Local News

On Oct. 13, the Airdrie RCMP General Investigation Section concluded a joint investigation with Canada Post, into an allegation of mail theft.

Airdrie residents are invited to honour local veterans at the inaugural crosses ceremony at the Field of Honour, Oct. 29.

The 2011 Winning Edge Awards banquet recognized the best of Airdrie business at Woodside Golf Course, Oct. 21.

Hundreds of people attended the City of Airdrie’s Business Appreciation Night at City Hall, Oct. 19.

Councillor Lisa Constantini was elected as mayor in a 3-2 vote at Irricana Town council’s organizational meeting, Oct. 24.

After a brief nomination session among the trustees of Rocky View Schools (RVS), current board chair Bruce Pettigrew maintained his position. Pettigrew first earned his chairman position after defeating Sylvia Eggerer in a secret vote last October.

Visitors to Cochrane and Airdrie will have an easier time finding urgent care facilities thanks to new road signs located on highways.

The Beiseker RCMP is still investigating a fatal collision that took a man’s life just after midnight, Oct. 15 on Highway 9 near Range Road 270. A 29-year-old man from Calgary was struck by one vehicle and again by a second.

Rocky View councillors unanimously rejected a request to remove a set of emergency access gates in Springbank’s commercial park, Oct. 18. Approval of the request, made by the park’s developer, Prospect Canada Inc.

It may be a while before Rocky View residents see an organics facility. At the advice of staff, Rocky View County councillors turned down a $3.1 million grant from Rural Alberta Development Fund, on Oct. 11.