Local News

She may have only lived in Irricana for six years, but Laura Thiessen has some big ideas for the town of 1,100. The mother of three, believes she can ignite the spark of change that is needed to move Irricana forward.

Former personnel trainer with the Calgary Airport and father-of-three, David McKenzie is hoping residents will grant him a seat on Beiseker council on Oct. 21.

Irricana resident, Teasie O’Donnell has announced that she is running for a seat on Irricana’s council on Oct. 21. Her family moved to the town in 1956 and while she’s left a few times, she’s returned to live in the house she grew up in.

Airdrie City council approved a number of changes to the Cityís Taxi Bylaw on Oct. 7.

Airdrie City council voted unanimously in favour of awarding two grants to a pair of community organizations. The first - a $150,000 grant - was requested by Airdrie Housing Limited.

The Airdrie Fire Department (AFD) responded to a structure fire at 135 Coopers Hill in Airdrie on Oct. 2 at approximately 6:15 p.m. The residents of the home were able to douse the fire and limit damage with their home fire extinguisher.

Fire departments throughout Rocky View County have teamed up with ConocoPhillips to provide three new programs aimed at maintaining safer communities.

Alderman Kelly Hegg will be running for re-election and seeking a fourth term on Airdrie City council in this yearís municipal election on Oct. 21.

With a colourful wall mural behind them, which showcased local youthís artistic skills, most of the municipal candidates showed up to face the tough questions. at the Airdrie Youth Forum on Oct.

Nose Creek Elementary School students harvested more than 1,500 pounds of potatoes for the Airdrie Food Bank as part of their GROW (Gardens Replenish Our World) project on Oct. 4.