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Local mother eyes City council job

Aldermanic hopeful Carolyn Friend has lived in Airdrie for eight years. In that time, she’s learned a lot, including that the community is a great place to raise her boys, Ryan and Dylan.

Government's "censorship" excuse doesn't wash with Albertans

Ask almost any Albertan what they feel about censorship, and regardless of their political affiliation, they will tell you that protecting rights of free speech and free expression is a mandatory expectation of their elected governments; and so it sh
Wildrose leader announces education policy in Airdrie

Wildrose leader announces education policy in Airdrie

Wildrose Alliance leader Danielle Smith and Airdrie-Chestermere MLA Rob Anderson presented the Wildrose Alliance Caucus’ policy on education, Sept. 9 at Ralph McCall School in Airdrie.

County won't benefit from new water utility

A new utility corporation may soon be offering water and sewage services in the Calgary metropolitan area.

Agricultural Society gets green light for development

It’s full steam ahead for The Airdrie Agricultural Society’s future home to be located in Rocky View County one-and-a-half miles west of Airdrie.
RVS chair to seek re-election

RVS chair to seek re-election

The Rocky View Schools board chair will run again in this fall’s election. Sylvia Eggerer has been on the school board for four years and has been chair for three. “I’ve found that this is not a one-term position,” she said.

Rocky View introduces commemorative program

Rocky View County council approved the Commemorative Program policy at its regular meeting, Sept. 7.

Airdrie RCMP warn of attempted credit card fraud

On Aug. 24 at 1:13 p.m., the Airdrie RCMP were advised of an attempted fraud that occurred at Visions, located at 294 Sierra Springs Drive in Airdrie.

Council has no objections to coalbed methane welll

Encana is proposing a new wellsite within 1.5 kilometres of the town, and council was given the opportunity to address the proposal with any concerns Irricana might have.

Fire chief steps down

After three years as its head, Rocky View Fire Services Chief Wayne Brown stepped down from the organization, last week. Brown, 59, accepted a position at the City of Calgary in the development and building approvals department.
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