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With fewer than 700 pairs estimated to be left in the province, the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Rehabilitation (AIWC) welcomed three ferruginous hawks to the facility July 9.

The province issued an advisory this week to inform the public of low water flow conditions stemming along the South Saskatchewan River Basin. Rivers and tributary streams of the basin are experiencing below average flow levels this season.

A slumping provincial economy hit hard by the low price of oil prompted discussion among federal election candidates in the Banff-Airdrie riding following the June 29 release of the Liberal Party’s environment and economy plan.

From July 27 to Aug. 2, the Links of GlenEagles is playing host to the ATB Financial Classic golf tournament and the PGA TOUR is officially sponsoring the event. “Having the PGA tour involved in our event has really elevated the caliber of players.

An early-morning arson attempt July 12 at the Morley Recreation Centre, located between the two public schools in the nearby Stoney Nakoda community, has rendered the building unusable with significant damages.

Can you say you’ve been to a 134th birthday? The Cochrane Ranche Historic site will celebrate 134 years and the public is invited to attend the Aug. 1 event as part of Ranche Days.

Visitors will have a chance to see history come alive during the Wings Over Springbank Airshow July 18, with a pair of Second World War-era bombers scheduled to land a day prior to the inaugural event.

A notice of motion brought forward by Coun.

Blake Reid wants to remind you that new and shiny doesn’t always mean better. The Cremona country troubadour has a new album out titled Rust and he’s concerned with our disposable world, whether it’s trucks, people or music.

Rocky View County (RVC) received a number of awards this year, which were announced during a Policy and Priorities Committee meeting July 7.