Local News

Airdrie mixed martial arts fighting fans will have to continue to travel outside of the city to take in events. City council unanimously voted against establishing a combative sports commission, Feb. 19.

Residents who have been making the trek into Calgary to double check the health dangers of travelling abroad can now find all pertinent information and services right here in Airdrie.

City council voted to move garbage pickup from suited properties in Channelside from the front street to the back lane, Feb. 19. The change, which will affect 72 properties with suites above their garages, will be effective on March 28.

Cochrane RCMP responded to 911 call of a break and enter at a residence located at 249 Ross Ave, around 1:30 a.m., Feb. 12.

A TransCanada Pipelines reservoir-mapping project was given the go-ahead by Crossfield council in a 3-2 vote, Feb. 5. The project will make a three-dimensional map of gas reservoirs more than two kilometres under the town.

The Beiseker Community Centre is receiving a helping hand from the Beiseker Lions Club. The Lions are contributing funds to fix up the interior of the hall and a group of volunteers will complete the work.

The Banded Peak Trail, located within the hamlet of Bragg Creek, will soon connect to trails in Bragg Creek Provincial Park. During Rocky View County Council’s meeting Feb.

The Wild Rose Humane Society (WRHS) is hoping to partner with area veterinary clinics to offer a Spay and Neuter Subsidy Program to qualifying applicants, said WRHS spokesperson Warren Wright of Didsbury.

We don’t agree with RVS’ decision to put off a discussion about ward boundaries and the number of trustees that sit on its board. (See stories pages 2 and 3.) The time is now to discuss changes in Rocky View Schools (RVS) division.

Bruce McAllister, Wildrose MLA for Chestermere-Rocky View, is uncertain the provincial government will be able to deliver on 50 new schools it promised to build.