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Environmental advocates continue to fight approved gravel pit near Big Hill Springs Provincial Park

Environmental advocates continue to fight approved gravel pit near Big Hill Springs Provincial Park

Public opposition is continuing to mount against an approved gravel pit mining operation near Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, northeast of Cochrane.
Chestermere football coaches present case for locker rooms to RVS

Chestermere football coaches present case for locker rooms to RVS

A project to bring artificial turf to Chestermere High School’s athletic field is on ice, but the football coaches spearheading the initiative still aim to upgrade the facility by constructing new locker rooms by the fall of 2022.
RVC council approves maintaining lease agreement over Cochrane rec facility

RVC council approves maintaining lease agreement over Cochrane rec facility

Rocky View County council has voted in favour of maintaining its lease and operating agreement with the Town of Cochrane for the Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre for the time being. Council made the decision at their June 29 meeting.
Airdrie residents decorate their houses for Canada Day

Airdrie residents decorate their houses for Canada Day

Airdrie residents decorated their houses in red and white for Airdrie Parade's Canada Day House-Decorating Contest on July 1.
Concerned parents sound off on public health measures in schools

Concerned parents sound off on public health measures in schools

Several concerned parents spoke out about the presumed ill effects of COVID-19 health measures on children’s education and mental health at Rocky View Schools (RVS) Board of Trustees’ final meeting of the 2020-21 school year on June 17.
Library Link: Libraries – the great societal equalizer

Library Link: Libraries – the great societal equalizer

If we were asked to give an “elevator pitch” about the importance of public libraries, we’d throw in a few comments about being a community hub, or how they dispense the world’s knowledge, and maybe bring up the crazy amount o
Seven perish in Chestermere house fire

Seven perish in Chestermere house fire

A tragic house fire in Chestermere claimed the lives of seven people on July 2, including four children.
RVC implements boundary changes for fire bans, advisories

RVC implements boundary changes for fire bans, advisories

Rocky View County (RVC) has implemented a new way of issuing fire advisories and bans in the region.
Langdon resident wins $1 million in Alberta's 'Open For Summer' vaccination lottery

Langdon resident wins $1 million in Alberta's 'Open For Summer' vaccination lottery

For Tracey McIvor of Langdon, it paid to get vaccinated – quite literally.
Airdrie Legion celebrates Canada Day with open house BBQ

Airdrie Legion celebrates Canada Day with open house BBQ

The Royal Canadian Legion Airdrie branch put on a full day of Canada Day celebrations including an open house barbeque, live entertainment, and cool refreshments on July 1.
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