Local News

The Airdrie Flying Club will host its fifth annual Kids’ Day event where kids can get sky high inside the seat of a plane. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A child safety seat checkstop in Airdrie conducted during the week of April 18 saw 200 vehicles pulled over and about 50 tickets given out. “When it comes to car seat checks, the goal is education, not enforcement,” said Sheriff Jason Graw.

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) will be filing a needs identification document with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to reinforce the transmission system in the Airdrie area at the end of May.

Within two days, Rocky View County has upgraded a fire ban from a Level I, which represents a moderate risk to a Level III, the most extreme risk of fire.

Residents will be able to make payments and apply for and renew permits and licences on the City of Airdrie website as soon as next year. City council approved the E-Government Strategic Plan, May 16.

Crash Test Dummies’ drummer Mitch Dorge captured the minds of George McDougall and Bert Church High School students with his unorthodox approach warning about drugs and alcohol, May 17-18.

Crash Test Dummies’ drummer Mitch Dorge captured the minds of George McDougall and Bert Church High School students with his unorthodox approach warning about drugs and alcohol, May 17-18.

The Airdrie and District Tennis Association (ADTA) plans to make the city a better place. ADTA president Chris Simnett presented the Association’s short- and long-term plans to City council on May 16.

After a year of negotiations and a postponed decision, Rocky View County councillors gave final approval to the Airdrie Annexation Agreement, May 17.

The annual municipal census deadline is near. Census data must be collected either online or from a census worker by May 22.