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The City of Airdrie is getting a $1-million boost from the federal government to support efforts to prevent gun crime and gang violence. Calgary-Skyview MP George Chahal made the funding announcement at Airdrie City Hall on Monday, alongside Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown. The Liberal MP called the funding, which comes from Public Safety Canada’s Building […]
2024-01-21 17:00
Mounties are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at an Airdrie 7-Eleven early Saturday morning. RCMP say they received a report of a person armed with a gun robbing the convenience store at 2002 Luxstone Boulevard in Airdrie at 12:44 a.m. Saturday. The suspect — described as a male […]
2024-01-19 17:00
Heavy equipment fraudulently rented from dealers before being resold, police allege.
2023-12-20 17:00
Later in the afternoon, Rocky View County issued a fire advisory banning the use of fireworks and most outdoor burning
2023-12-04 17:00
A four-year-old boy, rushed to hospital early this month after nearly drowning in a community pond in Airdrie, has died, RCMP confirmed Tuesday. The boy, identified by an online fundraiser as John-Williams Abdou Fru, succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Sunday and is being remembered as a “vibrant boy, so full of life.” “He […]
2023-10-17 07:22
As fall hangs over us all, we here at Airdrie Public Library (APL) are taking a wee break to prepare for the second half of our fall programming. Registration for Fall 2 starts Monday, Oct. 16 with programs hitting the ground on Monday, Oct. 30. But first, a reminder of our annual Pumpkin Palooza on […]
2023-10-12 07:34
Ten-year-old Mercedes Wollman took home the championship buckle for barrel racing and pole bending events from the Calgary Stampede 4-H Rodeo last week. “That was a pretty big accomplishment down at the Stampede grounds, but she’s also been doing quite well all over Alberta,” said Jodi Wollman, Mercedes’ mother. Mercedes and her family live just […]
2023-10-03 06:23
If staff at Airdrie Public Library were asked to give an “elevator pitch” for the importance of public libraries, we’d throw in comments about being a community hub, or a place where the World’s knowledge is at your fingertips, or maybe a plug for the growing number of digital resources they offer. All that is […]
2023-09-12 07:06
Elementary school is underway and we here at Airdrie Public Library’s (APL) would like to take a moment to talk about a resource just for teachers. It’s important to recognize the significant contribution to our children from educators. Anyone who is a teacher or knows a teacher, is aware of the many hours of preparation […]
2023-09-08 07:12
On Saturday September 9th and Sunday September 10th, local Redline/Real Broker realtors David Dempsey and Cat Tyler are hosting Airdrie’s first Back to School Thrift-for-All Kids Clothing Exchange at the Airdrie Lutheran Church of the Master. Event organizer Cat Tyler explains, “this community event is for families with kids of all ages to ease the […]
2023-08-31 07:11
As children prepare to return to school over the next few weeks, we here at Airdrie Public Library (APL) have a few suggestions to help them keep reading for pleasure after school. Under the eResources tab on the APL website, you’ll find a pair of highly useful library resources called NoveList K-8 and NoveList Plus. […]
2023-08-31 07:00
RCMP and emergency crews are still trying to locate the victim in the water
2023-08-30 06:52
When Calgary-area man Ryan Wade Nolan shot a co-worker in the leg he wasn’t intending to harm him, he told an Airdrie court Friday. And Nolan, who pleaded guilty in March to a charge of intentionally discharging a firearm while being reckless to the safety of another person, insisted he accidentally shot Jason Hare. Nolan […]
2023-08-25 12:08
It’s hard to believe Airdrie Public Library’s (APL) Summer programs are coming to an end. Of course, you realize this means our Fall programs are waiting to launch just beyond the September long weekend. While some might not be ready to talk about Fall, we’re eager to brag about our overflowing cornucopia of programs. Look […]
2023-08-17 07:52
Sober Friends Society founder Mike Loughman and friend Brodie Bennett-Aru are currently preparing to walk 320 kilometres from Edmonton to Airdrie later this month to raise awareness around mental health and addiction, as well as raise funds for both the Sober Friends Society and the Mood Disorder Society of Canada. The journey, named Mike Marches […]
2023-08-10 07:43
For the past eight years, the Thumbs Up Foundation has been tirelessly working to break down barriers for Airdronians to access mental health services. There is no easy way to fit the charity into a box. From high-level advocacy to direct involvement with people looking for help, to collaborating with service providers and researchers to […]
2023-08-09 06:39
Canada is largely a country built through immigration, and Black people of Caribbean and African heritage have been a part of it since the earliest days of colonization. However, recognition of their contributions to this country, politically, culturally, and economically, have been largely left out of the Canadian story. As part of its official multiculturalism […]
2023-08-08 08:36
Three Airdrie athletes who compete on the Rocky View Rebels roller derby team made the trip to Valence, France as part of Team Canada to compete in the Junior Roller Derby World Cup. April Willie, Rylee Stilborn, and Meira McEllistrum all made the cut to compete with Team Canada after attending tryouts last October. Two […]
2023-08-03 06:16
The Nose Creek Valley Museum has had to put art exhibits to the side for the past two-and-a-half years but is returning the summer tradition starting on August 3 with the “dot.dot.dot.” exhibit, featuring a collection of works by late artist Mary Shannon Will. From August 3 to 30, the exhibit will feature 26 different […]
2023-08-01 09:52
Airdrie’s Bellegarde’s Dragons made the trip to Des Moines, Iowa from June 21 to 25 for the Thai Boxing Association (TBA) Classic and Muay Thai World Expo, with one athlete coming home with a championship belt and another five testing their mettle on an international stage. Six Airdrie athletes attended the tournament, with Anthony Palombo […]
2023-07-31 08:06
The Thumbs Up Foundation has announced August 24 as the date for its 8th annual golf tournament fundraiser and sent an open invite for Airdronians to pick up their tickets. Coming to Woodside Golf Course once again, those that attend can enjoy a day of golf while at the same time supporting the Thumbs Up […]
2023-07-28 09:50
Stepping into a new role as Minister of Infrastructure in Premier Danielle Smith’s cabinet, Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie received a list of top priorities that will be worked on over the next four years on July 26. The Minister of Infrastructure’s mandate letter was publicly shared yesterday, and within, Premier Danielle Smith set a number […]
2023-07-27 08:17
There is a recurring theme when talking with Airdrie’s Paul Hamilton about his general outlook on life. He is stubborn. He doesn’t give up. He doesn’t back down. So when he was eliminated from the American reality series Tough as Nails, it was a tough pill to swallow. It happened over a year ago in […]
2023-07-26 06:56
Metal music enthusiasts can look forward to a weekend of moshpits when the Loud as Hell Festival returns on August 4. Whether it be for a day or an entire weekend of camping, there’s a long list of metal acts to catch in Drumheller from August 4 to 6, as well as plenty of other […]
2023-07-25 08:11
The remodeled kitchen will allow BGC Airdrie to serve 600 youth more than 1,500 meals and 13,000 snacks annually. Made possible by a partnership between BGC Canada and goeasy, this is the 100th “easybites” kitchen. Starting in 2014, it’s part of a $2.5 million commitment over 10 years from goeasy to remodel 100 kitchens at […]
2023-07-21 07:21
The library is the most important place in Airdrie. The Library Board and staff at Airdrie Public Library (APL) would, of course, agree with this statement, but is it a fair one? In a digital world where the endless flow of information and entertainment is instantaneously available through a hand-held device, why would a boring […]
2023-07-20 10:09
The Korean War Battle of Gapyeong Victory Monument was presented to Airdrie by the City of Gapyeong. “We are honoured to have this monument in our city, where it will inspire generations to come and foster a deeper understanding of our shared history,” said Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown. “This monument serves as a lasting testament […]
2023-07-13 05:21
Airdrie Public Library (APL) has a large selection of graphic novels for a broad range of ages and reading levels. Graphic novels are sort of like comic books on steroids. The former tends to feature ongoing monthly narratives like The Mighty Thor, Harley Quinn, or Archie and Friends, while graphics novels are usually stand along […]
2023-07-12 06:42
For the better part of two decades, Laurie Jacob-Toews has been striving to ensure that her favourite part of Stampede remains a key component of the annual 10-day festival. “For me, it’s about the agriculture piece,” says the longtime 4-H Club volunteer who also counts herself among the Calgary Stampede organization’s more than 3,000 official […]
2023-07-10 01:28
The City of Airdrie is moving forward with an artificial turf field at Ed Eggerer Athletic Park that could be completed by 2024, but won’t be moving forward with a potential air-supported dome at the site. Several on council expressed concern about the proposed price tag that was presented for the project, $7.8 million. “I’m […]
2023-07-06 11:36
Canada Day is coming up this Saturday, and there’s a lot going on in Airdrie to celebrate the country’s 156th birthday. Below we’ve provided a rundown of where people should be to join in on the celebrations. Morning events: Fresh at 8 a.m., a pancake breakfast is being hosted in the Safeway parking lot along […]
2023-06-29 07:43
City of Airdrie council approved first reading of the Clean Energy Improvement Plan (CEIP) Bylaw, giving administration the green light to start early discussions and work out details of how the program will look and costs associated. The spirit of the CEIP is to reduce barriers for property owners to make energy efficiency upgrades to their homes […]
2023-06-28 10:29
An investigation is currently underway of what has been deemed a homicide that happened just southeast of Airdrie. Airdrie rural RCMP responded to a call regarding a suspicious death in the area of Range Road 284 and Township Road 264 at around 8:30 a.m. on June 9. An autopsy conducted at the Calgary Office of […]
2023-06-28 08:28
City of Airdrie council endorsed a five-year action plan to see more housing options brought to Airdrie through a combined approach on June 19. Presented by Jessica DeVreeze, City of Airdrie Public Policy Specialist for Affordable Housing, the plan will take multiple approaches to leveraging support for more affordable housing options and seeing private developers […]
2023-06-27 11:02
As all library users know, programmers at Airdrie Public Library (APL) don’t take the summer off. We kick into summer mode on July 3 with some terrific programming. The TD Summer Reading CLUB (SRC) launches on July 3 for Grades K-7 and July 5 for preschoolers (ages 3-4). This year’s theme of Summer of Discover […]
2023-06-26 07:20
The passenger of a speeding motorcycle died late Thursday after it crashed into the centre median of the QE2 Highway near Airdrie and burst into flames. The incident began when a motorcycle was seen speeding past an RCMP traffic division cruiser in the northbound lanes of the QE2 about three kilometres south of Airdrie, RCMP […]
2023-06-23 10:32
Local Save On Foods locations are celebrating the success of the annual Share It Forward campaign, which raised $2624.45 for the Airdrie Food Bank this month. Every June, Save On Food locations across Canada host the week-long campaign, raising funds for local food banks through the sale of Western Family products. For every Western Family […]
2023-06-23 10:17
The RCMP is celebrating its 150th anniversary on June 30, and detachments across the country are hosting community events to commemorate the milestone, with Airdrie being no exception. Across the street from the Airdrie RCMP detachment on Highland Park Way from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Airdrie RCMP detachment is inviting families to join […]
2023-06-23 06:22
City of Airdrie council agreed to have administration explore partnering with Le Conseil scolaire FrancoSud school division to see recreation facilities enhanced at the recently funded high school and the community at broad have access to amenities. The school division received funding to construct a new high school in the Reunion neighbourhood in the 2023 budget. It’s […]
2023-06-22 08:55
The 2023 Mayor for a Day Challenge resulted in a new pollinator-friendly garden being planted at East Lake Park on Thursday, June 15 after Ashlyn W. was declared the year’s winner for her proposal to support bee populations through pollination. The garden planted kicked off Airdrie’s 2023 Pollinator Week. About 20 different plant types were […]
2023-06-21 08:06
The Airdrie and District Community Foundation held its annual gala on Thursday, June 15, donating $28,000 to local charities and not for profits, and celebrating the astounding growth that it has experienced to date. During the gala, the Airdrie Public Library, Airdrie Performing Arts, Variety Alberta, Community Links, and Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society […]
2023-06-20 08:33
Books are a gateway, and we here at Airdrie Public Library (APL) understand this. No, reading books won’t suddenly turn you into a rocket scientist, or a lumberjack, or queer, but they do provide a gateway to practical knowledge and understanding of the world around us and within us. American author Matthew Rivers, in an […]
2023-06-19 07:15
A pair of athletes out of Horizon Taekwon-Do earned their way onto the Canadian National Team to compete at the Taekwon-Do World Championships in Finland come September. 19-year-old Makenna VandenBrink and 15-year-old Octavian Ailenei will be making the trip to Tampere, Finland as part of the Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation International (CTFI)’s Team Canada, representing both […]
2023-06-19 07:06
Rocky View Schools (RVS) board of trustees wrapped up its final meeting of the 2022-2023 school year on June 15. During the meeting, accommodations for Cobblestone Creek elementary students outside of the French Immersion program will be attending a new school, some locally developed courses were approved, and delegation of project tenders was granted to […]
2023-06-16 10:07
Crossfield-based author Gary Poier’s debut book, “Make Retiring Easy”, sets out to help others determine how to make the most of their retirement years by offering 30 different approaches to thinking about retirement. The upcoming book looks at retirement from a personal growth perspective. Within, Poier encourages those approaching and in retirement to set a […]
2023-06-15 11:07
On May 29th, Albertans chose the party that will govern us for the next four years. Congratulations to the UCP on their win. Not all share political affiliation, but we all share the same need to have access to an efficient, effective health care system that will deliver quality, timely care. Unfortunately, that’s not what […]
2023-06-14 07:04
The Nose Creek Watershed Partnership (NCWP), comprised of the City of Airdrie, City of Calgary, Rocky View County, Town of Crossfield, Calgary Airport Authority and the Bow River Basin Council, was honoured with an Alberta Emerald Award for Environmental Leadership Governance and awarded a $2,000 grant. Established in 1998, the award comes on the year […]
2023-06-13 11:27
The library of the 21st century is not the one your grandparents would have walked to after school when they were kids. No, this one can follow you wherever you go. If you’re going camping this summer, or doing that long planned for road trip, or even travelling overseas, your library can go with you. […]
2023-06-12 06:54
The 100 Women Who Care Airdrie wrapped up their second quarterly meeting of 2023 on Tuesday, June 6, giving a donation of at least $9,100 to the Sober Friends Society. The ladies gathered at Smitty’s for the latest meeting, hearing presentations from the Rocky View Foundation, the Sober Friends Society, and the Airdrie Field Turf […]
2023-06-09 08:50
The City of Airdrie is undertaking a project to see 10,000 trees planted within the community of Sierra Springs this summer after securing a $50,000 federal grant through the 2 Billion Trees Program. The federal grant was introduced, and like the name suggest, its goal is to see two billion trees planted across the country […]
2023-06-09 07:21
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