Local News

The final days of August don’t just mean back-to-school season is in full flow, but also the return of high-school football. In Airdrie, all three local teams – the George McDougall Mustangs, Bert Church Chargers, and W.H.

Airdrie's ever-growing number of pickleball players will be pleased to learn there will be more courts dedicated to their sport coming soon.

the Crossfield Wellness Network will be holding a family community event at Crockett Park from 12 to 3 p.m. for Crossfield Community Wellness Day.

The Canadian Cancer Society’s “Wheels of Hope” program is looking for new volunteers in Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks and High River.

"The victim grabbed the bat and disarmed the offender, who dropped his mask as he ran away. No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident."  

Airdrie city council unanimously approved the new Spring Valley Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP) during its meeting on Aug. 21.

The event will be at Nose Creek Park on Sept. 16, where participants can register from 11 a.m onwards.

According to Kevin Weinberger, the City of Airdrie's director of community growth and protective services, there are 135 evacuees from Yellowknife currently staying at three of Airdrie's hotels as out-of-control wildfires continue to wreak havoc on the territory and an evacuation order remains in effect.

"RCMP would like to remind the public to be cautious when purchasing anything online and complete proper background checks and research for all companies, even if they seem legitimate."

The Airdrie Food Bank has a shiny new forklift to assist in its future storage operations, thanks to a $100,000 grant the charity received through the Community Services Recovery Fund this year.