Local News

Rocky View council suggested CN Logistics Park developers prepare a conceptual scheme to extend the development, Nov. 6. The project is currently under construction near Conrich, with a target completion date of January 2013.

Members of Parliament approved third reading of Bill C-309, The Concealment of Identity Act, by a margin of 27, Oct. 31.

MLA Rob Anderson is demanding an independent investigation into how a sexual assault case involving a young Airdrie girl was abruptly thrown out of court in October with the accused going free.

Keith and Mel Pettigrew have been making Halloween displays for their front lawn for five years, but this year’s addition, a six-foot mummy, walked off before they could share it with the community.

November is Family Violence Prevention Month and the campaign is focusing on raising awareness and providing resources for those who are affected by violence.

Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Drive Away Hunger food bank campaign has wrapped up, setting records for the amount of food and funds raised for food banks nationwide.

Airdrie City Council tabled a bylaw that, if approved, will see off-site levies and public facilities contributions for new developments increase by about 27 per cent over current levels.

About 20 residents attended a council meeting to discuss concerns about the Channelside neighbourhood, located in Airdrie’s northwest, Nov. 5.

Taxpayers may see a 6.7 per cent tax increase. City staff presented the City of Airdrie’s proposed 2013 Operating and Capital Budget, on Nov. 5.

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Bruce Rowe, who represents residents of Irricana, Beiseker and northeast Rocky View, is taking a leadership role at the Legislature.