Community

The upcoming Balzac Christmas Market, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Balzac Community Hall, will provide Airdrie residents an opportunity to get an early jump on holiday shopping.

More than 45 members of the Bragg Creek Artisans guild are busy preparing for the annual Bragg Creek Artisans Christmas Sale, Nov. 17 and 18 at the Bragg Creek Community Centre.

Local veteran Wayne Federation was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in 2012, but he’s been struggling with symptoms for much longer.

An innovative dress from local fashion designer Katherine Funk, which incorporates technology to communicate the wearer’s mood non-verbally, has garnered international interest.

A new event aimed at inspiring the young women of Airdrie will take place Nov. 24 at the Days Inn & Suites. The Young Women’s Empowerment Evolution (YWEE), was created solely for the young women and includes a full day of programming.

The smack talk has already begun as Airdrie’s first responders prepare to do battle in the Sirens Lip Sync Showdown: Battle for Airdrie.

Airdrie’s Over 50 Club has come a long way since it started operation in 1968, when 33 members first began gathering as the Over 60 Club in the library at George McDougall High School.

Local makeup artist Victoria McNair is celebrating a big win at the International Makeup Artist Trade Show (IMATS) Vancouver’s Battle of the Brushes, which took place Oct. 20.

North Rocky View Community Links’ sixth annual Wine Down fundraiser, starting at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Woodside Golf Course, is an excellent opportunity to have a night out while supporting the organization’s ongoing work within Airdrie.

As Remembrance Day approaches, memories of her dad’s 26-year military career and his subsequent 10 years with the Calgary Police Service are never far from Meadowbrook School teacher Heather Ponath's mind.