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Alberta's first tornado of 2024 confirmed near Airdrie

Alberta's first tornado of 2024 confirmed near Airdrie

A witness recorded a video of the tornado as it developed beneath a rapidly developing storm cell.
Rocky View County housing premises closed due to health violations

Rocky View County housing premises closed due to health violations

AHS lists 17 breaches of the Public Health Act, including garbage and debris throughout the home, non functioning utilities, and damage to the building.
Deadly workplace incident in Airdrie leads to convictions

Deadly workplace incident in Airdrie leads to convictions

An Alberta court held a supervisor accountable on April 11 for the oversight that led to Habtom Abraha’s death in 2019, convicting him of failing to take necessary precautions to protect the construction worker in Airdrie.
Rapid test project tackling Alberta's syphilis outbreak

Rapid test project tackling Alberta's syphilis outbreak

Using groundbreaking rapid testing devices and an innovative community-involved project, University of Alberta researchers are hoping to bend the curve of syphilis infections.
Alberta government rejects Calgary motion to allow permanent residents to vote in civic elections

Alberta government rejects Calgary motion to allow permanent residents to vote in civic elections

“Our government will continue to protect the integrity of our elections and make sure voting is accessible for all Albertans who are Canadian citizens,” McIver said.
Rural leaders say Bill 20 ‘a hammer to undermine’ municipal autonomy

Rural leaders say Bill 20 ‘a hammer to undermine’ municipal autonomy

Alberta's rural leaderships say they are being actively undermined by Bill 20, and vow to "not sit back and take it."
Mayor Peter Brown cautious about Bill 20

Mayor Peter Brown cautious about Bill 20

Brown noted a couple of positive things to come out of the new legislation in a recent interview.
Appeal denied for Airdrie killer Michael Roebuck

Appeal denied for Airdrie killer Michael Roebuck

According to media reports, the three-member Alberta Court of Appeal panel found no errors on Wednesday May 1 in the previous court decision.
Rocky View Schools finalize fees for upcoming school year

Rocky View Schools finalize fees for upcoming school year

Rocky View Schools Board of Trustees have set the fees for the upcoming school 2024-2025 school year
Rocky View Schools chair addresess grade level changes in Airdrie

Rocky View Schools chair addresess grade level changes in Airdrie

Gilbert realizes that these changes could be a bit of a shock for some local parents and schools, and that is why the board chose not to implement changes until September 2025.
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