Local News

Ray Robitaille sits humbly as he discusses receiving the Order of Merit about a week ago, or the “old guy award” as he calls it.

The volunteer-run Redwood Meadows Firefighters Association will be dissolving its charitable status over the coming months and looking to create efficiencies by running fundraising efforts directly through the fire department.

Banded Peak students put their sneakers to good use last Friday as the children raised more than $13,000 for the annual Walkathon. “It’s one of our three major fundraisers for the year,” said Trisha Gizen, chair of the school council.

Springbank resident Kim McKylor will be throwing her name in the ring, running against Div. 2 Coun. Jerry Arshinoff in the Rocky View County election this fall, who will be seeking re-election for a second term.

Terrance Haxton, 71, celebrated a birthday and received the Senior of the Year Award all in one week. “I guess that officially validates the fact that I’m a senior,” Haxton said with a laugh over coffee.

Watchdog resident group Rocky View County Gravel Watch is taking considerable issue that council will be revisiting gravel pit applications this summer, ahead of the implementation of an Aggregate Resource Policy (ARP).

Doors will be flung open this weekend throughout the town, providing tourists and townsfolk the opportunity to take a peek into businesses and facilities.

After the Alberta Government announced a $20-million playground grant last week, Friends of Fireside want to remind people not to forget about them.

Raising a traditional teepee at Glenbow Elementary School last Friday was a huge step toward improving the understanding of First Nations people, according to a Stoney Nakoda elder.

Advocates for the creation of off-leash dog parks in Cochrane continue to express their disappointment over the town’s proposed site and will be hosting a public open house at Cochrane Toyota tonight from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.