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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.
City council delays decision on fate of RCMP building

City council delays decision on fate of RCMP building

City council asked for more information before deciding to lease or sell the RCMP building on Edmonton Trail, Feb. 6. The building will be vacant as of April due to the relocation of the RCMP to Highland Park Way.
Council hears presentation on post-secondary education options

Council hears presentation on post-secondary education options

City council received a road map for drawing post-secondary education to Airdrie, Feb. 6. Dianne Lougheed Keefe Inc. conducted the report at the end of 2011.
Trustees seeking forgiveness on levies

Trustees seeking forgiveness on levies

Rocky View Schools asked the City of Airdrie to forgo a final off-site levy payment of $579,525 to keep the school division’s capital reserves from plunging deeper in debt. The division paid $2.
Airdrie Transit fares to increase in April

Airdrie Transit fares to increase in April

City council approved an increase in transit fares in order to recover the costs of the ACCESS Airdrie service to Calgary and InterCity Express (ICE) Service, Feb. 6.
City assessments on the rise

City assessments on the rise

Airdrie’s annual market value assessments show an upward trend in value for residential and non-residential properties. There has been a 5.66 per cent increase in the total number of parcels between 2011 and 2012 and a 2.
City moves to rectify $1.2-million error

City moves to rectify $1.2-million error

City Manager Paul Schulz reported a $1.2-million budget shortfall due to staff errors at the regular council meeting, Feb. 6. The mistakes were made in the capital budget for building two fire halls, the King’s Heights and Chinook Winds stations.
City's hopes of reviving integrated service officially dead

City's hopes of reviving integrated service officially dead

The City will not be re-implementing an integrated ambulance and fire service because of restrictions put on the municipality by Alberta Health Services (AHS).
Council approves partial roof replacement on Parks' building

Council approves partial roof replacement on Parks' building

City council amended the 2012 operating budget to accommodate repairs to the roof of the Parks’ building, located at 15 East Lake Hill, Feb. 6.
Bragg Creek gas station destroyed by fire

Bragg Creek gas station destroyed by fire

The Bragg Creek Husky station, located in the hamlet at the corner of highways 22 and 22X, burned down Jan. 30. The fire, which broke out just after 8 p.m.
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