Local News

The Mountain View Credit Union (MVCU) dispersed $1.5 million in profit sharing to its members, after it increased profitability by 36 per cent in 2010. The announcement was made at MVCU’s 34th annual general meeting, held March 15 in Crossfield.

A down market in plastic recycling may leave the Village of Beiseker with a growing pile at its recycle depot. Currently, the municipality collects #1 and #2 plastics, as well as larger items, including toys and plastic lawn furniture.

Rocky View County council approved $15,000 in recreational funding to assist the Springbank Park for All Seasons (SPFAS) in building change rooms and a field house facility, March 15.

Rocky View County council approved a policy that will see the municipality take over new stormwater management systems. The move is the County’s attempt to eliminate costly fixes on failed systems.

Rocky View County council tabled a rezoning request to divide a 17-acre parcel on hilly, densely treed land south of Bragg Creek, March 15.

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 proposal for a Bearspaw infill subdivision was defeated in a tie vote by Rocky View County councillors, March 15.

A seven per cent increase per dwelling in the garbage collected in Airdrie in 2010 has at least one alderman concerned. “There has been a slight increase in the amount of garbage at curbside in the last year,” said Alderman Murray Buchanan.

On March 13 just before 8 a.m., the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit received a 911 complaint regarding a 2005 white Ford Focus that was speeding on Highway 2 north of Airdrie.

The owner of Airdrie’s Global Pet Foods, James Froese, is partnering with the Canadian Red Cross to raise money for earthquake-devastated Japan. “My wife and I visited there in 2006 and we loved the country and the people,” he said.