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At its April 22, 2025, Regular Meeting, Didsbury Town Council approved the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw.

According to the town, each year, the Town Council approves the budget needed to support Town services.

"To get the amount of revenues required from property taxes, the Town takes the overall expenditure and subtracts all other sources of revenue; the balance is the amount to be raised through municipal property taxes. Council approved a $13.7 million 2025 Operating Budget on March 26, 2025, with the tax-funded portion totalling $5.4 million."

As of 9:42 p.m., incumbent Conservative candidate Blaine Calkins was leading Ponoka—Didsbury riding with 35,001 votes (82.4 per cent) and 165 of 216 of the polling stations reporting. It is projected that Calkins will win the riding. 

Polls closed at 7:30 p.m., and preliminary results will be updated throughout the evening.

A little before 8:30 (MST), The Canadian Press decision desk projects that the Liberal Party of Canada under Mark Carney will form the next government. 

Canadians are heading to the polls today to vote in the federal election, with polling stations open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. across Alberta.

Air 106.1 will have full coverage of the results Monday night, with updates every 15 minutes once polls close at 7:30 p.m.

A local community leader will join live in the Plumbing and Heating Paramedics studio to provide commentary, insight about what they hope will be beneficial to Airdrie and what they hope to see once the new leader is elected. 

The Town of Didsbury has temporarily shut down its bulk water station after a large truck struck an overhead pipe, removing the roof supports.

The closure began Monday, April 21, and will remain in effect until repairs are completed.

"It appears a large truck has hit the pipe, removing the supports from the roof," the town said in a public notice posted to social media. No injuries were reported.

The town has not provided a timeline for reopening but said further updates will be shared once the damage is assessed and fixed.

The QEII northbound reopened before 3 a.m. Tuesday, after a jackknifed semi shut it down for several hours between Township Road 294 and Carstairs. Didsbury RCMP warned of icy conditions and urged drivers to avoid unnecessary travel at the time of the incident.

Westglen School in Didsbury is celebrating a 20-year-old partnership and friendship with the Japanese community.

Since 2005, students from Miki Town, Japan, have visited Westglen School for an educational and cultural exchange for junior high students.

The Discover Airdrie Auction is wrapping up today. Items will begin closing this morning, so don't miss your chance to save big on items you need or want for spring and summer! We are down to our final hours, so get bidding! 

There are 358 items, ranging from gift cards and dinner out to home upgrades and car services. All items started at 60% off retail. So, the savings are huge, and you get to support local, so win, win! 

Chinook’s Edge School Division will be launching flexible learning opportunities for families.

"Starting in September 2025, families who are not currently registered in Chinook’s Edge will be able to enroll their children in the flexible learning program, supported by Chinook’s Edge teachers," stated Chinook's Edge.

The program is designed for Grades 1 to 8 students and offers families a choice between two learning pathways.

Ready to score some serious deals this spring? The Discover Airdrie Online Auction is officially LIVE! Now’s your chance to bid, buy, and save on tens of thousands of dollar's worth of gift cards, local items, services, and dining experiences from your favourite Airdrie and area spots.

The King Charles III Coronation Medal has been awarded to Kirk Wassmer. Wassmer retired in June 2024 after 23 years as a band teacher at Didsbury High School.

Member of Parliament Earl Dreeshen nominated Wassmer for the award in the education category and presented it to him several weeks ago.