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Airdrie tax rate bylaw approved with $5.2 million increase

Airdrie tax rate bylaw approved with $5.2 million increase

The median single-family homeowner with a 13 per cent increase in assessed value from $496,800 to $556,000 will see an increase in municipal taxes of $12.25 per month.
Cowboyaki, gator pizza and cheeseburger ice cream on 2024 Calgary Stampede menu

Cowboyaki, gator pizza and cheeseburger ice cream on 2024 Calgary Stampede menu

City of Calgary repeals bylaw which charged for fast food bags

City of Calgary repeals bylaw which charged for fast food bags

On May 7, 2024, Calgary City Council voted to repeal the Single-Use Items Charter Bylaw (1H2023).
Airdrie celebrates youth this month

Airdrie celebrates youth this month

“Not all youth are part of every sports team or doing all of the other extracurriculars, but they know they want to be doing something, and volunteering or acts of service is such a beautiful way for them to feel that connection to their peers and to their community."
Cellphone emergency alert will go off in Alberta today

Cellphone emergency alert will go off in Alberta today

A province-wide alert will be going out to Albertan phones today just before noon.
Alberta RCMP gives motorcycle safety tips for this riding season

Alberta RCMP gives motorcycle safety tips for this riding season

In Alberta RCMP jurisdictions in 2023, 280 motorcyclists and passengers were involved in a collision, with 213 injured and 18 fatally injured.
London Drugs open in Airdrie, but still not at full service

London Drugs open in Airdrie, but still not at full service

Airdrie's London Drugs store is now open for retail customers as of today, but is still not accepting new prescriptions at its pharmacy and will only have limited service on that side of things as some lingering systems problems still persist.
Accused in Kings Heights arson out on bail

Accused in Kings Heights arson out on bail

Belcourt is scheduled to return to court in Airdrie on May 30 for election and plea.
Buckle Up: Strong winds hitting Airdrie

Buckle Up: Strong winds hitting Airdrie

Strong winds, gusting up to 90 kilometres an hour, will continue to hit Airdrie throughout the day. According to Environment Canada, the northwest winds are blowing at 50 to 80 km an hour, possibly reaching up to 90.
"That kind of hopelessness": loss of rural services fuelling social problems

"That kind of hopelessness": loss of rural services fuelling social problems

Throughout the pandemic, provincially funded social supports were scaled back in rural Alberta. Services were consolidated. In-person offices closed. And long-running programs abruptly ended.
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