Local News

After a long debate, Rocky View County council rejected a redesignation application for a commercial district proposed for the Cochrane area, Oct. 25.

Rocky View County council unanimously approved $25,000 for upgrades to Cochrane Arena, Oct. 25.

Rocky View County council authorized staff to continue developing a regional pathway within the Highway 8 right-of-way, Oct. 25.

Rocky View County council unanimously approved $20,000 to assist the Springbank Park For All Seasons (SPFAS) Association and the Bragg Creek Community Association to produce life cycle studies for the facilities they manage, Oct. 25.

A handful of Airdrie business owners were given a crash course on credit and debit card skimming by Calgary RCMP Const. Lane Menard, Oct. 19.

The Airdrie Farmers’ Market will be hosting its first Christmas Show at the Town and Country Centre, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Time flies when you are having fun, according to Mayor Peter Brown. Brown recently marked one year of leading the City of Airdrie after last October’s municipal election. He said he couldn’t do it without the assistance of council and City staff.

Alberta’s new Premier Alison Redford may have restored $107 million in education cuts, but she hasn’t gone far enough according to a local MLA.

FortisAlberta awarded École Edwards School with a safety star grant, in recognition of its commitment to providing a safe learning environment for the students, teachers and staff on Oct. 21.

After a brief nomination session among the trustees of Rocky View Schools (RVS), current board chair Bruce Pettigrew maintained his position. Pettigrew first earned his chairman position after defeating Sylvia Eggerer in a secret vote last October.