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Ken Bosman sues Town of Crossfield for $223,000

Ken Bosman sues Town of Crossfield for $223,000

The former Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town of Crossfield is suing the municipality for more than $220,000 over a breach of contract, according to his statement of claim.
Nominations open for provincial justice awards

Nominations open for provincial justice awards

The provincial government is once again hosting the Alberta Community Justice Awards this summer to recognize both individuals and organizations who have contributed to crime prevention in the province, with nominations open until April 16.
Cochrane area ranchers in the midst of calving season

Cochrane area ranchers in the midst of calving season

“Calving is fun, we do a lot of things on horseback still and you get to get out and see a new calf having his first suck and running and jumping and hiding in the grass, but it’s a lot of work regardless of the year,” Eklund said.
Province announces $6 million for medical students to work in rural Alberta

Province announces $6 million for medical students to work in rural Alberta

The Alberta government recently announced $6 million in funding that will be geared toward placing medical students in rural areas of the province.
Efforts of firefighters limit damage to family home from wildfire off Highway 1A

Efforts of firefighters limit damage to family home from wildfire off Highway 1A

“Grassfire season is really the perfect storm for Cochrane because we can get it coming from any direction. We just have to be super careful," Avery said. “We need days of rain to green everything up and then we can lessen the fire ban. There’s not a lick of green grass anywhere— We’re in the perfect storm right now so we have to be extremely diligent in what we do.”
Fire season underway in Rocky View County

Fire season underway in Rocky View County

If the last few weeks are any indication, the 2021 fire season is well and truly underway in Rocky View County.
Al Hoggan resigning from CAO position for Rocky View County

Al Hoggan resigning from CAO position for Rocky View County

Less than two and a half years into his tenure, Rocky View County’s (RVC) Chief Administrative Officer has stepped down from the position.
Airdrie reporting 182 active COVID-19 cases as variants continue to escalate provincewide

Airdrie reporting 182 active COVID-19 cases as variants continue to escalate provincewide

After weeks of increases, Airdrie's active number of COVID-19 cases fell by seven from April 4 to 9, with the city reporting 182 active cases as of today. A daily COVID-19 update page on Airdrie.
APL’s Harry Potter Day a go this year, with restrictions

APL’s Harry Potter Day a go this year, with restrictions

The Airdrie Public Library’s (APL) annual Harry Potter Day celebration will be moving ahead this year, although it will look a little different than previous renditions.
Three RVC-area MLAs oppose provincial public health restrictions

Three RVC-area MLAs oppose provincial public health restrictions

Three MLAs whose constituencies include areas of Rocky View County have co-signed a letter in opposition to the recently announced public health restrictions in Alberta.
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