We think City council missed an opportunity to partner with CrossIron Mills mall and increase the transit culture in Airdrie. (See story on page 1).

We are surprised to see Hockey Alberta implement a ban on bodychecking in peewee hockey. (See story on page 21).

We are disappointed to report a 6.76 per cent increase in taxes for residents in Airdrie. (See story on page 1).

We are sad to hear about the transfer of Airdrie’s school resource officer, Const. Dave Henry, to the Athabasca area. (See story on page 32).

We are thrilled to see so many positive, uplifting and impactful events going on in Airdrie lately.

We were shocked and horrified to hear about the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15. (See story on page 1).

We encourage all Airdrie residents to complete the municipal census online. (See story on page 6).

I will be the first to admit I am far from a girly-girl. I can be tough as nails if I need to be, I may perhaps occasionally drink like a fish and I might just swear like a trucker every once and a while. So I’m sure you can imagine my dread when it...