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Airdrie City administration will provide information to council regarding anti-bullying programs being provided at seniors’ homes following a discussion on Jan. 18. “Literature suggests there’s a need for further studies.

Since 2008, North Rocky View Community Links has been providing support and resources to youth, families, individuals and seniors within Airdrie and the surrounding area.

Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched a direct assault on Alberta’s oilsands, calling for one of Canada’s greatest enterprises to be “phased out.

Beiseker’s water infrastructure, particularly the aging valves that caused three water main breaks in December 2015, were a topic of significant discussion at the Jan. 11 Village council meeting.

Airdrie Rural RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Harvest Lounge and Grill, located on Laut Avenue in Crossfield, on Dec. 28, 2015.

The 2016 Crossfield preliminary budget, passed during the Dec. 15, 2015 council meeting, showed how “internal cost cutting” has benefited the overall community, according to Crossfield Chief Administrative Officer Ken Bosman. The Town budgeted $4.

Rocky View County (RVC) council unanimously approved the 2016 Master Rates Bylaw Jan. 12, to be effective as of Feb. 1. This bylaw details what Rocky View residents pay for services and products, such as building permits, utilities and dog licenses.

An amendment to the Partridge View Conceptual Scheme was approved by council at the Jan. 12 meeting.

A number of provincial initiatives promised by the NDP government may be delayed due to the continued low price of oil, according to Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci.

Alberta’s credit rating has been downgraded by U.S.-based rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) from AAA to AA+, reflecting projected “oil price-driven weak budgetary performances in the next two years” and rising debt.