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Police Notebook: Drugs seized in Airdrie home, three arrested

Police Notebook: Drugs seized in Airdrie home, three arrested

A drug bust between 8 and 9 p.m., Feb. 10, netted Airdrie RCMP varying amounts of cocaine, marijuana, psilocybin (mushrooms), and various trafficking equipment.
Phishing scam victim warns others

Phishing scam victim warns others

A woman who fell for a phishing scam is warning residents to read their e-mails carefully and not to give out any personal information.
Census shows Airdrie's growth isn't slowing down

Census shows Airdrie's growth isn't slowing down

A recent Statistics Canada study has confirmed what many living in the city already know: Airdrie is growing at an extremely fast rate.
Provincial budget includes record spending, AISH increase

Provincial budget includes record spending, AISH increase

The Province of Alberta will post a fifth consecutive deficit and spend a record $41.1 billion this year after Finance Minister Ron Liepert delivered the 2012-13 budget, Feb. 9.
Legomaniacs off to worldwide competition

Legomaniacs off to worldwide competition

Some kids think creatively with toys, others mechanically. And then there’s the third category who try to turn them into medical and scientific devices.
Former Bragg Creeker acclaimed Liberal candidate for Banff-Cochrane

Former Bragg Creeker acclaimed Liberal candidate for Banff-Cochrane

A long history of community activism has motivated Calgary-based paramedic, Pete Helfrich, 42, to run as the Liberal candidate in the Banff-Cochrane riding. ìMy community involvement has always been politically-based,î said Helfrich.
Mixed reaction at Bearspaw firehall open house

Mixed reaction at Bearspaw firehall open house

Opinions were mixed at an open house, held at the Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre on Feb. 8, regarding a proposed firehall to be built in the community.
Dry conditions spark fire ban in County

Dry conditions spark fire ban in County

A Level II fire ban, representing a severe fire risk, has been declared for Rocky View County. Effective Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.
Police Notebook: Fire Department discovers marijuana in Chestermere

Police Notebook: Fire Department discovers marijuana in Chestermere

Rocky View and Chestermere fire services responded to an alarm in the 600 block of East Chestermere Drive, Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. The alarm was caused by water spilled on an electrical panel.
Study shows strong growth in County

Study shows strong growth in County

Chestermere, Airdrie, Cochrane and Rocky View Countyís populations have grown dramatically since 2006, adding to the growth in Alberta recently pointed out by a Statistics Canada study.
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