Rocky View News

Rocky View County (RVC) is not yet caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to its municipal gravel supply for local roads and highways, but there are some longer term questions about the viability of RVC to meet its own gravel needs.

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) is moving from its integrated planning phase into its state-of-the-river reporting phase to see if its efforts to clean up the river have borne fruit over the last 13 years since the last report was writt

A service longevity awards ceremony for Rocky View County firefighters took place in Balzac on Oct. 1.

After he steps down in December, Smith will be moving to Olds with his family.

Cochrane RCMP is investigating a suspected child-luring event in Bragg Creek that took place on Sept. 19, and is asking for the public's help in identifying the male suspect.

“(I think) the really big opportunity is to have a new recreation area for people to come, and be in its native state,” Hunter said.

Hunter said over the last few years, the community association has recognized Springbank residents are not always provided adequate information from the County in order to keep abreast with changes in their community.

The newly elected board chair said though she felt ready to take on the position last year, she feels even more prepared this time around, having served a “second stint” as vice-chair for the RVS board during the 2021-22 school year.

The Sept. 24 event will host various booths from participating organizations, including Calgary ATV Riders Association, Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance, Rocky Mountain Dirt Riders, and Trails4Tomorrow with the Calgary Jeep Club.

"This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions remain," stated a press release from the County this morning.