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At the latest Rocky View Schools (RVS) Board of Trustees meeting, trustees decided to keep the majority of school fees unchanged for 2025/26.

"The Board of Trustees of RVS encourages schools to offer a diverse range of engaging opportunities that support students in exploring interests and learning new skills, while thoughtfully balancing any associated costs to families," stated RVS

Airdrie residents accustomed to receiving their Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) on or around the 15th of the month may be surprised to see no deposit thus far this month. The final payment is still coming, just later than usual, and it marks the end of the quarterly program.

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Crossfield residents could be affected by a clawback of rural carbon rebate payments after the Canada Revenue Agency confirmed the town falls within Calgary’s metropolitan boundary.

The CRA said it conducted a review of the supplement in 2024 to ensure individuals living outside of Census Metropolitan Areas were receiving the correct payments.

Crossfield didn’t win Kraft Hockeyville’s grand prize. It got something else entirely. Late Saturday, the town got a call no one expected.

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Kraft Heinz would donate 10,000 pounds of its food products to the local food bank—a gesture organizers called "deeply appreciated."

Chinook’s Edge School Division will be launching flexible learning opportunities for families.

"Starting in September 2025, families who are not currently registered in Chinook’s Edge will be able to enroll their children in the flexible learning program, supported by Chinook’s Edge teachers," stated Chinook's Edge.

The program is designed for Grades 1 to 8 students and offers families a choice between two learning pathways.

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An equipment firm with a location in Crossfield will not have to pay a former employee more than $5,000 in termination compensation after Alberta’s Employment Standards Appeal Body ruled she walked away from her job without formally quitting or being fired.

Calgary police say a 25-year-old man reported missing in the city’s southwest has been located. No further information was provided.

In a brief statement posted Monday, police said the individual had been reported missing from the 200 block of 10th Avenue S.W.

"We thank the media and the public for their assistance," police said in the post.

Crossfield may not have taken home the title, but its run for Kraft Hockeyville 2025 ended with national attention, a surge of community spirit — and $25,000 for arena upgrades.

On Saturday, organizers announced Saint-Boniface, Que., as the national winner. The community will receive $250,000 for upgrades to Aréna Saint-Boniface and the opportunity to host an NHL® pre-season game.

Crossfield was one of three runners-up — alongside Lower Sackville, N.S., and Honeywood, Ont. — and will receive $25,000 in arena funding.