Local News

Flu season. It’s as predictable as falling leaves and dropping temperatures. Yet, each flu season is a little different from the one before it. And because influenza viruses change, so does the annual influenza vaccine.

It’s official. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced his new act to give Western Canadian farmers the same marketing choice enjoyed by their Eastern counterparts.

Rocky View County councillors unanimously agreed to post a 40 km/h speed limit on two roads in the community of River Ridge, Oct. 18.

The Crossfield Community Hall Board, currently made up of three members, has expressed interest to disband to Town council, citing lack of interest. The Crossfield Community Hall was built in 1990 and opened in 1991, and was debt free on opening day.

Irricana councillors rejected an offer from Boomtown Tourism Association (BTA) to pool resources with several municipalities to hire a professional grant writer for the whole group.

A familiar face has entered the region’s politics. Bruce McAllister, Global Television’s former morning news anchor, is replacing Heather Davies as Wildrose candidate in the new riding of Chestermere-Rocky View.

City council voted to maintain the existing InterCity Express (ICE) bus service and not include pickup and dropoff points at CrossIron Mills, Oct. 17.

Airdronians continue to receive services at a low cost from the City, according to the 2010 Financial Indicators report from Alberta Municipal Affairs.

Airdrie RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit discovered another marijuana grow-op, this time in the Canals neighbourhood, Oct. 4. It was the third drug bust in the past three months.

City council voted to increase Airdrie Housing Limited (AHL) annual funding from $75,000 to $150,000, Oct. 17. The funding request will be sent to the Finance Advisory Committee to be considered within the 2011-14 budget process.