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A French-as-second-language advocacy group has voiced criticism with Rocky View Schools (RVS) announcement that French immersion and other alternate programming will not be included in its expanded online course offerings this fall.

“I’m used to looking at the big picture and how it impacts all the different demographics that make up a city or a town,” Muir said. “That includes your groups, your businesses and all individuals.”

“I’m a community builder at heart and I’m just trying to do it more formally now."

“The Board recognizes that the impact of the pandemic will continue to be felt throughout the 2021/22 school year,” said board chair Fiona Gilbert. “This budget addresses the challenges and opportunities brought on by the pandemic while continuing to provide learning environments that ensure everyone learns, belongs and succeeds.”

Early details report that a Cessna lost engine power on approach and did an emergency landing on the golf course itself."

COCHRANE— Cochrane Council has directed the Town of Cochrane Administration to waive applicable development permit and building permit fees for the town's Transit and Innovation Hub and Protective Services Building projects.

“Lots of people don’t do their wills because they don’t know who they want to appoint as the guardian of their minor children. If somebody passes without a will and they have minor children, if mom and dad couldn’t decide who should be the legal guardian, then you’re at the discretion of family members and the court to determine guardianship, which is not something you want to do."

“The role of the Hospice Society is awareness and education,” Sawicki said. “It’s getting information out there about the topics that people end up having to deal with either leading into end-of-life or during end-of-life.”

“Our budget is driven by the goals and strategies of the four-year plan and we are working to foster innovators in their learning journey."

“During COVID, our youth team has worked hard and brought creative ideas to keep the teens engaged through virtual programming, but everyone is ready for some in-person programming,” Bilodeau said. “The team has been working on some fun and exciting ideas for the summer and the funds raised will help make that happen.”