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Riders of Airdrie Transit won’t see transit fares increase in 2017, thanks to a recommendation from staff which as unanimously endorsed by City council June 6.

Amid the economic turbulence brought on by low oil prices, Airdrie has remained one of the province’s best communities for business according to Alberta Venture magazine.

Residents will have the chance to learn more about plans for a future interchange at Queen Elizabeth II Highway and Township Road 264 during an open house scheduled June 14 at Genesis Place Recreation Centre.

Airdrie City council approved a number of changes to bylaws June 6 to allow for development changes in various parts of the city, including Monklands, the new South Point development and Coopers Crossing.

Changes to and the expansion of the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) grant program, led staff to approach council June 6 to request approval for a new term position to assist with evaluating programs funding under the grant program.

Airdrie finally has a new Land Use Bylaw (LUB), after City council approved the latest draft at its June 6 meeting. “In my mind, it’s a bit of a starting point,” Mayor Peter Brown said.

Major changes are coming to the Municipal Government Act (MGA), legislation that dictates how municipalities in the province operate. The revisions are set to be the first changes to the act since 1995.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has announced the appointment of Sharon Rhodes to area director. Rhodes will take over the role in August, after the retirement of current Area Director John Burger.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) Board of Trustees approved a $250 million operating budget for 2016/17 at its June 2 regular meeting.

A familiar face with Rocky View Schools (RVS), Pam Davidson, has been appointed to the role of acting director of 21st Century Learning, and will assume the role in August.