Rocky View News

An Airdrie resident and student-teacher at Good Shepherd School has been carving a name for himself in the Canadian country music scene for the last few years. But since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he’s been performing for a different kind of audience.

Chestermere residents who immigrated to Canada may soon be able to access municipal counselling services in their native tongues.

A coalition of Chestermere-based organizations and government sectors have teamed up to take a deeper look at youth safety and mental health in southeast Rocky View County after the suicide of a local youth last fall – and they’ve just been awarded a grant to undertake a comprehensive survey that digs deeper into these issues.

If you’re looking to do some inexpensive second-hand shopping this weekend, Langdon will be the place to be. The Langdon Community Association (LCA) is hosting its annual Parade of Garage Sales on May 1.

With the COVID-19 pandemic leaving many people jobless or in need, members of the Bragg Creek Ladies Auxiliary (BCLA) have been doing what they can to support local families who are struggling.

Airdrie has reported 342 active cases of COVID-19, which is a gain of 29 since April 22.

Chestermere Mayor Marshall Chalmers has announced he will not be seeking re-election in the municipal election this fall, following what he called a proud four-year term and a lifetime of public service.

A Crossfield resident for the last 12 years, Michael Knight is hoping he can parlay his two decades of volunteer experience and his drive to better the community into a position on Town council.

While many probably didn’t expect Crossfield to have two byelections in the span of nine months, three candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the May 10 trip to the polls, including Jean Gauthier.

Long-time Crossfield resident and business owner Joanne Cornelssen is running for a position on Town council on May 10, and said she hopes to be successful in bringing back some unity to the organization.