Local News

A lower markup rate for Alberta-based craft beer brewers is being put on ice.

Rocky View County (RVC) council gave a unanimous third reading July 12 to amendments to both the Boulder Creek Concept Plan and to the Direct Control (DC) Bylaw that will allow development within the Langdon community to be completed.

Airdrie RCMP is hoping someone will recognize a man alleged to have used a stolen credit card July 5 at the Mac’s convenience store on Summerfield Boulevard.

Airdrie RCMP charged a 25-year-old female basketball coach July 11 with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to Alberta RCMP “ K” Division Media Spokesperson Corporal Laurel Scott.

July in Airdrie has been marked with grey overcast skies, a collection of thunderstorm watches and warnings and a reliable downpour of rain.

Getting the word out about water safety is key to helping to prevent drowning and is the focus of National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada, July 17 to 23.

The provincial government announced changes to the criteria for its GreenTRIP Incentives Program July 6, including allowing funding for capital projects like transit-stop upgrades and equipment refurbishments, as well as pilot projects.

Despite a series of consultations and mounting pressure from some small business owners to delay course, the Alberta government is holding firm on its minimum wage implementation plan, with the next increase set for October.

Between the Calgary Stampede, summer vacations, trips to the Chinook Winds Spray Park and the plethora of other outdoor activities available in Airdrie and area, a lot of residents will enjoy the summer months in the sun.

Business owner Sarah Sperrin-Landriault said she has no idea why someone would want to steal a specialized dolly trailer from the yard at her business, Hot Water Pools and Spas on East Lake Ramp.