Local News

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.

Council approved 10 questions that will be asked to Rocky View County residents during a municipal census in May, March 26. While approving the base budget last December, council approved funding a $100,000 census.

Reeve Rolly Ashdown was presented with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal during a council meeting, March 26.

Wild Rose MP Blake Richards said there is something for everyone in this year’s federal budget, delivered March 21 by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty.

Crossfield and Rocky View County held an open house March 26 at the Crossfield Community Centre to educate and get feedback from residents about the upcoming Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).

The Airdrie Public Library is trimming its budget and assessing priorities after losing more than $6,000 in provincial grants compared to 2012.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) Superintendent Greg Bass said the division takes the safety of students on school buses seriously. The comment was made following an incident on March 14, which raised the ire of a local parent.

The Airdrie & District Health Foundation (ADHF) and the Highland Primary Care Network hosted a doctor’s luncheon, March 22.

As a statement against the pay increase provided to Alberta MLAs members of the Opposition will be passing part of their paycheques on to charity.

Airdrie MLA Rob Anderson and Wildrose leader Danielle Smith held tele-town hall conference calls on March 25 and 26 to discuss Alberta Budget 2013 with residents.