Wheel's West

A foothills community reached an energy-saving milestone this summer in its efforts to create pollution-free power in its facilities.

A Turner Valley resident’s appeal of two water projects in her community will go in front of a provincial appeal board in January.

Enrollment at two foothills schools is surging as Turner Valley and Longview Schools saw increases in student populations the first two weeks of school.

A foothills retreat is cooking up a storm this fall to offer warmth to women and children overcoming family violence.

Flood mitigation work in Black Diamond is at a standstill as the Town awaits approval to proceed with its remaining projects.

A Turner Valley man known for getting involved in his community is taking it to the next level as his Town’s newest councillor. John Waring was acclaimed to Turner Valley’s Town council when no one else stepped forward to run for the vacant seat.

Unexpected costs continue to put Turner Valley’s spray park behind schedule.

Turner Valley RCMP are looking for answers after a mutilated cat was found in a resident’s back yard. The dead cat was discovered the morning of Sept. 7 and police are looking for people who may know what happened to the animal.

Lagging membership and unsuccessful fundraising is giving a foothills SPCA a run for its money this year.

Residents are taking it easy on their water use since learning they can now water their lawns and fill their hot tubs.