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Crossfield council got an up-close-and- personal look at the new ladder-equipped fire truck during the Aug. 16 meeting at Town hall.

A new provincial grant program will provide $5 million to land trust organizations in 2011 and 2012.

Airdrie-Chestermere MLA Rob Anderson came out against the provincial government’s fiscal update released on Aug. 17.

Rocky View Schools’ fourth annual Links to Learning charity golf tournament will take place on Aug. 22, with event proceeds going toward board-sponsored bursaries, scholarships and awards.

Airdrie residents raised more than $25,000 for Alberta Children’s Hospital with this year’s Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day, Aug. 11.

Airdrie’s single-family property taxes are the fifth lowest when compared to other Alberta municipalities. The median assessed value of a single-family home in Airdrie is $337,400 with property taxes of $2,095.

A concerned citizen attended the Aug. 15 City council meeting to ask the mayor and aldermen what can be done to prevent protesters from demonstrating with graphic photos. On Aug.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for Airdrie residents to participate in The Tomorrow Project, a new, long-term initiative to gain a better understanding of what causes cancer.

Ever since she was young, Janelle Allison has wanted to don the prestigious Red Serge of the RCMP. Now, she’s had her chance.

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.