airdrie RCMP Media Liaison Constable Francine Hennelly.

Instances of domestic violence in Airdrie increased in 2015, according to Airdrie RCMP Inspector Gordon Sage.