Local News

A portion of Highway 1A approximately three kilometres west of Morley Road was closed for several hours Sept. 22 following a single vehicle collision.

Talk of trees continued in Crossfield during its Town council meeting Sept. 20. The discussion followed the Aug. 16 council meeting regarding a potential tree bylaw that could protect old growth trees on private property.

Approximately 150 residents filled council chambers Sept. 19, most intent on voicing their concerns over a proposed major multi-million dollar downtown redevelopment project, known as The Square.

Airdrie resident Larry Anderson appeared before council at its Sept. 19 meeting to present information about a dispute he has had with the City regarding privacy screening he added to the top of his back fence in Woodside.

City council was asked by Legislative Services at its Sept. 19 regular meeting to review how remuneration for council members is determined.

Airdrie’s proposed Animal Control Bylaw was once again on the agenda at the Sept. 19 City council meeting but failed to get final approval over the issue of the number of dogs one person is allowed to take to the City’s off-leash dog parks.

RCMP is reminding Airdrie residents to lock their vehicles after a credit card was stolen from a vehicle in Cooper’s Crossing and used at multiple businesses. “Don’t leave any valuables in your vehicle,” Airdrie RCMP Constable Jennifer Weedmark said.

An ongoing battle between Alberta paramedics and the regulatory body, the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP), has resulted in the delivery of a petition of nearly 1,100 signatures from paramedics requesting a special meeting with the ACP.

A third party review of Chestermere City council’s process for reviewing and approving utility rates is expected to conclude in October.