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Mountain Pine Beetle flourishes in some Alberta areas

Mountain Pine Beetle flourishes in some Alberta areas

Mountain pine beetles across Alberta have varied in their survival rate this past year.
County council approves rezoning for golf course

County council approves rezoning for golf course

Rocky View County council unanimously approved the redesignation of a portion of land from the Ranch and Farm District to the Business-Leisure and Recreation District to accommodate a golf course, July 5.
Crossfield Mayor answers residents questions

Crossfield Mayor answers residents questions

Crossfield Mayor Nathan Anderson has been fielding some questions from residents concerning the new campground at the intersection of Limit Ave. and Highway 2A.
Farmers hope for end of CWB stranglehold

Farmers hope for end of CWB stranglehold

The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) is preparing for another plebiscite with it’s monopoly in jeopardy.
Government defending the integrity of the Canadian Armed Forces

Government defending the integrity of the Canadian Armed Forces

After a year in which opposition MPs cast aspersions on the character of our Canadian Armed Forces, you have to question what those parties’ real interest was in the issue of Canadian-transferred Taliban prisoners.
George McDougall vice principal retires after 28 years

George McDougall vice principal retires after 28 years

It’s common for many administrators to move from school to school in Rocky View. That makes Dale Hobbs the odd man out. He has spent the last 28 years at George McDougall High School working as both a teacher and vice principal.
Police Notebook: RCMP looking for suspects in five arson fires

Police Notebook: RCMP looking for suspects in five arson fires

On July 2, the Airdrie RCMP responded to five reports of arson around the city between 12:21 p.m. to 10:07 a.m. Reports indicate the fires were small and quickly controlled.
Farmers hope for end of CWB stranglehold

Farmers hope for end of CWB stranglehold

The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) is preparing for another plebiscite with it’s monopoly in jeopardy.
No change to senior drop-in fees

No change to senior drop-in fees

City council voted to keep seniors’ fees at Genesis Place at the current rate, July 4. On March 7, council directed staff to review the drop-in fee for seniors at the facility. Staff determined that in 2010, Airdrie’s fees of $6.
Resident asks council for protest bylaw

Resident asks council for protest bylaw

An Airdrie resident asked City council to look into a bylaw that would require protesters to give the City notice before demonstrating, July 4.
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