City council approved the demolition of the Riverside School during Monday’s meeting but not without a spirited debate.

The petitioner is singer-songwriter Corb Lund, yes, THAT Corb Lund.

The city’s Public Services Committee heard Monday that an outdoor aquatic park and playing fields are the priority for the buildout of new recreation facilities.

Hazardous winter conditions are expected tonight and Tuesday morning. A short burst of heavy rain showers or flurries is expected late tonight, along with strong northwest winds gusting to 90 km/h. This will be followed by a rapid drop in temperature, likely causing any wet surfaces to freeze.

A neighbourhood resident is spearheading a campaign to save the old Riverside School from demolition.

Cypress County volunteer firefighters are tackling a blaze Friday south of Medicine Hat.

A good crowd of parents came out Thursday night to share their thoughts on the future of Webster Niblock School.

City’s airport is flying high with a nearly 50 per cent increase in traffic while major infrastructure upgrades to Third Street north and south will be put over to 2027.

Southview Community School parents took part in a facilitated workshop exercise Wednesday evening examining different impacts of the facility possibly closing.

Public consultations on the proposed closure of two city elementary schools begin Wednesday with Southview Community School followed by Thursday’s considering the fate of Webster Niblock.

Public school parents will have an opportunity to address the board’s decision to look at closing two city elementary schools starting on Wednesday with Southview.