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Airdrie MLA Rob Anderson believes the Alberta government is wasting taxpayer dollars on unnecessary and overpaid communications staff.

The results are in from FortisAlberta and energy consumption during Earth Hour in Airdrie was down by 5.7 per cent from the same time the previous week. The event, which took place March 29, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

On April 1, the Province issued a press release outlining the latest results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

Green Calgary is launching a new program to help residents in Airdrie and the City of Calgary identify water issues around their homes, including flooding and seepage.

Bow Valley College (BVC) received $1.2 million through the 2014 Alberta budget that will create 100 new learning spaces. Learning spaces are essentially expansions to current programs to support enrollment growth at campuses across the province.

Airdrie City council gave final readings to three bylaws that will amend land use and approve a new structure plan in Kings Heights, April 7.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) board of trustees approved the final year of the 2011 to 2015 Four Year Plan at the April 3 meeting.

THE HEADLINE MAKES NO SENSE TO ME On April 1, the Province issued a press release outlining the latest results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

The 2014 Alberta budget called for a $5.9 million investment into the RCMP to provide an additional 40 frontline officers.

Airdrie mother Wendy Bates-Wiebe heaped praise on the City’s quick reaction after her son Ben was injured on a storm drain.