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Schools zone back in

Schools zone back in

Motorists travelling on the west side of the city of Airdrie are reminded to follow speed limits for school zones, beginning Aug. 23, when Ralph McCall students return to school.
Police Notebook: Canals home suffers substantial damage in fire

Police Notebook: Canals home suffers substantial damage in fire

Airdrie RCMP and the Airdrie Fire Department responded to a Canals resident’s call of smoke in a neighbouring house at 5:20 a.m., Aug. 15. The fire was at 159 Canals Circle and no other houses were damaged during the early morning blaze.
Politicians, pro hockey players set for fundraiser game

Politicians, pro hockey players set for fundraiser game

Victims assistance groups from across Rocky View County are about to get another much-needed financial infusion. Wild Rose MP Blake Richards has formalized plans for his third annual Wild Rose Challenge Charity Hockey Game, to be played Aug.
Reading over the summer keeps young minds fresh

Reading over the summer keeps young minds fresh

Parents should encourage their children to read over the summer as young minds that are not engaged during the break can have a hard time adapting to school work in September.
Airdrie encouraged to donate to Supplies 4 Success

Airdrie encouraged to donate to Supplies 4 Success

Families in need of school supplies will once again get a helping hand from the Supplies 4 Success program.
How to prepare your kids for school

How to prepare your kids for school

The transition from backyard barbecues to testing and textbooks can be difficult. While summer is a time for relaxing, it’s important for parents to start easing their kids back into school routines in August.
AgriRecovery will assist farmers with loss due to moisture

AgriRecovery will assist farmers with loss due to moisture

Many Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba producers have had a tough go this year after excessive moisture hampered production at many farms across the Prairies.
Lamb pilot project successful: local rancher

Lamb pilot project successful: local rancher

Alberta’s 1,800 lamb producers will soon have access to information that could help them manage operations more efficiently and increase profits.
High-speed chase starts in Olds, ends in Airdrie

High-speed chase starts in Olds, ends in Airdrie

The theft of a boat and trailer in Olds quickly turned into a high-speed chase through Rocky View county, July 31. At 7:26 p.m., Olds RCMP were dispatched to the scene of a robbery in progress at a local storage facility in the town.
Transit system is premature

Transit system is premature

We appreciate the foresight of Cochrane’s mayor and council in their bid to provide public transit services to residents. However, we question the timing of Premier Stelmach’s Aug. 9 announcement made at the Spray Lakes recreation centre.
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