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Fire advisory issued for Rocky View County

Fire advisory issued for Rocky View County

Rocky View County Fire Services has issued a Fire Advisory today for all of Rocky View County, effective immediately. Due to the extreme fire risk in the Calgary area, the fire advisory will remain in effect as long as conditions remain.
Council defers decision on whistleblower program to Sept. 9

Council defers decision on whistleblower program to Sept. 9

Council voted to delay their decision regrading a third-party whistleblower program and policy, opting to make a decision on Sept. 9.
Cochrane Council Approves the 'Trail plan' pathway

Cochrane Council Approves the 'Trail plan' pathway

In a landmark decision on July 8, 2024, the Cochrane Council approved the Trail Plan, a collaborative project with the City of Calgary and Alberta Parks, set to create a multi-use pathway and regional connector in the Bow Valley.
New bike safety initiative provides 2,000 bike bells to cyclists

New bike safety initiative provides 2,000 bike bells to cyclists

A presentation to Cochrane council provided an update to cyclists in the community, with the added goal of distribute 2,000 bike bells to riders in the community.
Legal Aid services agreement extended to September

Legal Aid services agreement extended to September

The Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta, and the Law Society of Alberta agreed to extend the recently expired Governance Agreement until September 5, 2024.
Cell tower copper thieves in Alberta causing outages, poor service

Cell tower copper thieves in Alberta causing outages, poor service

The Canadian Telecommunications Association has been monitoring copper theft from cellular sites across the country and are advocating for stiffer penalties
Updated: AESO ends power grid alert for Alberta

Updated: AESO ends power grid alert for Alberta

Residents asked to turn off unneccessary lights and appliances
Fire advisory issued for the community

Fire advisory issued for the community

With the mix of hot weather and dry grass in the community, the Town has issued a fire advisory on July 8.
Big names in music among those invited to Ian Tyson memorial

Big names in music among those invited to Ian Tyson memorial

The memory of a Canadian music legend will live on at a Foothills venue that he knew so well.
Cochrane to feel the heat Monday

Cochrane to feel the heat Monday

'Extremely hot ' temperatures of up to 35 C expected until at least mid-week in Airdrie - Cochrane - Olds – Sundre area and the Red Deer - Ponoka - Innisfail – Stettler area
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