Rocky View News

The Cochrane Cobras fought hard at the ASAA 3A volleyball provincial tournament in Westlock Nov. 25-27, with the boys making it into quarterfinal playoffs and a silver finish for the girls.

“It’s just a lot of fun. Everyone really got into it last year. There were a lot of people who put up Christmas lights, and we encouraged people to drive around and look at the lights as well. It’s just an uplifting thing for the community.”

A subsidy program that aims to provide Chestermere residents with affordable public transportation through discounted pricing for Calgary Transit passes and tickets was announced on Nov. 29, following the extension of Calgary Transit service into Chestermere in September.

All this week, look for videos on the APL website celebrating all those big mechanical things that do the hard work that make our neighbourhoods, city, and province a great place to live.

The Cochrane Cobras lengthened their six-year dynasty as the Alberta Sports' Athletic Association Tier III provincial football champions to seven in Edmonton Nov. 26.

Local curler taking U21 Junior Nationals loss in stride as her team moves to women's league.

Both W.G. Murdoch School and Crossfield Elementary School are gearing up for a series of student showcases and holiday concerts to be streamed virtually for attendees this week.

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) has faced a challenging year in caring for and rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife, with an increased demand for its services and a decline in donations.

Several communities in southwest Rocky View County, including Bragg Creek, Redwood Meadows, and the Tsuu T’ina Nation, experienced high winds on Dec. 1, resulting in thousands of toppled trees, long-lasting power outages, damage to critical infrastructure, and a fatality.

“There are a lot of people on there he doesn’t even know, both bidding and donating items,” she said. “As far as his outlook, he’s very positive. He believes he’s going to fight this, we believe he’s going to fight this, and he’s not stopping."