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The Town of Didsbury has announced that the Didsbury arena and curling rink will be closed for the rest of the season.

According to a press release, the reason is due to an ammonia leak that was discovered in the condenser unit/cooling tower on the exterior of the facility during regular maintenance of the ice plant.

"The town's trusted contractor has advised that the condenser has failed and repairs are not an option."

According to the town, the condenser was scheduled for replacement in the 2027 budget, but that will now be completed in early 2025.

Mountain View County residents are invited to bundle up, gather their loved ones and hit the road for the self-guided holiday lights tour this season. 

The Town of Olds and Mountain View County have released the 2024 Inter-Municipal Cooperation Committee (ICC) Annual Report, outlining progress on key initiatives to strengthen partnerships and improve residents' services.

The ICC, established to foster open communication and collaboration, met four times this year to address shared priorities, including public safety, economic growth, recreation, and resource planning.

Highways northeast of Airdrie are experiencing winter conditions, with reports of snow cover, icy sections, and varying visibility. Drivers are urged to proceed with caution.

Hockey Alberta has said it plans to introduce significant updates to player eligibility, registration, and movement rules, giving families more flexibility and choice starting in the 2025-2026 season.

For the first time in over 25 years, first-time hockey players would no longer be tied to residency-based boundaries, allowing them to choose the Minor Hockey Association (MHA) that best fits their needs. These changes aim to adapt to the evolving sports landscape, where MHAs face increasing competition to recruit and retain players.

As of 2 p.m., Didsbury RCMP are advising that the train has been removed and traffic has resumed.

"The investigation continues. Initial investigation shows that the Zoom Boom (not a truck as initially reported), had mechanical trouble while crossing the tracks and became immobile. Unfortunately, this occurred as a train was approaching, and the train collided with the zoom boom on the tracks," stated the RCMP in a press release.

Traffic was previously affected at 23 Street, secondary Highway 582, and 19 Avenue.

At its latest council meeting, Chinook's Edge Board of Trustees hear reports on their financial statements and Annual Education Results Report.

The Board accepted the financial figures that Treasurer Nadeem Altaf provided for the fiscal year that concluded on August 31, 2024. Both community members on the Board's audit committee and independent auditors from MNP attended the Board meeting.

"The division received $139,232,915 in revenue, while its expenses were $138,280,314 for the 2023-24 school year," stated Chinook's Edge.

A previous police incident briefly shut down a portion of the QEII north of Airdrie near Highway 582 near Didsbury, but it was re-opened.  

An RCMP spokesperson wrote that Didsbury RCMP was on the scene of a single-vehicle collision in the center meridian, northbound QEII. Fire crews were also reported to have been dispatched; however, there was no word on injuries. 

The main star of an Alberta-filmed movie has recently received a nomination.

Jude Law, one of the stars of The Order which is set to hit the theatres next week has been nominated for best actor by AARP's (American Association of Retired Persons) Movie for Grownups Awards.

Ah, the holiday season—a magical time for twinkling lights, warm cocoa, and those Santa photos. You know the ones. Maybe it’s your toddler’s first introduction to the man in red, and they’re totally into it…until they’re not. Or there’s the ultimate holiday drama: the unplanned potty break that makes Rudolph's red nose seem tame.

At Air 106, we know those “picture-perfect” Santa moments can go hilariously haywire. That’s why we’re calling on you to dig into your photo albums and share your Santa Photo Fails!