Airdrie

The City of Airdrie has provided another update when it comes to Inspire, Airdrie's new multi-use facility and library.

They took to social media to show the progress on the lighting around the building.

The post, which can be seen below, showcases some more signage, lighting around stars near the back of the building and lighting for the driveway to the parking garage.

According to the city, the building will be opening in October.

Alberta's premier says "pornography is a problem for young adults" in remarks defending her government's move to remove sexually explicit content from school library shelves this fall.

Danielle Smith was responding to criticism received via text on her provincewide phone-in radio program on Saturday that a lack of education funding and overcrowded classrooms were more important issues than library content.

Ecole Olds Elementary School (EOES) is welcoming a new principal.

Greg Ferris has been serving as a Student Services Coordinator at the division level. In the fall, he will be the Principal.

"Greg says he has loved working with the team in Student Services together with school staff to ensure schools are calm, confident and connected - and supportive of students with diverse learning needs. He has loved seeing many success stories," shared Chinook's Edge.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the economy is becoming the primary focus of Canada's relationships in the Indo-Pacific — a shift that appears linked to Canada's recent moves to overcome its security dispute with India.

Anand was in Japan and Malaysia this week for her first trip to the region since taking over as foreign minister in May. Her message coming out of that trip was that Canada's foreign policy is shifting — though not abandoning — the priorities set by the previous Liberal government of former prime minister Justin Trudeau.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a rainfall warning for the Airdrie area.

According to ECCC, the rain will start tonight.

"Thunderstorms will develop this evening in southern Alberta. These thunderstorms will then combine to form an area of rain that will persist through Monday. Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 80 mm is expected."

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is also possible, according to ECCC.

Alberta is rolling out new regulations this fall banning transgender athletes from playing women’s sports, but the province will still welcome out-of-province transgender competitors.

Tourism and Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko said the discrepancy is out of his hands.

“We don't have authority to regulate athletes from different jurisdictions,” he said in an interview.

In a followup statement, ministry spokeswoman Vanessa Gomez added it's due to outside sporting organizations being bound by out-of-province or international guidelines.

Two collisions near the same area on the QEII were causing delays but have since been cleared.

According to reports, one collision was located just south of the Balzac Overpass in the southbound lanes.

The other collision was located in the northbound lanes on the QEII just north of Stoney Trail.

Crews have left the scene for both collisions. 

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9 days of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth are over with just one all-important day left. Championship Sunday.

All seven winners on Championship Sunday at the Calgary Stampede will ride away with a belt buckle, the title, bragging rights and $50,000.

Pool C wrapped up Saturday afternoon under hot and muggy conditions. 

Only the top three in each pool, A and B Pools, played out earlier in the week, have qualified for Championship Sunday.

The Department of National Defence is looking at the possibility of complementing its incoming F-35 fleet with uncrewed combat aircraft.

Unclassified documents obtained by The Canadian Press show the department is researching various options for acquiring the emerging technology.

The documents suggest that purchasing a fleet of aerial combat drones that could fly alongside fighter jets could cost as much as $16 billion and would require hundreds of staff.

Rodeo fans were loving Day 2 of Pool C in Saddle Bronc.

Five of the 10 riders are from Alberta, with the Hay brothers from Wildwood both competing in the same pool.

Hay Dawson came in second place on Friday afternoon with an 87.50, which keeps him in first place in the aggregate.

Brother Logan came in tied for sixth with Layton Green from Millarville. They both need great rides to have a chance to make the top three in Pool C.

Only the top three in Pool C after Saturday's rides will qualify for Championship Sunday with a $50,000 cheque up for grabs.