MD of Bighorn

A man is in stable condition following a single motor vehicle collision Saturday morning near Lac Des Arcs that saw traffic on the west lane of Highway 1 delayed for several hours.

A Calgary man previously charged with drug trafficking on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation is facing further charges following a search warrant being executed on his home.

“Because the numbers were growing so quickly over the weekend … We made a decision for everyone to go online for both the safety of the students and staff."

“Our crew are very tuned to the environment. As a matter of fact, they’re rabid about what people take into the landfill. If they catch someone bringing something in that doesn't belong there. God help them. I know our staff are going to do their best to make sure that we can reduce our environmental footprint and our costs at the same time.”

“It’s not just about looking at achievement, but looking at the whole child which is part of the CRPS vision. We look at wellness, mental health along with academics and ensuring we’re providing supports students need. It’s the whole child approach."

MD of Bighorn council will consider changes to its animal control bylaw and hold a non-statutory public hearing in the near future to prohibit off-leash dogs in Exshaw.

The last week in the Bow Valley saw additional public health restrictions lifted as pre-COVID-19 life slowly began to repair as tourists flocked to the valley, patios reopened and residents were out-and-about.

The Battle Against Drugs Walk was a solidarity protest by members of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation who were raising further attention to stop drugs from circulating in the community.

"I understand that this mitigation work is intended to protect Exshaw from debris floods, but I fear there is still too much uncertainty around groundwater issues in east Exshaw if the current mitigation design were to proceed, so I cannot support [the motion]," said Councillor Lisa Rosvold on Tuesday (June 8).

The Calgary Region Airshed Zone – which includes Banff, Canmore and the MD of Bighorn – received an award from the Alberta Emeral Foundation recently for work it does to monitor and educate people about air quality in the region.