During the June 24, 2014 council meeting, captains of the Rocky View utility industry (the councillors) rammed through the approval to spend $80,000 and put together the implementation plans for sole director Rolly Ashdown’s Aqueduct Utility Corporation. Rocky View resident’s attention were diverted just enough so they glazed over the next agenda item, bylaw C-7380-2014.…… Continue reading Aye aye Captain … full St-R-eam ahead!
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And now you know … The Rest of the Story
Aging through the past 40+ years it is interesting to recall certain phrases one hears over time, such as, “Permission to Speak, Sir!”, “Rule of Thumb”, “Don’t Panic”, “Listen Very Carefully, I Shall Say this only once”, or “Food, Money, Sex!”. Recently, Paul Harvey’s famous radio broadcasts “The Rest of the Story” comes to mind.…… Continue reading And now you know … The Rest of the Story
All Rolled Up Into One: Municipal Marihuana Bylaws
Just in time for Christmas! Rocky View Council and the county staff are looking to spread a little bit of Christmas bud. Unanimously passing a resolution, Council has instructed the county staff to light up the new year with a draft amendment to the Land Use bylaw which will include a definition of and parameters…… Continue reading All Rolled Up Into One: Municipal Marihuana Bylaws
A State of Local Emergency
On Monday, September 10, 2012, a massive cold front swept across Alberta from the southwest to the northeast, plunging communities into darkness and sending thousands of residents seeking safety while leaving behind a path of destruction. Winds exceeding 100 km/hr fueled two huge grass fires just west of Lethbridge – States of Emergency – was…… Continue reading A State of Local Emergency
Layers, Levels, and Legislation
Elections, Elections, and more Elections. As a citizen it sometimes can become overwhelming keeping track of all the different elections, especially when several occur within short periods of time. In fact, some may even lose interest altogether in exercising their democratic right. Between March 1, 2012 and May 31, 2012 a provincial general election will…… Continue reading Layers, Levels, and Legislation
Vicarious Experiences and Words of Wisdom
In a letter dated November 3, 2011, the new Premier of Alberta outlined her and the Alberta government’s mandate along with their expectations for the new Minister of Municipal Affairs, Doug Griffiths: “… Innovative approaches will be needed to deliver results for Albertans. This has been started through a reorganization of government to better align…… Continue reading Vicarious Experiences and Words of Wisdom
Walk this Way
Out for a stroll, a jog, or just trying to get from one place to another on foot? As a pedestrian you have the right of safe travel on your designated portion of the road, called the sidewalk. A sidewalk is defined as a pathway that runs alongside a road and is designed to provide…… Continue reading Walk this Way
Tick Tock, keep an eye on the clock
Returning either late in the evening or in the early hours of the morning to Langdon, the streets are empty and rarely is there a soul to be found. In fact, as many Langdonites may know, the Rocky View Curfew Bylaw is in effect between 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. Curfew brings back childhood memories…… Continue reading Tick Tock, keep an eye on the clock
Small Town Commerce: The Road Leads into and Out of Town
As the sun blazes across the afternoon sky and begins to disappear over the horizon, the distant sounds of lawnmowers, power tools, and playing children fade away, drawing an end to another peaceful and relaxing day in Langdon. While settling in for a quiet evening, you realize that you need some good or commodity vital…… Continue reading Small Town Commerce: The Road Leads into and Out of Town
To be a town or not to be a town, that is the question
Langdon, the Good Luck Hamlet or the Good Luck Town? Back in 1975, Langdonites faced the similar question, however, it was asked in a slightly different way, should Langdon remain a town or become a hamlet? The citizens of that time, answered that they believed their community would be better served as a hamlet under…… Continue reading To be a town or not to be a town, that is the question