Local News

Airdrie residents are encouraged to come out to Nose Creek Park on Oct. 10 to pay tribute to children who have taken their own lives as a result of bullying, at a candlelight vigil that will be held at the parkís amphitheatre starting at 8 p.m.

Airdrie fire officials met with a few concerned residents on Oct. 1 to answer questions and concerns about the prospect of the closure of the Main Street firehall.

Last week, more than 1,400 Airdrie residents picked up the phone in the evening of Oct. 2 to hear an electronic recording asking them to join a Tele Town Hall ñ a telephone conference call intended to discuss an Airdrie-focused political platform.

Rocky View County (RVC) election candidates were in the hot seat on Oct. 2 as they informed residents where they stand on heated County issues such as debt, emergency services, effects of development, agriculture and seniors services.

After spending years listening to Irricana council make decisions, Valerie Squires decided it was time to try her hand at municipal politics. Squires – a seven year resident of Irricana and mother of three – will be seeking votes in the Oct.

Crossfield Councillor Jason Harvey said he is proud of what council has accomplished in this last term and wants to ensure that the forward momentum continues and that the projects still on the go, get completed in the new term.

Rocky View County is hosting a series of Riparian Policy Open Houses throughout the county from Oct. 2 to 9 to introduce a proposed riparian area setback policy to residents.

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

Irricana’s newest councillor, Peter Dunn is hoping to extend his 10-month term on council for another four years. Dunn announced he will be running for re-election in the Oct.

Bob Gaidhar is one of the three candidates to announce his intention to seek election for Division 5 in the Rocky View County (RVC) election.