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Preliminary inquiry date set for accused killer

Preliminary inquiry date set for accused killer

Airdrie resident Douglas Garland, 54, charged with the triple murder of Alvin and Kathy Liknes and their grandson Nathan O’Brien, appeared in person in the Court of Queen’s Bench in Calgary on Sept.
Irricana and Beiseker mayors see need for new rural health-care action plan

Irricana and Beiseker mayors see need for new rural health-care action plan

On Sept. 23, Premier Jim Prentice announced a new provincial review panel to ensure healthcare in Alberta’s rural communities is “co-ordinated in an efficient and predictable manner.
Local school bus contractors face severe driver shortage

Local school bus contractors face severe driver shortage

Parents of Rocky View Schools (RVS) students who take the bus may have noticed longer delays and inconsistent bus drivers this month as RVS bus contractors First Canada Student and Southland Transportation are both experiencing an above average drive
Rocky View County council votes down Bearspaw lot redesignation

Rocky View County council votes down Bearspaw lot redesignation

An application presented to Rocky View County (RVC) council on Sept.
Council waives tax fees for local non-profit organization

Council waives tax fees for local non-profit organization

Rocky View County (RVC) council received a request on June 27 from Mary Anne Cairns on behalf of the Dalroy Gymkhana Club that the municipal tax portion of the 2014 Tax Levy be cancelled, as the subject properties are leased by the non-profit, commun
Langdon's curbside collection program rolls out without approved bylaw

Langdon's curbside collection program rolls out without approved bylaw

Rocky View County (RVC) council gave first reading to a new Langdon Solid Waste Collection Bylaw on Sept. 23, but the bylaw will be revised by administration before being brought back to council at a future meeting.
Bethany Care workers protest proposed wage cuts

Bethany Care workers protest proposed wage cuts

On Sept. 17, senior care workers at the Bethany Care Society in Airdrie spent their lunch time protesting proposed benefit cuts, which protesters said will cause further reductions in the level of care for the centre’s senior residents.
Education Critic questions new minister of education

Education Critic questions new minister of education

Chestermere-Rocky View MLA and Education Critic Bruce McAllister said new Education Minister Gordon Dirks past record as a Calgary Board of Education (CBE) trustee put bureaucrats ahead of students.
RCMP investigating a number of business thefts in the city

RCMP investigating a number of business thefts in the city

Airdrie RCMP is investigating a theft at the Towerlane Shoppers Drug Mart on Sept.
Local reflects on Scottish independent referendum

Local reflects on Scottish independent referendum

Christina waldner Rocky View Publishing Airdrie resident Karen MacDonald said the referendum for independence in her homeland of Scotland turned out to be far more emotional for her than she expected. “It actually threw me off guard.
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