Rocky View County News

Aggressive bear warning issued after attack in Madden area by killer grizzly

Bear that attacked man on Sept. 1 also killed man in 2021.

Sep 5, 2024 9:08 AM Read more >

$10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of suspect who killed Airdrie man

“Law enforcement response teams and the provincial sheriffs are still actively searching for Elijah Blake Strawberry in connection to the murder of Colin John Huff of Airdrie,” said Wielgosz.

Aug 23, 2024 4:09 PM Read more >

Divided deliberations end with County a step closer to long awaited Aggregate Resource Plan

On Tuesday, Rocky View County (RVC) council voted to receive the report completed by the County’s Aggregate Resource Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committee as information and directed County administration to report back to council with a work pla

Jul 30, 2024 9:25 AM Read more >

Out West Truck in Irricana draws enthusiasts from throughout Calgary region

The Out West Truck Festival, held on Saturday, July 27 at the Pioneer Acres Museum near Irricana, showcased exciting stunts and a variety of trucks, drawing automotive enthusiasts from across the region

Jul 29, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

RVC not asked to send firefighting resources to Jasper

The ongoing fires in Jasper have torn through the mountain town, causing a yet unknown amount of damage, and drawing national attention as firefighting crews from across the province have been mobilized to fight the fire.

Jul 26, 2024 10:55 AM Read more >

Bragg Creek group presents argument for garbage bylaw to reduce human-wildlife conflict

A group dedicated to improving conditions for wildlife and residents in the Rocky View County (RVC) community of Bragg Creek presented a path forward for the County that could alleviate some of the human-to-wildlife conflict in the area.

Jul 23, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Historic Bottrel General Store has a new owner

The Bottrel General Store and Campground has a new owner, and local residents couldn’t be more thrilled with the continuation of the local institution which has stood in the area since 1901.

Jul 23, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Keurig Doctor Pepper Canada opening Western Canada warehouse with 50 new jobs in Balzac

50 permanent jobs are coming to Rocky View County and the Calgary region from a new Keurig Doctor Pepper distribution centre located in Balzac announced July 22 according to the Calgary media.

Jul 22, 2024 1:02 PM Read more >

Dog Pound Rodeo Breakfast kicks off stampede in Bottrel

The Calgary stampede is over, but stampede season in Rocky View County (RVC) is just beginning. Wednesday, July 17, the Dog Pound Rodeo Breakfast and Stampede will get underway in the northwest RVC community of Bottrel.

Jul 16, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Bragg Creek Days ready for another year of community fun

The residents of Bragg Creek and the surrounding area will be treated to a day of festive fun that includes, but is not limited to, a pancake breakfast, pony rides, a pie-eating contest, and a parade on July 20.

Jul 16, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >