At last night's City Council meeting (October 2nd) Councillors approved some special days to commemorate local causes.

Mayor Peter Brown explains some of the days that were officially proclaimed.

"Neuralgia Day, October 7th. We have a Waste Reduction Week, October 16th to the 22nd. National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day, October the 15th"

May 4th was also designated as Stephen's Backpacks Yellow Hat Day to recognize the local organization and their founder Jim McPhee, who past away from Cancer in May.

Questions, comments or story ideas? Email us at news@discoverairdrie.com