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City council unanimously voted to change Airdrie’s community bus route from Mondays to Fridays, April 17.

Council was presented with the City’s annual report for 2011 on April 17, and the numbers, as well as the results of a recent citizen satisfaction survey, show positive growth.

Joel Steacy - Liberal The current government’s budget is far too dependent on the high price of oil and natural gas. We’ve seen previous budgets blown apart by an unexpected drop in prices.

Airdrie City council unanimously voted against a proposal to implement a ward system in the city, April 17. The decision was made after staff gave a presentation on the pros and cons of developing a system that would divide the city into three areas.

Get your skates shined up. Ice users in Airdrie are finally getting what they want: more ice time. A ground-breaking celebration was held on April 13 to announce that phase three of Genesis Place – consisting of twin arenas – is underway.

Irricana Fire Chief Kelly Saunders and Rocky View Countyís Chief Ken McMullen were hit with a backdraft of public outrage on April 5 at Irricanaís Fire Station 56.

Rocky View County hasnít deputized him, but that wonít stop Allen Girletz from seeking justice on the people who litter in his rural community.

The Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit has laid multiple Criminal Code and Traffic Safety Act charges after an incident that occurred on Highway 2 north of Airdrie on April 7. At 11:54 p.m.

Locals hoping to build within Rocky View county may soon find the building permit process easier. County staff is implementing a number of steps to help streamline and ease the process, as part of a redesign that has been ongoing since early 2011.

Alberta Beefís largest marketing campaign in nearly a decade is set for release mid-barbecue season this year.