Earlier today (April 27th) the Provincial Government announced more money for an affordable housing project in Calgary, something Airdrie is still working towards.

Managing Director for Airdrie Housing Limited, Shelly Sweet, says that it's great to hear progress is being made across the province and is hoping their projects will soon be up and running.

A current development on the old RCMP site on Edmonton Trail has been stalled after a major partner backed out of the project.

Sweet is waiting in anticipation for the 2016 report on Airdrie housing needs, which will be sent to City Council in May.

According to last year's report, nearly 80 local families were on the waitlist for affordable housing, some have been there for over a year, with only 44 units readily available.

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