Skip to content

Rocky View News

A View to the Past: Celebrating 20 Years of the Airdrie City View

A View to the Past: Celebrating 20 Years of the Airdrie City View

For my final edition of A View to the Past, I would like to investigate the history of the Airdrie City View – a local paper whose history spans two decades. The timing is perfect, as the paper is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this week.
Airdrie fitness studio hosts exercise clinic in support of Ukraine

Airdrie fitness studio hosts exercise clinic in support of Ukraine

Airdrie's F45 fitness studio hosted two one-hour clinics on March 5 with funds raised supporting the Canadian Red Cross’ efforts to send both humanitarian and financial aid to those caught in the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Beiseker Fire Services members excited to face off in hockey game against local RCMP

Beiseker Fire Services members excited to face off in hockey game against local RCMP

Beiseker’s fire chief, Nikki King, is confident the fire department will take the win in a friendly community hockey game against local RCMP officers on March 13.
Airdrie philanthropist's donation aims to support local EMS services

Airdrie philanthropist's donation aims to support local EMS services

An Airdrie resident has made a hefty donation toward EMS services in Airdrie to help alleviate the strain on the provincial health-care system and emergency response wait times. The donation – the amount which was not revealed – was announced during a regular City council meeting on March 7.
Retelling the Airdrie City View's first cover story – 'Airdrie's Olympic hero,' Eric Pothier

Retelling the Airdrie City View's first cover story – 'Airdrie's Olympic hero,' Eric Pothier

In honour of the Airdrie City View's 20-year anniversary this week, we are re-publishing the paper's very first cover story from March 5, 2002 – a recap of Airdrie athlete Eric Pothier's fifth-place finish in luge at the Salt Lake City Olympics.
Registration open for 12th annual Loop the Lake running race in Chestermere

Registration open for 12th annual Loop the Lake running race in Chestermere

On the morning of June 18, runners will converge at Camp Chestermere to take part in either a one-kilometre, five-kilometre, 10-kilometre, 21-kilometre half-marathon running race. 
Shamrock Shimmy cancelled due to COVID-19 for third consecutive year

Shamrock Shimmy cancelled due to COVID-19 for third consecutive year

Despite high demand and the loss of funds from Airdrie Food Bank’s (AFB)'s biggest annual fundraiser of the year, the Shamrock Shimmy, being cancelled, AFB is still managing to get by with the support from the community.
Chestermere, Langdon boxers prepare for upcoming bouts

Chestermere, Langdon boxers prepare for upcoming bouts

“It’s amazing to see a kid come in who has never tried a sport, because sports never appealed to them like hockey, basketball, football, or baseball, and they try boxing and it’s something they gravitate toward,” he said.
Airdrie illustrator reflects on new book, Howdy, I’m Flores LaDue

Airdrie illustrator reflects on new book, Howdy, I’m Flores LaDue

Airdrie-based illustrator Hugh Rookwood hopes the book, Howdy, I'm Flores LaDue, inspires young girls and allows them to see themselves in history – knowing that women were strong and accomplished great things.
Orchestral concert in Balzac set to feature movie soundtracks this month

Orchestral concert in Balzac set to feature movie soundtracks this month

RMSO principal conductor, Carlos Foggin, anticipates a full house for both upcoming concerts where they will perform music from Star Wars, Apocalypse Now, and Platoon.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks