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The federal government is set to roll out a series of financial relief measures to ease the economic pressures on Canadians, particularly during the holiday season.

These initiatives include a temporary GST/HST break on groceries and holiday essentials from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, and a $250 Working Canadians Rebate, which will be issued in early spring 2025.

GST/HST Bbreeak for holiday essentials and groceries

With Mountain View County's approval, E3 Lithium Ltd. has secured a location for its Clearwater Project. The County has granted E3 Lithium an option to acquire land at the former Dyck Gravel Pit, approximately 18 kilometres east of the County Office.

This land will serve as the site for E3 Lithium’s central processing facility, which is poised to be the first commercial lithium production facility in Western Canada.

Winter driving conditions will again be in effect for Airdrie motorists on Thursday as snow continues to fall.

The QEII, both north and southbound, is covered in snow, making driving challenging. Snow-packed surfaces and icy shoulders are reported to contribute to poor visibility. Bridge decks, ramps, and overpasses are also likely to be icy; hence, motorists should give themselves plenty of time to commute today. Roads within Calgary will not be much better, as snow has covered lane markings. 

At 1:55 p.m. today, Albertans will experience a test of the National Public Alerting System as part of a province-wide Alberta Emergency Alert drill.

The test will be broadcast across various channels, including television, radio, wireless devices, websites, social media platforms, and the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app. Compatible cell phones will also receive the alert directly.  

A 29-year-old man from Cremona has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following a violent altercation at a residence early Monday morning.

At approximately 2:37 a.m. on November 18, Didsbury RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance at a home in Cremona. The complainant, who was in Calgary at the time, informed police that a male was attacking two other occupants in the residence.

Ross Ford Elementary School in Didsbury has a brand-new breakfast program that is off to a fantastic start.

Thanks to the initiative of the school's Family School Wellness Worker, the program started a few weeks ago.

One Airdrie resident has created a social media page highlighting the city’s most festively decorated homes, allowing residents of all ages to explore and enjoy the holiday displays. With around 4,000 members, the Facebook group lets members view addresses on a shared document—complete with listed quadrants and photos of stunning holiday displays across the city - and the group is growing, welcoming more residents into the fold. 

The province has announced a contingency plan to ensure that critical mail continues to be delivered during a service disruption at Canada Post as postal workers began a strike Friday.

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Three Hills RCMP is investigating a report of a sexual assault that occurred on a rural road near Torrington, northeast of Airdrie, on October 27. The incident happened close to Highway 27, and authorities are seeking the public's help to identify the male suspect involved.

The suspect is believed to have been driving a black or dark blue 1980s GMC truck that was missing its rearview mirror. He is described as a man between 25 and 30 years old with a fair complexion, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, an average build, and short hair.

On Monday, November 11, Remembrance Day, the Airdrie Royal Canadian Legion’s Remembrance Day Ceremony will be hosted at Genesis Place (800 East Lake Boulevard Northeast).

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will end at noon, with doors opening at 9 a.m. Following the Genesis Place Ceremony, a brief ceremony will also be held at the city Cenotaph (near the Town and Country Centre).

What are other towns doing to commemorate November 11? 

The Town of Crossfield will also host a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at the Crossfield Community Center.