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Village loses $3,200 in expected provincial funding

Village loses $3,200 in expected provincial funding

Beiseker recently learned the Village will not be receiving an expected $3,200 in provincial grant funding.
Irricana audit shows town in 'good condition'

Irricana audit shows town in 'good condition'

The Town has reduced its debt by $200,731, going from $250,035 at the end of 2011 to $49,304 by the end of 2012. Irricana’s audited 2012 financial statements were presented to council, April 2.
Suspect in Airdrie murder case undergoes psychiatric assessment

Suspect in Airdrie murder case undergoes psychiatric assessment

A 23-year-old Olds man charged with first-degree murder in the death of an Airdrie man in January was scheduled to appear for a psychiatric assessment in Calgary on the morning of April 5.
Chestermere resident starts petition to phase in tax increase

Chestermere resident starts petition to phase in tax increase

A Chestermere resident has started a petition after the Provincial government recently enacted what he calls an “unreasonable and unfair” tax increase.
Locals criticize Alberta Health Services executive bonuses

Locals criticize Alberta Health Services executive bonuses

A local politician is speaking out about the bonuses Alberta Health Services (AHS) executives are slated to receive for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. “They should be ashamed of themselves,” said Airdrie MLA Rob Anderson.
Small business confidence takes a hit in March: CFIB

Small business confidence takes a hit in March: CFIB

Despite a decrease in small business confidence in Alberta in March, Airdrie Chamber of Commerce President Mike Watkins is optimistic about the city’s economic future.
Police lay 268 charges over long weekend

Police lay 268 charges over long weekend

Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit officers laid 268 charges over the Easter long weekend.
Construction to start on Walmart warehouse in Balzac

Construction to start on Walmart warehouse in Balzac

Council approved a subdivision application to start the first phase of a four-phase development, which will include a Walmart warehouse located in the Wagon Wheel business district in East Balzac.
Rocky View Senator announces retirement

Rocky View Senator announces retirement

SYLVIA COLE A senator from Rocky View County has retired. Bert Brown, 75, announced March 22 he is stepping down from office. Brown was elected as a senator in waiting in 1998 and re-elected in 2004.
City takes next step toward anti-bullying measures

City takes next step toward anti-bullying measures

The City of Airdrie is one step closer to implementing anti-bullying measures after Mayor Peter Brown raised the issue at the Feb. 4 council meeting.
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