Rocky View News

BGC Airdrie is gearing up to host an Airdrie Wellness Fair to bring together non-profit service providers across a range of specialties to share knowledge, resources, and activities with families and youth, in support of mental health and overall well-being on May 14.

The third annual Tool Shed Duathlon on June 5 at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo Grounds will be a chance for local athletes to try a new sport for the first time.

A fire set by a student in a boys' washroom at St. Martin de Porres High School resulted in the school's evacuation on May 5.

Voting for the byelection will take place May 17 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Irricana Town Office at 222-2nd Street. Advanced polls are open May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm.m and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Town Office.

Iron Horse Park is hoping Airdrie will choo-choose the local park for their entertainment on Sundays.

An Airdrie pharmacist was suspended by the Alberta College of Pharmacy following a hearing tribunal that found him guilty of unprofessional conduct.

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino in Balzac brought back its annual Chihuahua races on May 7, in honour of both Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby, which was held concurrently.

Irricana residents are encouraged to start up their classic cars and hit up Main Street for a show-and-shine and double-header drive-in event on May 14.

During a regular meeting on May 2, City council voted 6-1 in favour of making permanent the temporary changes to its land-use bylaw that were ushered in during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to support local business owners.

Quarterly expense reports are additional to the salaries, wages, and benefits received by council members, which is set at $721,900 in the 2022 draft budget document.