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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Rocky View County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 264 stories have been published about Rocky View County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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RCMP · Cochrane

Mental health calls, DUIs spike in Cochrane RCMP April stats

RCMP urge community vigilance as calls involving mental health and impaired driving rise across Cochrane in April. CochraneNow/Lauren Meister .captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Cochrane RCMP say mental health and impaired driving were notable concerns in the community during April, as the detachment responded to 476 calls for service throughout the month. With Mental Health Week underway (May 5–9), Inspector Dav…See the Story

Chestermere · Chestermere

Chestermere students offered to be Mayor for a Day

One lucky Chestermere student will get the chance to be Mayor for a Day. StrathmoreNow/Brandon Zdebiak.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } The City of Chestermere has a special contest going on for local middle schoolers. The Mayor for a Day program gives one lucky student the opportunity to share their ideas, engage with community leaders, and learn about how municipal governments work. The student will have thei…See the Story

Cochrane, Alberta · Cochrane

Riverbank rehabilitation begins mid-May

Rehabilitation of the riverbank in Jim Uffelmann Memorial Park will begin in mid-May and is expected to be completed within a month. (photo/Noel Edey).captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Starting mid-May, Cochrane begins vital riverbank rehabilitation at Jim Uffelmann Memorial Park. The work follows a detailed environmental study, prepared by consultant the EDS Group, confirming erosion along the Bow River. Crews …See the Story

Airdrie, Alberta · Airdrie

Bonnyville woman busted by Airdrie RCMP with over 500 grams of cocaine - Lakeland Connect

Image credit: Airdrie RCMP. A Bonnyville woman is facing a drug trafficking charge after being in possession of over 500 grams of cocaine. Airdrie RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 2 at roughly 3:00AM on Saturday morning. Through their stop, they believed the lone driver could be in possession of controlled substances. The driver [...] The post Bonnyville woman busted by Airdrie RCMP with over 500 grams of cocaine appeared first on Lakela…See the Story

Wildfires · Chestermere

The Dance of the Northern Harrier - The Chestermere Anchor

As April warms into May, and the urge to watch nature in all of its beauty beckons, my gaze turns to the bulrush filled edges of the sloughs that are an essential component in sustaining wildlife, from the tiniest microbes to the wonderful wildfowl any naturalist seeks. It’s during those last days of April while… Read More » The post The Dance of the Northern Harrier first appeared on The Chestermere Anchor.See the Story

Chestermere · Chestermere

Mad For Moscato - The Chestermere Anchor

With spring officially having sprung, I have finally taken the winter tires off the car, so any mid-May blizzards will be entirely my fault. This is the time of year that I start thinking about stocking up the wine cellar with summery wines, and no wine defines summer more than Moscato. Moscato wine comes from… Read More » The post Mad For Moscato first appeared on The Chestermere Anchor.See the Story

Chestermere · Chestermere

Indus Rink Expansion Scores $1 Million Boost from Rocky View County - The Chestermere Anchor

The long-anticipated expansion of the Indus Recreation Centre took a major step forward this spring, as Rocky View County council approved $1 million in funding toward the next phase of the project. The funds, drawn from the County’s 2025 Capital Plan, will support civil engineering work, final architectural designs, and site planning as part of… Read More » The post Indus Rink Expansion Scores $1 Million Boost from Rocky View County first appea…See the Story

Chestermere · Chestermere

David Bexte Elected as New Bow River MP in Landslide Victory - The Chestermere Anchor

The Bow River riding has officially welcomed a new Member of Parliament. Conservative candidate David Bexte won a commanding majority in the recent federal election, succeeding long-serving MP Martin Shields, who chose not to seek re-election after nearly a decade in Ottawa. Bexte secured 78.85% of the vote, winning 43,891 ballots out of a total… Read More » The post David Bexte Elected as New Bow River MP in Landslide Victory first appeared on …See the Story