Rocky View Weekly

Oil and gas industry in northeastern Alberta going strong, says Brian Jean Jean was one of the keynote speakers at the 'Let's Talk Economic Growth' conference, which was hosted by Portage College at the Lac La Biche Campus on Feb. 27

BEYOND LOCAL: Oil and gas industry in northeastern Alberta going strong, says Brian Jean

This Alberta town just repealed its youth curfew bylaw A bylaw that banned youth from public places past midnight was repealed this week in Okotoks

BEYOND LOCAL: This Alberta town just repealed its youth curfew bylaw

RCMP officer discharges weapon during response to stabbing incident in northern Alberta The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a Level 1 matter after an RCMP officer shot a man suspected of stabbing a young woman in St. Paul on March 10.

BEYOND LOCAL: RCMP officer discharges weapon during response to stabbing incident in northern Alberta

Alberta school evacuated after bomb threat Notre Dame Collegiate has been evacuated and roads in the area are closed as police respond to a bomb threat at the school

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta school evacuated after bomb threat

Paddling shut down on three popular Banff lakes to protect against aquatic invasive species In Banff National Park, paddling and large inflatables as well as fishing with waders or wading boots will be banned at Lake Minnewanka, Bow Lake and Moraine Lake.

BEYOND LOCAL: Paddling shut down on three popular Banff lakes to protect against aquatic invasive species

Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier fails to get required signatures EDMONTON — A petition looking to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature has failed. Smith is the second premier in Alberta's history to face a recall petition, with the other happening nearly 90 years ago.

BEYOND LOCAL: Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier fails to get required signatures

Sentence expected this month for Alberta man who shot father Sentencing arguments were made on Friday, March 6, in an Alberta Court of Justice hearing for a man who shot his father in Okotoks in 2024

BEYOND LOCAL: Sentence expected this month for Alberta man who shot father

ICYMI: This Award-Winning Nepalese Restaurant is Hidden Outside of Calgary COOL WINTER GUIDE: Tucked away in the charming town of Cochrane, Aama Nepalese Cuisine offers an authentic taste of Nepal right in the foothills. Check out why this hidden hot spot has quickly become a must-visit.

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PR firms and lobbyists gave thousands to UCP in 2025 Nine PR firms gave money to the UCP in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, including Enterprise Canada, Navigator, Alberta Counsel and Guardian Public Affairs.

BEYOND LOCAL: PR firms and lobbyists gave thousands to UCP in 2025

Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The Group of Seven major industrialized powers have decided against using strategic reserves for now to counter the impact on oil prices from the Iran war.

BEYOND LOCAL: Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in

ICYMI: Six Short & Breathtaking Winter’s-End Hikes To Get You Moving Before Spring Starts COOL WINTER GUIDE: Here are six hikes in Alberta to check out before winter bids us farewell. We’ve rounded up some of the best hikes to check out, all approximately five kilometres or less that guarantee a refreshing dose of nature.

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Social media ban for kids under consideration in online harms bill: Carney TOKYO — While there should be "debate" in Canada about a social media ban for children, Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has not made up his own mind on the issue yet.

BEYOND LOCAL: Social media ban for kids under consideration in online harms bill: Carney

'Low grade anxiety': Alberta mountain towns preparing for upcoming wildfire season CANMORE — Despite spring snow still dusting parts of Alberta, it’s now officially wildfire season, and with it comes once again the gnawing worry about which community will next be touched by nature’s fickle finger of destruction.

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Low grade anxiety': Alberta mountain towns preparing for upcoming wildfire season