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Canadian accessible reading resources evolving despite braille book famine

Canadian accessible reading resources evolving despite braille book famine

But despite the data, according to The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA), reading resources for visually impaired and disabled Canadians are growing by the day. 
Legal Aid services could end Tuesday, gov't offers to extend funding

Legal Aid services could end Tuesday, gov't offers to extend funding

Legal Aid Alberta says ultimatum offered by Alberta government “erodes the independence of this organization and its ability to deliver services.”
Habitat for Humanity project to build 11 homes in Airdrie

Habitat for Humanity project to build 11 homes in Airdrie

Airdrie Housing Solutions Working Group set a goal of adding 100 affordable units within the city of Airdrie, and this project takes care of 10 per cent of Airdrie’s target. 
Credit card payment fees come into effect at City of Airdrie July 8

Credit card payment fees come into effect at City of Airdrie July 8

As of July 8, Airdrie will charge two per cent fee on credit card payments made to the City online or in-person, and on Visa and Mastercard debit payments made online. 
Calgary taekwondo instructor charged in ICE investigation

Calgary taekwondo instructor charged in ICE investigation

It’s alleged that sometime between 2017 and 2018, Bradley Hutchison, 39, engaged in sexual conversations online with a 13-year-old he previously met through the martial arts community.
2024 Stampede breakfasts coming to Airdrie this week

2024 Stampede breakfasts coming to Airdrie this week

It’s that time of year again for the warm aroma of syrup, pancakes, and sausages to fill the air as another Calgary Stampede season rolls into town with free breakfasts in Airdrie.
Alberta Dentists Association speaks on opting out of federal dental plan

Alberta Dentists Association speaks on opting out of federal dental plan

The president for the Alberta Dental Association speaks on how the provinces decision to opt out of a federal dental plan can affect communities like Cochrane.
2024 Census: Airdrie population surpasses 85,000

2024 Census: Airdrie population surpasses 85,000

The City of Airdrie continues to grow with a population of 85,805, marking an over six per cent growth rate from 80,649 residents last year according to official 2024 municipal census results.
MP Blake Richards shares national insights into local issues

MP Blake Richards shares national insights into local issues

In Richards’ opinion, the current federal government is not doing the right things to address the housing crisis.
New library Inspires new name in Airdrie

New library Inspires new name in Airdrie

Two artist teams were selected to create the indoor and outdoor pieces for the Airdrie Multi Use and Library Facility, and council also endorsed the name Inspire to be included for the facility.
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