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No injuries reported in Beiseker train derailment

No injuries reported in Beiseker train derailment

Airdrie Rural and Bieseker RCMP are currently on the scene of a train derailment near Bieseker. According to police, the derailment took place along a stretch of track north of Highway 9, between Highway 806 and Range Road 255.
Rocky View-based wildlife facility provides care to wounded animals

Rocky View-based wildlife facility provides care to wounded animals

Life in a rural community means interacting with wildlife on a daily basis. For many in Rocky View County (RVC), interacting with animals typically involves work on a farm, but hundreds of species–from bears to birds–call the County home.
History being kept alive at the 1920 Bearspaw schoolhouse

History being kept alive at the 1920 Bearspaw schoolhouse

Roger Pilkington, a member of the Bearspaw Historical Society, provided a tour and a whole lot of historical information of the restored 1920 Bearspaw schoolhouse.
Metal thefts not a growing concern in Airdrie area

Metal thefts not a growing concern in Airdrie area

Reports showed with the drop in value of precious metals in 2024, so did thefts of catalytic converters. So far in 2024, Airdrie RCMP reported only one catalytic converter theft in the Airdrie and rural area. 
Bergen-area author recipient of Alberta Heritage Award for Glenbow book

Bergen-area author recipient of Alberta Heritage Award for Glenbow book

Shari Peyerl’s book, Alberta’s Cornerstone: Archaeological Adventures in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, retraces the history of Glenbow quarry and townsite
RVC moves forward with gravel plan development

RVC moves forward with gravel plan development

Progress on the development of a Rocky View County (RVC) Aggregate Resource Plan continues to move forward as County council approved an update to the resource plan Terms of Reference (TOR) and is now officially seeking the services of consultants to
RVC Fire Service hosts open houses for Fire Prevention Week

RVC Fire Service hosts open houses for Fire Prevention Week

From October 6 to October 12, fire halls across Canada and the United States will be educating the communities they serve on the themes of this year's Fire Prevention Week.
Ag Minister Sigurdson headed south for trade mission to Mexico

Ag Minister Sigurdson headed south for trade mission to Mexico

Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson will promote Alberta’s agriculture industry and agri-food products in Mexico from Sept. 29 to Oct. 4.
Rocky View Bus outlines "challenging" 2024, plans for future growth

Rocky View Bus outlines "challenging" 2024, plans for future growth

The Rocky View Handi-Bus Society (RVHB), which serves riders across Rocky View County (RVC), has experienced unexpected setbacks in organizational services.
Fire ban lifted in Rocky View County

Fire ban lifted in Rocky View County

Rocky View County Fire Services has lifted its Fire Advisory for East and  West Rocky View County.
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