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Alberta Court of Appeal said Justice Michele Hollins made no errors in law when she found Michael Roebuck guilty of first-degree murder.
2024-05-01 05:53
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
The Calgary Philippine Consulate General has an afternoon of celebrations planned for Nose Creek Park, where Philippine Inepedence Day is being celebrated in the region at the Jose Rizal monument. Starting at 1 p.m. with a Tagalog Mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the celebration will then move to Nose Creek Park at the Dr. […]
2023-06-08 09:12
There’s a while yet to come before Airdrie’s Festival of Lights kicks off for 2023, but organizers have announced a new community celebration to kick off this year’s festival when it comes to Nose Creek Park this winter. On the first day of the festival this year, the Airdrie Festival of Lights will be hosting […]
2023-06-07 08:32
Council endorsed an approach for the first phase of the upcoming southwest recreation centre project, with the goal of addressing the broadest recreation gaps that residents have voiced during the June 5 council meeting. The decided direction places a focus on leisure rather than constructing highly competitive amenities for the first steps of the facility. […]
2023-06-06 08:45
Airdrie country artist Brandon Lorenzo is joining Renegade Station for the upcoming Stagecoach Songwriters Series happening at Century Downs on June 13. In the third installment of the newly introduced series, folks can catch Lorenzo and Stettler-based country band Renegade Station as they share stories of their works and perform live for an all-ages audience. […]
2023-06-02 11:53
11-year-old Brooklyn Roberts’s poem submission for the national Meaning of Home contest was selected as a finalist in the competition, and won her a few prizes, not the least of which was a $10,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. The Meaning of Home is an annual Canada-wide contest where students across the country […]
2023-06-02 06:59
RVS Board of Trustees wrapped up final debates on the 2023/24 budget, deciding on a direction with a split vote which centered around a full-time position allocation to the Indigenous Learning department. The budget amounts to $318 million in expenditures for the school division. By the end of 2024, the division expects to have a […]
2023-06-01 10:33
Good Morning Airdrie! Angela Pitt was victorious in Airdrie-East in the Monday provincial election. “Health care is certainly top of the list, and in this last budget we were finally recognized and have one foot in the door in terms of a new health care facility for the people of Airdrie and area,” said Pitt […]
2023-05-31 17:19
Airdrie-East UCP candidate Angela Pitt was voted in for her third consecutive term as the ridings MLA, and hopes to see through a number of developments that came Airdrie’s way in her previous term. Wrapping up about two months’ worth of hard campaigning, Pitt said she’s now focused on seeing through developments of items like […]
2023-05-31 10:59
Airdrie’s Bellegarde’s Dragons hosted their semi-annual Trail by Fire fight night on Saturday, May 27, welcoming a roaring crowd to catch an evening of Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu action at the Airdrie Martial Arts Centre. Five local athletes participated in the 10-fight event, which was livestreamed through pay-per-view at wkainternational.tv. With Airdrie athletes […]
2023-05-30 09:46
Good Morning Airdrie! Airdrie’s incumbent UCP MLAs will be returning to the legislature as part of a UCP government victory in Monday’s provincial election. In Airdrie-East Angela Pitt of the UCP will be returning for her third term in office after earning 62 per cent of the vote, while NDP candidate Dan Nelles earned 35 […]
2023-05-29 20:16
Airdrie’s incumbent UCP MLAs will be returning to the legislature as part of a UCP government victory in Monday’s provincial election. In Airdrie-East Angela Pitt of the UCP will be returning for her third term in office after earning 62 per cent of the vote, while NDP candidate Dan Nelles earned 35 per cent of […]
2023-05-29 20:16
Seniors Week kicks off in Airdrie on June 5, and every day for seven days there will be things to do in Airdrie for both seniors and those who want to spend time with them. Kicking off Seniors Week on Monday, June 5 are vintage soda pop events being held at multiple locations across Airdrie. No […]
2023-05-29 08:00
A UCP candidate is standing by claims he made about a local school board lying to parents for political motives, despite calls from the school board to retract his statement. During an online candidates forum hosted by the Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce, Peter Guthrie, the UCP candidate for Airdrie-Cochrane, said the administration of […]
2023-05-27 12:02
A young Airdrie athlete made his competitive debut at the YYC Cup Boxing Tournament, fighting two opponents from May 4 to 7 and bringing home a gold medal. 14-year-old Sam Ramirez, who trains out of the Airdrie Martial Arts Centre, is celebrating the success of his first competitive appearance as a boxer after coming first […]
2023-05-26 10:49
Good Morning Airdrie! Monday is election day in Alberta. The NDP and UCP candidates for both Airdrie ridings took to the stage at the City of Airdrie and Airdrie Chamber of Commerce forum earlier this month. Read what was said here. We’ve put together a rundown on the history, the candidates and what you need […]
2023-05-25 16:56
airdrielife magazine was once again recognized by the magazine industry after being awarded the gold in the Digital Presence category at the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA) Awards on May 11. The local publication earned the first-place award for its easy-to-use website, described as a “visually well-structured site. It feels like a great extension of […]
2023-05-25 09:20
Good Morning Airdrie! Pete Knight Days is set to take over Crossfield June 9 and 10. “It’s cool to see that not only the Crossfield Chamber, but also the Town of Crossfield and local volunteers are pitching in for the parade. The Ag Society is hosting its own breakfast and market, and the Town of […]
2023-05-24 17:17
Airdrie Music Lessons donated the successful outcome of the first ever Old School Community Dinner and Dance to the Airdrie Food Bank on Friday, May 19, delivering $4,000 to assist the charity in its operations. In a new event introduced by Airdrie Music Lessons this year, the Old School Community Dinner and Dance saw students […]
2023-05-24 08:17
“A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.”– W.H. Auden This quote by Auden, a British-American poet noted for his poems Funeral Blues and The Age of Anxiety among others, provides a clue into the minds of those who write poetry. Good poetry takes the rigid structure and […]
2023-05-24 06:28
Good Morning Airdrie! The U15 boys Airdrie Hawks volleyball team earned silver at nationals earlier this month. “I can’t remember how many games went to three full sets, but numerous games got to that point. The boys were definitely pushed to their full limits,” said Head coach Jay Magis. “We faced some fierce competition from […]
2023-05-23 18:49
There will be lots going on in Crossfield come June 9 and 10 during Pete Knight Days, when the Town of Crossfield will be hosting its annual parade and Crossfield Rodeo Society will be hosting two days of rodeo fun. The weekend is kicking off with a community breakfast at 8 a.m. on June 9, […]
2023-05-23 08:50
The U15 boys Airdrie Hawks are celebrating a silver medal finish at the Canadian National Youth Volleyball Tournament in Edmonton from May 12 to 14. Lasting through the nine-game competition, the boys were up against some impressive teams across the country, managing to persevere and end with a second-place finish among tier 9 teams. Head coach […]
2023-05-19 08:40
Airdrie-Cochrane MLA and UCP Minister of Energy Peter Guthrie is running once again in the provincial election in the hopes of continuing to represent the residents of Airdrie and Cochrane in the provincial government. In his second election campaign, Guthrie said he’s hoping to continue the work he’s put in over the past four years […]
2023-05-19 07:32
Good Morning Airdrie! With the Alberta Provincial election set for a week from Monday, and early voting happening next week, we take a look at what the ridings, the candidates, and what you need to know. Read our story here. Weather The forecast for Friday is sunny in the morning with a 30 per cent […]
2023-05-18 17:31
Give a child the opportunity to learn strong literacy skills, and you’ll raise a little human with whom you will ultimately have more fulfilling and, um, possibly challenging conversations. For example, here at Airdrie Public Library (APL), we often overhear conversations between children and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers. A child leaving the library: “I […]
2023-05-18 17:15
With the Alberta Election coming up on May 29, here’s what Airdrie voters need to know. The ridings The City of Airdrie is currently split into two different electoral districts. Airdrie is split along 8 Street south of 1 Avenue NW and 24 Street north of 1 Avenue NW, with the western portion belonging to […]
2023-05-18 16:55
Volunteer Airdrie is a long-standing charity within Airdrie, and probably the first and best stop in linking community members with volunteer opportunities happening within the community. The charity brings opportunities to the attention of residents from supporting various charitable initiatives and events in the community, as well as lending a helping hand to individuals in […]
2023-05-18 15:29
Airdrie-based author Michelle Godard-Richer’s career is taking off after the positive reception of her first novel release, ‘Fatal Hunt’. Since releasing in October, Godard-Richer has been name N.N. Light’s Book Heaven Canadian Author of the Year, and is currently nominated for a Reward of Novel Excellence (RONE). In addition, the book has had very positive […]
2023-05-18 07:55
Beyond the Rockies, Alberta is made for adventurers. From south to north, Postmedia community reporters put to use their local expertise to give travellers the inside lane on small-town Alberta
2023-05-18 00:00
Good Morning Airdrie! Airdrie City Council approved this year’s tax rate bylaw at their meeting on Monday. “Overall property values have increased, which means the tax rate has decreased, as we’re able to spread out the tax burden over more properties,” Monica Labait, Manager of Revenue and Assessment Services with the City of Airdrie said. […]
2023-05-17 19:08
Council approved a request to explore a community area structure plan (CASP) in Airdrie’s southeast during the May 15 regular meeting, north of Yankee Valley Boulevard and east to the communities of Meadowbrook and Yankee Valley Estates. The request was submitted by B&A Planning Group on behalf of Highfield Land Management, or the Spring Valley […]
2023-05-17 11:14
City of Airdrie council approved the 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw on May 15, implementing a 5.97 municipal tax increase approved in 2023 budget deliberations. About 68 per cent of property tax bills go to the City of Airdrie. 31 Per cent are collected on behalf of the Government of Alberta to fund public education, and […]
2023-05-17 06:47
The Solidarity Movement of Alberta’s Airdrie-Cochrane candidate is Michael Andrusco, a former fire fighter putting his name up for election for the first time in 2023. Andrusco has been contemplating running to be MLA for some time now, saying current events inspired him to want to put in the effort. “It’s been coming for a […]
2023-05-16 07:46
Good Morning Airdrie! Airdrie-East UCP candidate Angela Pitt has spoken out about her concerns with theft and vandalisms of her campaign signs. “Large amounts of signs are going missing at night. It’s not in any particular neighbourhood—it seems to be all over,” said Pitt. “I’ve had e-mails from people walking their dogs at night, saying they’ve […]
2023-05-15 19:06
Long-time Cochrane resident Ron Voss is putting his name forward as an MLA hopeful for the first time in the 2023, running as a member of the Wildrose Loyalty Coalition and hoping to see a provincial governance shift if his party can gain a significant presence following the election. The Wildrose Loyalty Coalition is aiming […]
2023-05-15 08:05
Airdrie-East MLA Angela Pitt spoke out about a streak of thefts and vandalism impacting her campaign, saying she’s never seen the problem so prominent in any other election race she’s been in before. Pitt has served as the Airdrie-East MLA for the past two terms, and with this being her third election, she said theft […]
2023-05-12 09:37
Good Morning Airdrie! Airdrie artist Melissa Bruglemans-LaBelle illustrated a children’s book about the history of the Stampede pancake breakfast. “I didn’t know much about Wildhorse Jack (who the book is based on). He was a big legend, but I always thought Guy Weadick was the one that had started the pancake breakfast, so I was […]
2023-05-11 18:47
A newly-released children’s book explores the story behind the Calgary Stampede pancake breakfast tradition through inspiration from true stories. Calgary-based author Brenda Joyce Leahy teamed up with Airdrie artist Melissa Bruglemans-LaBelle to tell the story of Flip Flop Flapjack, about ‘Wildhorse’ Jack Morton, who first started the pancake breakfast tradition in 1923. Morton is Leahy’s grandfather, […]
2023-05-11 10:02
Good Morning Airdrie! Candidates in the local MLA races took part in the City and Chamber’s election forum on Tuesday night. Airdrie-East candidates Angela Pitt (UCP) and Dan Nelles (NDP) and Airdrie-Cochrane candidates Peter Guthrie (UCP) and Shaun Fluker (NCP) heard questions on a variety of subjects and issues throughout the evening, sharing their personal […]
2023-05-10 18:50
MLA hopefuls for the Airdrie-East and Airdrie-Cochrane ridings took to the stage at Bert Church Theatre on May 9 to address hot topics posed to them by the City of Airdrie, Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, and residents. Airdrie-East candidates Angela Pitt (UCP) and Dan Nelles (NDP) and Airdrie-Cochrane candidates Peter Guthrie (UCP) and Shaun Fluker […]
2023-05-10 09:07
North Rocky View Community Links was pleased to see a high turnout of runners join the Know Where to Turn Marathon on May 7, and is currently calculating the funds raised to support programs that tackle family violence issues in the Airdrie area. Formerly the Legacy Run to End Family Violence, the event took on […]
2023-05-10 06:52
Good Morning Airdrie! The Airdrie Knights of Columbus 40 Cans for Lent saw $28,000 worth of donations to the Airdrie Food Bank. “Everyone feels very positive. The Knights of Columbus enthused that we were able to contribute to the food bank, especially in their hour of need,” said Wayne MacGillivray of the Knights of Columbus. […]
2023-05-09 18:44
Bert Church Theatre is the place to be this evening to learn more about the candidates running to represent Airdrie within the Government of Alberta, with the four candidates running in both Airdrie-East and Airdrie-Cochrane attending. The forum is free to attend, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the forum beginning at 7 p.m. […]
2023-05-09 05:58
Good Morning Airdrie! The City of Airdrie and the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce’s is holding their candidate forum tonight at 7 p.m. at Bert Church Theatre, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and is free to attend. The forum will also be available on Youtube to Live Stream and a recording will be available afterwards. […]
2023-05-08 19:16
The Airdrie Knights of Columbus and the Airdrie Food Bank are celebrating an incredibly successful 40 Cans for Lent, which saw the equivalent of $28,000 in support generated for the charity through both non-perishable food and monetary donations. 2023’s 40 Cans for Lent proved to be the most successful to date. It’s been an annual […]
2023-05-08 09:53
Shaun Fluker has stepped forward as the NDP candidate for the Airdrie-Cochrane riding, hoping voters will choose him to represent the constituency’s voices following the upcoming election. Fluker first moved to Cochrane in 2005, raising a family in the community. He’s running as a provincial candidate for the first time ever. A lawyer by trade, […]
2023-05-05 09:10
Good Morning Airdrie! There are two opportunities to learn about the provincial election candidates coming up. The first is this Sunday at the Airdrie Public Library when they hold their Coffee with the Candidates function from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The second is the City of Airdrie and the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming […]
2023-05-04 18:16
According to a study published in the journal Mental Health and Social Inclusion, researchers from the University of East Anglia in the UK found that people with more literacy tend to have better social outcomes in terms of mental and physical health, employment, financial stability, and housing and food security. The research pulled together data […]
2023-05-04 18:09
Airdrie-East’s MLA of the UCP Angela Pitt is hoping voters will choose her in the upcoming election to be their representative voice with the provincial government. Pitt has served as Airdrie-Easts MLA for the past two terms, and is hoping to secure a third term to continue her efforts in representing issues important to Airdronians […]
2023-05-04 10:44
NDP candidate Dan Nelles is hoping to be voted in as Airdrie-East’s next MLA in the upcoming provincial election. A former high school teacher, current Airdrie Public Library board chair, and currently employed at the Alberta Teacher’s Association in Calgary, Nelles has had a long history of working with educators and serving in Airdrie. As a […]
2023-05-04 07:12
Good Morning Airdrie! In June, the Kiwanis Club of Airdrie Foothills will be hosting A Bark in the Park in support of Airdrie and Distric Victims Services. “We’re hoping families will come out and enjoy it. Even if they don’t have a dog, they can come and see some of the events going on,” said […]
2023-05-03 18:38
Good Morning Airdrie! In June, the Kiwanis Club of Airdrie Foothills will be hosting A Bark in the Park in support of Airdrie and Distric Victims Services. “We’re hoping families will come out and enjoy it. Even if they don’t have a dog, they can come and see some of the events going on,” said […]
2023-05-03 18:38
The City of Airdrie and the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce partnered to host a candidate forum ahead of the provincial election to help residents make up their minds on who they’d like to vote for. With doors opening at 6:30 p.m. at the Bert Church Theatre next Tuesday, all residents are welcome to attend and […]
2023-05-03 08:19
Good Morning Airdrie! Airdrie City Council will be looking into how to hold AHS more accountable on EMS response times. At their council meeting Monday, council passed a motion to have staff strategize a plan to get more frequent and accurate reports. “We, as a city, have to FOIP to compare our response times, and […]
2023-05-02 18:23
Good Morning Airdrie! Airdrie City Council will be looking into how to hold AHS more accountable on EMS response times. At their council meeting Monday, council passed a motion to have staff strategize a plan to get more frequent and accurate reports. “We, as a city, have to FOIP to compare our response times, and […]
2023-05-02 18:23
City of Airdrie council passed a motion on Monday, May 1 for staff to strategize how the City can hold AHS more accountable when it comes to EMS response time data, and receive more frequent and accurate updates on response times in the community. The motion essentially directed Airdrie Fire Department (AFD) Chief Mike Pirie […]
2023-05-02 07:53
Airdrie RCMP and the Airdrie Fire Department are investigating an arson at Ecole Edwards Elementary School. On Tuesday around 12:40 a.m., Airdrie fire and RCMP members were called to the school after “unknown persons” had ignited the rubber surface beneath the school’s playground equipment, Mounties said in a written statement. While police and firefighters are […]
2023-05-02 04:35
Good Morning Airdrie! The writ has been issued for the May 29 provincial election, with Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP trying to hold off Rachel Notley’s NDP. You can read about the writ here. In Airdrie, UCP MLA Angela Pitt is running for her third term in the riding of Airdrie-East, while UCP MLA […]
2023-05-01 18:54
Good Morning Airdrie! The writ has been issued for the May 29 provincial election, with Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP trying to hold off Rachel Notley’s NDP. You can read about the writ here. In Airdrie, UCP MLA Angela Pitt is running for her third term in the riding of Airdrie-East, while UCP MLA […]
2023-05-01 18:54
Dog lovers of all ages can get a kick out of a new event coming to Nose Creek Park on June 10, with the Kiwanis Club of Airdrie Foothills presenting A Bark in the Park in support of Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society (ADVAS)’s Jake the Support Dog. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
2023-05-01 07:28
Mark May 27 in your calendars for an evening of martial arts entertainment when Trial by Fire 13 comes to the Airdrie Martial Arts Centre. The evening is currently loaded with action provided by Airdrie’s Bellegarde’s Dragons, as well as other gyms from around the world, with currently 12 fights lined up, half of which feature […]
2023-04-28 09:59
One of the missions of Airdrie Public Library (APL) is to be an accessible and inclusive place. This can be experienced through something as simple as having a safe space to sit and read or as complex as providing a collection that offers access to literature in all its many genres and forms. One of […]
2023-04-27 19:47
Good morning Airdrie! The Airdrie Home and Lifestyle show is this weekend. “Our booths are sold out and our exhibitors are all ready to go. Our entertainment schedule is going to be very family oriented, so we’re excited to have some of the cute things come back,” said Airdrie Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marilyne […]
2023-04-27 19:37
The Airdrie Food Bank has a long history of serving Airdrie, dating back to 1984, first started by a group of community members from various churches. It was a different time for Airdrie. It only became incorporated as a City in 1985, and according to the 1986 census, had a population of 10,390. Now nearly […]
2023-04-27 11:06
This Saturday, the Airdrie Home and Lifestyle Show is making a return, showcasing nearly 200 local businesses and featuring a plethora of food, entertainment and shopping for the whole family. From April 29 to 30, a $5 entry fee will get you a pass to see what various businesses and organizations in and around Airdrie […]
2023-04-27 06:54
Good morning Airdrie! There are a high volume of road and utility projects coming this summer to Airdrie. “It’s a substantial program, but I think that’s to be expected from one of the fastest-growing cities in western Canada,” said Glenn Archer, Team Leader of Capital Projects at the City of Airdrie. “There is a lot of […]
2023-04-26 18:13
The City of Airdrie is undertaking a number of capital projects this spring and summer which are sure to affect traffic flow at times. Glenn Archer, Team Leader of Capital Projects at the City of Airdrie, said there’s a fairly high volume of work being done on Airdrie roadways this year. “It’s a substantial program, […]
2023-04-26 09:47
Good morning Airdrie! Bert Church High School’s Wizard of Oz hits the Bert Church Theatre Stage next week. “I chose the Wizard of Oz because I was looking for something very different from last year’s Mama Mia. It had a lot of adult themes and content, and we weren’t able to get the younger kids […]
2023-04-25 19:12
The students of Bert Church High School are bringing the classic story of the Wizard of Oz to the stage at Bert Church Theatre in a family-friendly show they’re hoping the community will join them for. Audiences can follow the story of Dorothy Gale, a teenager who is carried away by a Kansas tornado and finds […]
2023-04-25 12:36
For Mom, For Women Campaign taking Mother’s Day reservations in support of Airdrie Health Foundation
Anybody hoping to treat mom while at the same time helping new and expecting mothers throughout the community may want to consider booking a reservation at State & Main between during the For Mom, For Women campaign from May 6 to 14. Throughout the campaign, Airdrie’s State & Main will be donating $10 for every […]
2023-04-25 07:05
Good morning Airdrie! Volunteer Airdrie has launched an online fundraising campaign for it’s Youth Volunteer Corps program “We had applied for a couple of provincial grants, but unfortunately we weren’t successful with either one. This crowdfunding platform goal… represents the gap in our funding relative to our annual cost of this programming,” said Maffitt. “If […]
2023-04-24 17:38
Volunteer Airdrie society just launched an online fundraising campaign to support the Youth Volunteer Corps program, which 180 local kids participate in annually. Launched through the Government of Alberta’s crowdfunding service, Volunteer Airdrie Society is hoping to raise $25,000 to help fund the yearly expenses associated with the program. Dave Maffitt, chair of the Volunteer […]
2023-04-24 06:55
The U16 and U19 AA Zone 2 Blaze ringette teams took to the national stage from April 9 to 15, celebrating the accomplishments of the girls who attended. The U19 Blaze had an incredibly successful run after securing a silver medal overall, finishing with a 7 – 1 win-loss record throughout the week, and the […]
2023-04-21 10:20
The community of Big Springs is going to be impacted by a significant overhaul of underground power lines this summer when FortisAlberta begins its cable replacement project. FortisAlberta presented to City of Airdrie council on April 17 detailing the intentions surrounding the project, citing that cables within the Big Springs community have been the cause […]
2023-04-21 08:31
Airdrie rural RCMP are looking for public assistance in finding a stolen trailer containing a litany of belongings, including 18 firearms locked inside a gun safe. RCMP received a call Friday morning that a cargo trailer in Crossfield had been detached from a truck and hitched to another car in a parking lot on Railway […]
2023-04-21 07:47
Good morning Airdrie! The City of Airdrie is looking into a move to a black bin system for garbage collection. Introducing a black bin program would see Airdrie move to an automated system, where specially equipped vehicles would pick up and empty the bins as they drive past. A potential black bin program could take on […]
2023-04-20 19:01
While Airdrie Public Library (APL) programmers are on break until May 1, we’d like to direct your attention to the new art display on our walls. Called Cutting it Up in the 50’s, the exhibit is from a group called the Hive Mind Art Collective. This unique collection features female artists in both their collaborative […]
2023-04-20 18:50
Parents with kids 12 and under can avoid admission fees when taking them to see the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra (RMSO) perform at the Polaris Centre for the Performing Arts until May of 2024. Thanks to a corporate sponsorship from Airdrie’s Skyline Music Studio, the newly introduced Mini Maestro program allows kids 12 and under […]
2023-04-20 11:14
The City of Airdrie will be issuing a survey to residents to gauge interest on converting to a black bin garbage collection program in coming weeks. City staff presented the proposal of hosting targeted public engagement around a potential black bin program during the April 17 meeting, citing that a 2022 survey’s results reflected a […]
2023-04-20 08:48
Good morning Airdrie! Street sweeping begins in Airdrie next week, make sure to move your car from the street when it comes to your neighbourhood. “Look for large orange signs at entrances to your neighbourhood and ensure your vehicle is moved off the street on the dates indicated on the sign. The orange signs are […]
2023-04-19 18:49
The City of Airdrie will begin street sweeping operations on April 25, and issued a release reminding residents to move their cars when their areas are scheduled to avoid being ticketed and towed. Large orange signs will be present at neighbourhood entrances indicating the dates and times when vehicles will need to be moved. The […]
2023-04-19 09:29
City-owned facility user fees and Airdrie Transit fees are looking at general increases starting September 1 after council approved the changes during the April 17 meeting. All price shifts moved City of Airdrie facility and transit services in line with market average prices, based on what other publicly and privately-owned facilities and services are charging […]
2023-04-19 07:14
Good morning Airdrie! User fees will be going up across many City of Airdrie facilities and services, including Genesis Place and transit, on September 1 after a decision by council on Monday. Family passes at Genesis Place will see a $72 increase, but the city will also be introducing a single-parent family pass for the […]
2023-04-18 18:53
City of Airdrie council met on April 17, approving user fee changes for City facilities and services during the Council Budget Committee and hearing of Fortis Alberta’s intentions for a robust cable replacement pilot program impacting the community of Big Springs this summer. User Fee Changes Council accepted user fee changes relating to City of […]
2023-04-18 08:02
Good morning Airdrie! 16 local women will be making their competitive boxing debuts later this month after months of training with Humble Boxing Academy. “We’ve taken around 20 to 30 regular moms, sisters, aunties—just your local airdronians and offered them three months of free training for them to compete at this event raising money for […]
2023-04-17 19:41
16 women from Airdrie are making their competitive boxing debuts after going through three months of training at Humble Boxing Academy in preparation for the newly introduced Canadian Women’s Boxing Contest (CWBC) at the Town and Country Centre on April 29. Humble Boxing Academy opened its doors to women of all ages and skill levels […]
2023-04-17 07:17
Good morning Airdrie! Balzac teen and Airdrie student Mark Norregaard was one of the winners of the 4-H Canada annual science fair. “I enjoy all sciences, and moving into my future, I’d like to do a job based around animal or agricultural-based sciences,” said Norregaard. “Any way I can mix those together to make a […]
2023-04-16 17:35
Some private animal shelters in and around Calgary say they’re being inundated with surrendered dogs, saying it’s the aftermath of poorly planned adoptions during the pandemic. Belinda Morrison and husband Colin runs CB Rescue out of Stavely, a registered non-profit. They’ve been rescuing dogs for 12 years and Morrison said they’ve been getting more calls […]
2023-04-15 11:58
4-H Canada named Balzac teen and Airdrie student Mark Norregaard as one of the winners of the ogranization’s annual science fair this year. Norregaard has been participating in science fairs for about five years now. He won at last year’s 4-H Canada Science Fair as well as the Calgary Youth Science Fair, and his experiment […]
2023-04-14 08:44
Iron Horse Park is celebrating the success of its first ever Bunny Run fundraiser, which raised $1,061 and 380 lbs. of food for the Airdrie Food Bank on April 8. Iron Horse Park had its trains up and running for the first day of the year on Easter Sunday, welcoming families out to journey throughout […]
2023-04-14 07:43
Good morning Airdrie! Longtime local volunteer Jim Akazawa was honoured with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. “(Akazawa) is typically quiet, but if he has something important to say, he’s not afraid to say it. He loves children a lot, and that’s why he joined Kiwanis,” said Nancy Wigglesworth, president of Kiwanis Club of Airdrie Foothills. […]
2023-04-13 18:24
The Kiwanis Club of Airdrie Foothills honoured long-standing volunteer Jim Akazawa with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for his years of service and contributions to support the Airdrie community. Akazawa was part of the Kiwanis Club of Airdrie Foothills since its inception, serving as both treasurer and secretary of the board starting in […]
2023-04-13 09:04
Spring is a delightful time of year. The birds eye nesting places, new calves frolic among mucky fields, and gardeners dust off the tools they tucked away last fall. Here at Airdrie Public Library (APL), we’re revving up for our new Spring session, which launches Monday, May 1. To celebrate the coronation of King Charles […]
2023-04-13 07:50
Good morning Airdrie! As part of the City of Airdrie’s naming of the Airdrie Water Tower as a historic resource last June the city planned to paint it last year but was unable to find contractors. The repainting project will instead begin this April. Last month we took a look back at the water tower’s […]
2023-04-12 19:28
The Happy Paws veterinary clinic has expanded its services and opened a second location
2023-04-12 08:41
Good morning Airdrie! Airdrie Health Foundation is starting fundraising efforts for enhanced nurse training, maintaining the Pregnancy and Beyond program, and equipment to enhance eye care at urgent care after the board approved the latest funding round on April 5. “We’re funding that course for 28 nurses. It’s an advanced resuscitation program designated for health […]
2023-04-11 19:14
Ticket sales have started for the 9th annual Mayor’s Leadership Prayer Breakfast at the Town and Country Centre on May 3, with funds being raised for Meals on Wheels this year. The annual event sees Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown invite the community for a morning breakfast, hearing inspirational talks from key speakers and taking part […]
2023-04-11 09:48
The Airdrie Health Foundation is starting fundraising efforts for enhanced nurse training, maintaining the Pregnancy and Beyond program, and equipment to enhance eye care at urgent care after the board approved the latest funding round on April 5. One of the health foundation’s key fundraising focuses in the latest funding round is to provide nurses […]
2023-04-11 09:14
Good morning Airdrie! Summer is fast approaching and BGC Airdrie has plenty of summer camp options open for registration right now. “We are back to our normal summer camps post-COVID, where we can have 100 participants, go on two out trips a week, and enjoy the endless possibilities for adventure,” said Abby Charlton, director of […]
2023-04-10 20:02
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