Rocky View County is recognizing Waste Reduction Week, a Canada-wide initiative, running from Monday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 23. Reeve Rolly Ashdown says the idea is to raise public awareness about waste, its affect on the environment and its social impacts. 

Residents who wish to enter the County's Waste Reduction Week draw can go online to www.rockyview.ca.  It's an annual contest sponsored by Rocky View County and the companies that provide services for waste diversion programs. The contest closes on October 31st. The draw will be held Friday, November 4th with 25 prizes including a Sony e-Reader and a mountain bike.