Local News

An investigation into an Airdrie RCMP officer who let a convicted sex offender drive away from a traffic stop with a 10-year-old girl he had just abducted has concluded that miscommunication was the cause of the error.

At about 10:30 p.m. on March 14, the Chestermere RCMP and Fire Services were dispatched to an injury collision on Highway 1A just east of Rainbow Road.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has fired a teacher after an incident involving “inappropriate behaviour” by one of its teachers earlier this month.

Cutting down on soda pop and video games can be a good first start, but there are a variety of reasons – from diet, to lack of exercise, to genetic factors – why childhood obesity is on the rise in Canada, and our government is determined to address

Some Airdrie residents have recently sighted coyotes within city limits.

Crossfield Town council is hosting an open forum night on April 7 at the Crossfield Community Hall. The purpose of the forum is to release the 2011 Crossfield Budget, and ensure residents understand how the Town settled on the document.

A collaborative approach to providing care is making a difference in the lives of teens and young adults in Airdrie.

With a predicted 2011 budget shortfall, Rocky View Schools’ Community Learning (RVSCL) was given a hand up by the board of trustees, March 17, which pledged $15,000 to assist with operational costs.

An investigation into an Airdrie RCMP officer who let a convicted sex offender drive away from a traffic stop with a 10-year-old girl he had just abducted has concluded that miscommunication was the cause of the error.

After nearly two hours of debate and a failed amendment, Rocky View Schools’ trustees approved the 2011-12 school calendar.