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RVC moves forward with gravel policy despite past opposition

RVC moves forward with gravel policy despite past opposition

“It’s about balancing our obligations,” stated Wright. “Protecting residents, but identifying we do need gravel. Gravel is a commodity we all have to have. It’s our roads, it’s our homes – it’s not about saying ‘No’ to gravel. I want to make that clear.” 
Springbank Golf Club gets "sweetheart deal" for RVC-owned topsoil

Springbank Golf Club gets "sweetheart deal" for RVC-owned topsoil

“This is a rarity,” Riemann said at the meeting. “We typically do not sell topsoil out of our pits because that is used for our reclamation of the gravel pits as we continue to close out our pits.”
Six per cent tax increase proposed in RVC's 2023 draft budget

Six per cent tax increase proposed in RVC's 2023 draft budget

“I know tax increases are never an easy decision for council, but we are providing the best advice we can if we want to continue the existing service levels we have,” Robinson told council.
New rehab and counselling centre approved in Springbank

New rehab and counselling centre approved in Springbank

A recently approved private inpatient/outpatient addictions and mental health counselling centre in Springbank has prompted calls from local community association members for changes at Rocky View County to fill “process gaps” in its deve
RVC council hears dark-sky complaints about Harmony developments

RVC council hears dark-sky complaints about Harmony developments

As the residential subdivision of Harmony gets set to enter its fourth phase of development, questions were being raised by Rocky View County (RVC) councillors and members of the general public about Harmony Developments Inc.
RVC approves complex land use re-designation at Nov. 1 meeting

RVC approves complex land use re-designation at Nov. 1 meeting

It was a land use re-designation public hearing on Nov. 1 as muddled as any Rocky View County (RVC) has seen in recent years. On the one side, landowner Barrett Gervan of Legacy at Elbow Valley Ltd.
Bragg Creek’s historic trading post celebrates 90 years in operation

Bragg Creek’s historic trading post celebrates 90 years in operation

The Bragg Creek Trading Post, established in 1932 and located in the same historic spot it was originally built more than 90 years ago, has been providing its patrons with genuine native crafts, clothing, and goods since its founding nine decades ago.
Bragg Creek area man recruits beavers to build him a dam

Bragg Creek area man recruits beavers to build him a dam

Bolduc said there are knock-on effects that come along with having his furry friends nearby. He feels the results show that people need to learn to better coexist with beavers.
No Stone Left Alone: Rocky View County continues pre-Remembrance Day tradition

No Stone Left Alone: Rocky View County continues pre-Remembrance Day tradition

Rocky View County officials and students from Calgary's Bishop McNally High School conducted the annual No Stone Left Alone pre-Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 7 at the Garden of Peace Cemery. 
Bragg Creek’s annual ‘Christmas in the Creek’ market to return this month

Bragg Creek’s annual ‘Christmas in the Creek’ market to return this month

“Everybody should have an opportunity to come and see the area and just get the feeling that the community provides for its visitors,” Perraton said. “I think [Bragg Creek] is one of the most beautiful areas I’ve ever worked in.”
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