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While Airdrie gears up for a citywide celebration, nearby towns including Carstairs, Didsbury, and Olds are also hosting packed slates of parades, vendors, fireworks, and free food on July 1.

Here’s a full regional rundown:

CARSTAIRS

Carstairs Memorial Park will host a full Canada Day celebration from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Town of Carstairs festivities will include:

In their last trustee meeting for the school year, the Chinook's Edge School Division Board of Trustees made a number of decisions and wished the graduating class the best of luck last week.

The Chinook’s Edge Board of Trustees wishes to extend its congratulations to the graduating class of 2025. The Board echoed the comments of Superintendent Ryan Sawula, given in his Superintendent’s report at the meeting explained the school division.

The town of Didsbury has provided a crucial update when it comes to having the Didsbury Memorial Complex ready for the hockey season.

Rhonda Hunter, mayor of Didsbury, explained that the new adiabatic condenser arrived on Tuesday.

"We brought in a crane to lift it right up onto the platform. Our contractors were on site to start work on getting it operational, so it was an exciting day."

Chinook’s Edge School Division celebrates Associate Superintendent Shawn Russell ahead of retirement.

Russell’s career as a teacher began 33 years ago in the Northwest Territories and has included roles in four school divisions.

"He has been a teacher, vice principal, principal, and associate superintendent. Russell arrived in Chinook’s Edge in 2001 and moved into a leadership role in the division office in 2006. He is currently serving as Associate Superintendent of Corporate Services," shared Chinook's Edge

Tara Sawyer of the United Conservative Party has won the provincial by-election in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, while Alberta’s New Democrats have captured both Edmonton ridings, according to unofficial results from Elections Alberta.

Elections Alberta says all vote counts remain unofficial until the official tabulation is completed on July 3.

AIR 106 and Porter Airlines are giving you the chance to rediscover Canada, from coast to coast.

Until July 4th, listen daily for the sound of the Porter jet. When you hear it, be the 1st caller and tell us where you’d fly – whether it’s a bustling city escape or a quiet hidden gem.

One lucky winner will score a round-trip airfare voucher for two to anywhere Porter Airlines flies. It’s the ultimate summer getaway.

Flash flood risk prompts a warning for low-lying areas and roads. 

A significant rainfall event is expected to develop across parts of Alberta, with 40 to 80 millimetres possible by Saturday evening.

Environment Canada warns that heavy downpours can cause flash floods and pooling water on roads. Low-lying areas are particularly at risk of localized flooding. Airdrie drivers are urged to be cautious: reduce speed in poor visibility, turn on headlights, and watch for washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts.

Have you spotted the truck yet? Because... WOW.

Let us introduce you to the head-turner herself: the 2025 RAM 1500 Big Horn, courtesy of Your Alberta RAM Dealers. And yes, she's a stunner, valued at a whopping $83,000!

We’re talking serious power and serious perks:

Central Alberta Collegiate Institute celebrated 31 high school students for completing the dual credit post-secondary course.

"Olds College of Agriculture & Technology’s Werklund School of Agriculture was filled with proud families and smiling graduates on Friday, June 13," shared Chinook's Edge.

The graduates are high school students who have completed post-secondary training, earning both college and high school credits. The Central Alberta Collegiate Institute (CACI) offered pre-employment programs in welding and heavy equipment technician (HET).

The Town of Didsbury will end its municipally managed before- and after-school care program, effective June 26, 2025, following a May 27 council vote to approve a service level amendment, the town announced on Wednesday.

The Didsbury Out of School Care Association (DOSCA) program will conclude at the end of the 2024–25 school year.

The town said the DOSCA Summer Fun program will operate as planned for this year and "will then be re-evaluated at the end of the summer."