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Rocky View County has surpassed $1 million in cumulative donations to STARS Air Ambulance, marking a major milestone in a partnership that spans more than three decades.

Since 1991, the municipality has made annual contributions to STARS, and in 2017, they adopted a per capita funding model of $2 per resident. In 2019, it became the first municipality in central and southern Alberta to earn its logo on a STARS helicopter.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Rocky View County, including Airdrie and Crossfield.

Meteorologists are tracking a storm system capable of producing wind gusts, large hail ranging from nickel-sized to ping pong ball-sized, and heavy rainfall.

The agency says the hail could cause significant damage or injury. Residents are urged to seek immediate shelter if a thunderstorm approaches and to protect themselves from flying debris and hail if outdoors.

A storm that moved through the Airdrie area Sunday evening left its mark in several spots.

Christy Climenhaga, a scientist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said the storm developed in the foothills before quickly moving toward Airdrie and Calgary.

"We saw a storm that formed in the foothills, then it moved pretty quickly towards the Airdrie and Calgary region," she said.

The system travelled at about 50 to 60 kilometres per hour and brought hail to parts of north Calgary.

A tornado watch issued earlier Wednesday evening for Rocky View County, including Airdrie and Crossfield, was lifted just before 8 p.m., according to Environment Canada.

The watch had been issued at 5:25 p.m., when the agency warned that “conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes.” Forecasters also noted the potential for strong winds, large hail and heavy rainfall.

The Rocky View Regional Handibus Society is on pace to have another busy year.

Paul Siller, the society's executive director, explained that they are nearly 10 per cent higher in the number of rides this time of year compared to 2024.

"We've done 7542 trips this year, which is a little over 9 per cent of last year."

He explained the trips will slow down a little bit over the summer, but that is expected.

"We are going to shift to a new computer program, which should create even more efficiency for us and put more people on the bus."

Rocky View County (RVC) is letting residents know that any white daisies you see in Alberta are not a native plant species and could pose a threat.

"While some varieties are available in gardening stores, it’s important to be cautious about what you plant. Two highly invasive species, Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) and Scentless chamomile (Tripleurospermum inodorum), are both listed as noxious weeds under Alberta’s Weed Control Act, shared RVC."

A man listed as a referee assignor with Airdrie Minor Hockey Association's website has been removed from his role after being charged with multiple sexual offences.

In a written statement to Discover Airdrie, AMHA President Pat Stachniak confirmed that 47-year-old Rodney Reisner — previously identified by RCMP as an Airdrie resident — “has served as a referee assignor for several years,” but clarified that while his name appeared on the AMHA website up until Wednesday mid-morning, he did not hold an official position within the organization.

Rocky View Schools has confirmed that a staff member who has not been assigned to any RVS school since late 2023 has been charged with multiple sexual offences following an RCMP investigation. The 47-year-old Airdrie resident, Rodney Reisner, remains in custody pending a Judicial Interim Release Hearing.

Greg Luterbach is thankful for his experience at Rocky View Schools (RVS) as Superintendent, with his retirement just around the corner.

Luterbach talked to DiscoverAirdrie about his upcoming retirement, and he explained it as being a blast working for the school division.

"These last nine years. We've had lots of growth, plenty of challenges, but you know, it's been a fantastic team to be part of."

The stars of My Life With the Walter Boys — the hit Netflix series filmed in Alberta — were spotted soaking up the sun at the Calgary Stampede this week, just as Netflix confirmed that Season 2 will premiere August 28.

Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry, who play Jackie, Cole and Alex in the coming-of-age drama, were seen taking in the rodeo grounds and snapping selfies in western wear.