New vision for Montrose site sought

City councillors have agreed to prioritize and set up a new vision for the vacant lot located south of the Montrose Cultural Centre.

At Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting councillors directed administration to come up with a vision for the site that will later be approved by council. Council also directed administration to create a priority-based list of items.

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City council sets sights on multi-million dollar composting facility for Shepard campus site

Politicians will decide whether to borrow a large amount of cash to build the city’s own composting facility that will see most organic waste diverted from landfills.

The city has set its sights on a multi-million dollar, city-owned but privately built and operated composting facility that will also see a Calgary-wide Green Cart program.

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Former Cam Clark Ford site redesignated

Council approved a redesignation application for the former Cam Clark Ford site to allow a potential expansion by Propak Systems Ltd, April 2.

The 22-acre parcel, located at 925 Veterans Boulevard NE, is currently owned by Rocky View School Division. However, the application was made on behalf of Propak Systems Ltd., one of Airdrie’s largest employers.

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