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Airdrie housing starts continue decline

Airdrie housing starts continue decline

The slumping economy continues to impact Airdrie’s housing market, according to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Local restaurateurs ponder future of gratuities

Local restaurateurs ponder future of gratuities

Leaving a crisp bill on the table after dinner could become a way of the past if a new Calgary restaurant has its way – the newly-opened Earls.67 has ditched tipping in favour of a 16 per cent “hospitality charge.
RCMP arrest man for driving 2.5 times over limit

RCMP arrest man for driving 2.5 times over limit

A 29-year-old man from Calgary was charged by Airdrie RCMP July 16 for driving at two-and-a-half times the legal blood alcohol limit, according to Airdrie RCMP Sergeant Steve Browne. “(The issue) was two-fold.
Alberta to scrap lower markup for craft brewers

Alberta to scrap lower markup for craft brewers

A lower markup rate for Alberta-based craft beer brewers is being put on ice.
Body of missing girl found near Chestermere

Body of missing girl found near Chestermere

Calgary Police Services (CPS) laid two counts of first-degree murder against Edward Delten Downey, 46, July 14 after the body of Taliyah Leigh Marsman, 5, was found in a rural area west of Chestermere.
Mental health needs in Cochrane on the rise

Mental health needs in Cochrane on the rise

The number of people accessing the Cochrane Addiction and Mental Health Clinic is consistently increasing, according to the clinic.
Permit approved for Harmony Beef

Permit approved for Harmony Beef

Rocky View County (RVC) council approved a development permit application July 12 for the construction of a specialized addition for Harmony Beef, a slaughterhouse and meat processing plant located in East Balzac.
Rocky View County's stormy July brings lightning safety concerns

Rocky View County's stormy July brings lightning safety concerns

July in Rocky View County has been marked with grey, overcast skies, a collection of thunderstorm watches and warnings, and a reliable downpour of rain.
Crossfield working on unified plan for Railway Street

Crossfield working on unified plan for Railway Street

The numerous policies, bylaws and documents that govern the look and development of Crossfield’s Railway Street will be reviewed in order to amalgamating them into a single policy for the Town’s downtown core.
New campaign to enhance public's agriculture education

New campaign to enhance public's agriculture education

For urbanites that venture out of the city for day trips or vacations, driving past endless fields, farms and crops can be a fun change of pace.
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