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Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation.

On social media, Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery said earlier Tuesday that Albertans should be able to embark on gathering signatures "without needless bureaucratic red tape or court applications slowing the process."

Rocky View County (RVC) attended a fire on Sunday night in Irricana.

According to RVC, they received a call of a residential structure fire around 6 p.m.

"Initial response was provided by the members of the Irricana Fire Station, followed by additional apparatus and fire crews responding from the Balzac and Langdon Fire Stations," shared RVC.

Fire services had a total of eight apparatus and 13 fire personnel on scene in response.

"Once the fire was under control, crews continued to monitor the residence and cleared the scene by 10 p.m."

Premier Danielle Smith and one of her ministers are calling on Alberta's electoral officer to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation, saying it shouldn't be held back by red tape.

This week, chief electoral officer Gordon McClure announced he had referred the proposed question to the courts so a judge could decide if the question contravenes Canada's Constitution.

After a soggy July, a string of warmer, sunnier days in Airdrie is expected to close out the month — but both versions of the Farmer’s Almanac suggest August and fall may bring more rain, cooler temperatures and even an early taste of snow on the Prairies.

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• Airdrie stargazers: Twin meteor showers peak tonight under dark skies and clearing weather

Stargazers can expect a celestial display Tuesday night as two meteor showers—the Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids—peak under relatively favourable conditions.

The double-shower event is expected to be visible late Tuesday into the early hours of Wednesday, with peak activity overnight on July 29–30.

Two recruits from Wheatland County and Banff Municipal Enforcement were among 29 new peace officers recognized at a City of Calgary graduation ceremony.

“Congratulations to our newest peace officers,” the city said in a July 28 post. “We proudly celebrate the graduation of 29 new peace officers at a ceremony held at HMCS Tecumseh.”

The class included 14 Calgary Transit Peace Officers, 13 Community Safety Peace Officers, and two officers from Wheatland and Banff.

On Sunday, Rekha Mehay announced that she is officially running for Airdrie City Council.

Mehay, who is also the owner and director of Little Learners Daycare, explained it was a great opportunity to meet with residents at her campaign launch and answer any questions they might have had. She went on to talk about why she is running for council.

On Saturday, the 12th annual Korean War Veterans Day Ceremony to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice took place in Airdrie.

The Airdrie Legion Branch 288, dignitaries representing the Calgary Korean Association and special guest Lieutenant General Derek Macaulay, the deputy commander of the United Nations Command, were in attendance.

Keith Shaw, the past president of the Airdrie Legion said 170 people were in attendance.

A Fog Advisory issued for Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield has ended, after Environment Canada warned of near-zero visibility earlier Tuesday morning.

“Fog has developed this morning,” the agency had stated. “Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.”

The advisory remained in effect until late morning, with visibility improving as conditions cleared. Motorists were urged to use caution due to rapidly changing road conditions.

Rocky View County (RVC) Council met on July 22 and made several key decisions.

Council voted to renew the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) between Rocky View County and the Village of Beiseker.

"The ICF will have a four-year term and will provide a mechanism for mutual cooperation, effective dispute resolution, and shared services between the two municipalities."

RVC council voted to approve the Invest Greater Calgary Memorandum of Understanding and Rocky View County’s participation in a three-year pilot program.