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Steep rise in rate of stillbirth among young women in Alberta

Steep rise in rate of stillbirth among young women in Alberta

Among women aged 15 to 19, however, the rate of stillbirth quadrupled during that same period, from 6.27 in 2012 to 26.32 in 2023, according to data from Alberta Health.
Cooper's Crossing School celebrates Earth Day

Cooper's Crossing School celebrates Earth Day

Grade three and four students learn about earth systems during Earth Day.
Parts of Deerfoot Trail to close overnight for cleaning

Parts of Deerfoot Trail to close overnight for cleaning

Portions of Deerfoot Trail in Calgary will be closed overnight tonight and next Monday for spring cleanup.
Alberta government launches new organ donation awareness campaign

Alberta government launches new organ donation awareness campaign

Give Life Alberta is the new name is a call to action for Albertans to register their intent to donate.
AHS shuts down Airdrie restaurant Desi's Vibes

AHS shuts down Airdrie restaurant Desi's Vibes

The Airdrie food establishment located in the neighbourhood of Cooper's Crossing was closed on Friday, April 19, according to the Calgary Zone Health Enforcement Orders website.
Airdrie man charged with homicide of Calgary woman returns to court May 22

Airdrie man charged with homicide of Calgary woman returns to court May 22

Men charged with the murder of Chelsea Davidenas will enter plea in Calgary court on May 22.
Library Link: April is Poetry Month

Library Link: April is Poetry Month

Research by the American writer Russel Jones suggests that one in five teenagers will experiment with poetry at some time in their pre-adult years. 
Library Link: Hidden gems at the APL

Library Link: Hidden gems at the APL

While Airdrie Public Library (APL) programs are on break until May 6, we’d like to point out some of the library’s lesser-known items in our collection.
Warm weather the norm for Airdrie and area this week

Warm weather the norm for Airdrie and area this week

After a spot of snow that momentarily covered the ground this week, it looks as though Spring weather might be hear to stay for Airdrie and area as the calendar flips to May.
New study explores visitor experiences in Alberta dark sky preserves

New study explores visitor experiences in Alberta dark sky preserves

How does spending a night gazing up at the unspoiled sky impact astrotourists? Is it enough to change how they think about light pollution, or does the sense of wonder fade like the milky way under city lights?
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