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The Jumping Pound Community Hall will be hopping with activity next month during a dinner and dance benefit for the Rick Butler Leadership Fund. Former Rocky View County councillor, Butler, passed away in December 2011 in a skiing accident.

Irricana council ordered CAO Alvin Melton to write an apology to a resident, Sept. 4. A note of reprimand was also put on his permanent employment record.

The Airdrie Aces Athletics Club wrapped up its indoor track season at the Calgary Indoor Track Series’ Dino Indoor Challenge, April 28. Scott Chalupiak placed first in the 13-year-old boys 60-metre, 150-metre and 800-metre races.

Media outlets have reported an 11-year-old Airdronian, Faith Kondusky-Sennett, was one of the victims in the fiery crash that took place on Highway 63 near Fort McMurray, April 27.

Three people were taken to hospital with undetermined injures after a three-vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of Highway 2 just south of Airdrie, April 26 at 4:34 p.m.

There’s still time to complete your Airdrie census online. Residents can take part in the annual census, which helps City staff compile accurate data and plan for residents’ needs, online until April 24.

Const. Francine Hennelly has seen plenty of shameless deeds during her time as an RCMP officer in Airdrie, and she said identity thieves are no exception.

The Airdrie and District Hospice Society is recognizing National Hospice and Palliative Care Week from May 6 to 12.

It is a tragedy that will never be forgotten. In June 2001, Airdrie’s Andrew West, 13, was walking along the tracks on his way home from school.

Several dignitaries, as well as a number of RCMP officers were on hand when Insp.