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RVS recognizes Sept. 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day

RVS recognizes Sept. 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has officially recognized a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in its 2021-22 calendar, making Sept. 30 a non-instructional day that will be treated as other statutory holidays for staff and students this school year.
Liberals secure minority government, Richards reclaims Banff-Airdrie

Liberals secure minority government, Richards reclaims Banff-Airdrie

With the polls closed and the final votes tallied, the Liberal Party of Canada has secured another minority government. The results come after Trudeau called a snap election just over a month ago.
EMS receives funding to maintain 100 paramedic positions

EMS receives funding to maintain 100 paramedic positions

AHS announces $8.3 million in funding to maintain 100 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) positions as a way to “stabilize staffing as high EMS call volume continues,” according to an AHS press release.
Town of Cochrane commits to Truth and Reconciliation, declares Sept. 30 a stat holiday

Town of Cochrane commits to Truth and Reconciliation, declares Sept. 30 a stat holiday

Manager of intergovernmental relations and corporate communications said decision on statutory holiday was not a difficult one to make
Local businesses clamour under weight of latest COVID guidelines

Local businesses clamour under weight of latest COVID guidelines

With over 20,000 active COVID-19 cases in the province and an announcement from Premier Jason Kenney introducing a new proof of vaccination program, many local businesses are clambering to figure out a solution to keep their operations afloat.
Bow River Recreational Survey closes

Bow River Recreational Survey closes

Responses will help inform the Steering Committee about concerns and considerations moving forward
Proof of vaccination cards available tomorrow

Proof of vaccination cards available tomorrow

Starting Sept. 20, some businesses must follow one of two options
Big Hill Springs Provincial Park reopens amidst threat of gravel pit

Big Hill Springs Provincial Park reopens amidst threat of gravel pit

Big Hills Springs Provincial Park – one of Rocky View County’s most popular tourist sites – is once again welcoming visitors to witness its series of springs, waterfalls, and rocky terrain covered with flora and fauna.
Rain didn't dampen Culture Days' Celebration

Rain didn't dampen Culture Days' Celebration

The Lions Club Event Centre, Historic Downtown and Centennial Plaza were the centre of the weekend’s festivities
Airdrie-Cochrane MLA issues apology letter to constituents over party's latest COVID response

Airdrie-Cochrane MLA issues apology letter to constituents over party's latest COVID response

Following the Alberta government’s Sept. 3 announcement reinstating mask mandates, $100 incentives for vaccinations, and liquor curfews, a member of the United Conservative Party (UCP) has spoken out in opposition to the party’s stance.
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