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Land rezoned to accommodate gravel pit west of Cochrane

Land rezoned to accommodate gravel pit west of Cochrane

Rocky View County council approved a rezoning application to allow for a 71-acre gravel pit and rock crushing operation, May 10.
School division holds public meeting on three-year plan

School division holds public meeting on three-year plan

Rocky View Schools continued its mandate of public engagement with a May 12 meeting to inform community members of progress and its vision for its new three-year plan.
County council postpones Airdrie annexation endorsement

County council postpones Airdrie annexation endorsement

After a year of negotiations, Rocky View County council postponed final approval for the Airdrie annexation agreement, May 10.
High school students learn the perils of driving while drunk

High school students learn the perils of driving while drunk

Motivational speaker Kevin Brooks spoke to George McDougall and Bert Church High School students about the perils of drinking and driving, May 9. Brooks was 21 on Jan. 25, 2000, when he drove home drunk from a party with longtime friend Brendan Beuk.
Conservative majority brings stability

Conservative majority brings stability

In an historic federal election on May 2, Canadians delivered a solid, stable majority Conservative government to Ottawa. Canadians resoundingly approved our low-tax plan to complete the economic recovery and to secure Canada’s future prosperity.
High school students learn the perils of driving while drunk

High school students learn the perils of driving while drunk

Motivational speaker Kevin Brooks spoke to George McDougall and Bert Church High School students about the perils of drinking and driving, May 9. Brooks was 21 on Jan. 25, 2000, when he drove home drunk from a party with longtime friend Brendan Beuk.
Alberta firefighters receive more comprehensive cancer coverage

Alberta firefighters receive more comprehensive cancer coverage

Four more cancers are being added to the list of those with presumptive WCB coverage for Alberta firefighters. Trevor Breitenbucher, president of the Airdrie Professional Firefighters Association, said this is a step in the right direction.
Citizens bring up concerns at open house for new bylaw

Citizens bring up concerns at open house for new bylaw

The City of Airdrie held an open house about the development of a new Community Standards Bylaw, May 10 at City Hall. About 50 vocal residents came to the event to ask questions and state their concerns with the proposed legislation.
Conservative majority brings stability

Conservative majority brings stability

In an historic federal election on May 2, Canadians delivered a solid, stable majority Conservative government to Ottawa. Canadians resoundingly approved our low-tax plan to complete the economic recovery and to secure Canada’s future prosperity.
Looking forward to a new, better federalism

Looking forward to a new, better federalism

Congratulations to Prime Minister Harper and local MPs Blake Richards and Kevin Sorensen for their well deserved and eagerly awaited election wins.
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