Local News

Airdrie’s public works crews ramped up their snow clearing efforts on Dec. 19 in an effort to improve road conditions in residential areas.

A four-year-old autistic boy received minor injuries on Dec. 29, 2013, as a result of an incident with the miniature riding trains at the Airdrie Festival of Lights (AFOL).

Boxing Day 2013 saw eager Airdronians searching for the best local deals this holiday season. The shoppers’ holiday can help those willing to brave the crowds save big bucks on large ticket items like TV and appliances, as well the must have gadgets.

An Airdrie woman was hospitalized on Dec. 30 with hypothermia after she was discovered unconscious in the parking lot of the Shell gas station in Sierra Springs, located at 2820 Main Street. At 6 a.m.

A flash freeze and intense winds wreaked havoc on Highway 2 between Airdrie and Didsbury on Dec. 27, stranding as many as 70 vehicles. Wind gusts up to 90 km/h whipped snow across the roads, creating near zero visibility for motorists.

2013 has been a good year for Crossfield. We have finished several major infrastructure projects (the largest projects in the town’s history) under budget.

Irricana’s council is very much looking towards 2014 as a year of new beginnings. Our hope is to communicate more efficiently on all fronts and we sincerely invite resident to give input.

A fire at Cochrane High School (CHS) forced students to be evacuated to Manachaban Middle School and the Cochrane Arena Dec. 19.

Rocky View County (RVC) is encouraging residents to recycle their live Christmas trees again this year. The Christmas Tree Exchange program is back for its sixth year and is running until Jan. 19, 2014.

If you were thinking there’s more snow this month as there was last year, you are right – two and a half times more. According to Environment Canada from the beginning of November until Dec.