Rocky View News

Rocky View County, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Canadian Red Cross are letting residents know they will be conducting an Emergency Management Exercise in Bragg Creek on April 21. The exercise, set to take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"Effective immediately, there are no fire advisories or bans in the west region of the County, and permit burning is allowed," stated a press release from the County.

As a member of CRAZ, RVC will have access to air quality specialists who monitor, analyze, and provide information on air quality.

While some egg hunt events in Rocky View County took place during the weekend before Easter, like in Redwood Meadows, Springbank, and Chestermere, there are still plenty of opportunities to get kids hunting for eggs this Easter.

Sixteen-year-old Mark Norregaard from Balzac hopes other young people will feel encouraged to participate in a science fair in the future. He said it's all about having fun and experimenting.

Spring road bans are expected until June 13, but permits are available to allow certain large vehicles on county roads.

Rocky View County is hoping a late spring and natural predators will help diminish a growing outbreak of spruce budworm in Bragg Creek because they will not be spraying for the insect in the coming year.

Bow Valley High School and RancheView School students will participate in the province wide mock election, Student Vote Alberta 2019 tomorrow (April 15.

By Allison Chorney Rocky View Publishing The Westbrook School community is one step closer to an expanded gymnasium after Rocky View Schools (RVS) Board of Trustees accepted two donations totalling $200,000 at the regular meeting Feb. 7.