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Airdrie council tables decision on Internet voting for 2013 election

Airdrie council tables decision on Internet voting for 2013 election

Airdrie City council unanimously voted to table a decision on Internet voting, Jan. 21.
Court case held over for Airdrie teacher accused of sexual assault

Court case held over for Airdrie teacher accused of sexual assault

A court case for a former George McDougall High School teacher, charged with having a sexual relationship with a student, has been held over until Feb. 11 for the completion of a psychiatric assessment.
City council to move park-and-ride terminal to Chinook Winds

City council to move park-and-ride terminal to Chinook Winds

Airdrie City council is moving the Co-op park-and-ride terminal to Chinook Winds Park as an interim solution for parking problems in the area starting in March. The solution will be in place until the summer of 2014.
Local health advocates relieved after AHS decision rescinded

Local health advocates relieved after AHS decision rescinded

Local officials and residents are relieved after Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced a decision, made Jan. 14, to lay off nurse practitioners at Cochrane and Airdrie urgent care centres, had been rescinded. The announcement came Jan.
MP tele-townhall includes 3,700 constituents

MP tele-townhall includes 3,700 constituents

Wild Rose MP Blake Richards hosted a tele-townhall using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technology to communicate with about 3,700 people in his riding, Jan. 21.
Volunteers needed for cancer research project

Volunteers needed for cancer research project

The Tomorrow Project is returning to Airdrie and organizers are looking for local residents, ages 35 to 69, to take part in the long-term research study into the causes of cancer.
Open house outlines master site development plan for Bingham Crossing

Open house outlines master site development plan for Bingham Crossing

Construction on a controversial shopping centre in Springbank could begin as soon as next fall if everything goes as planned.
Irricana council at full complement with newest addition

Irricana council at full complement with newest addition

Irricana’s newest councillor attended his first meeting, Jan. 7. Wayne Niblow said he began thinking of pursuing a seat on council after attending a June 2011 meeting and witnessing a debate around a centennial park proposed by the local Lions Club.
Repairs needed for Beiseker fire engine

Repairs needed for Beiseker fire engine

Fire Chief Bob Ursu presented an update to Beiseker councillors on the Village’s fire department at the Jan. 14 council meeting. Ursu told council the fire engine is now seeping around welds that were recently done to the pump.
Beiseker project on trackg

Beiseker project on trackg

Mayor Courtman told council an agreement had been made with Metro Pavement on the Grassland subdivision project.
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