Airdrie

Alberta drivers will soon see significant changes to their auto insurance system, starting January 1, 2027, with the introduction of the 'Care-First' system. However, leading to these changes, rate caps for good drivers will increase starting January 2025.

A multi-vehicle collision is causing delays in Airdrie.

According to reports, the collision is located at the intersection of 24th Street and Veterans Boulevard. Crews are on the scene but expect delays in the area.

Major delays are also being reported by the Balzac Overpass northbound and southbound as people take their time driving in these winter conditions.

The snow is forecasted to continue falling throughout the night so please drive to the conditions of the road and take your time.

Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa, has been found guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order.

A jury deliberated for about an hour Friday before convicting two men on human smuggling charges in a case where a family from India froze to death in Manitoba while trying to walk across the Canada-U.S. border.

Steve Shand of Florida and Harshkumar Patel, an Indian national arrested in Chicago, were each found guilty on all four counts they faced related to bringing unauthorized people into the U.S., transporting them and profiting from it.

Alberta is moving forward with ambitious plans to improve passenger rail service across the province, and the changes could significantly benefit Airdrie residents. The provincial government is currently developing a Passenger Rail Master Plan aimed at expanding transportation options and connecting Alberta communities more effectively.

Volunteer Airdrie Society's Snow Angel Program is off to a strong start this winter season, with eight seniors and 11 volunteers already signed up.

While this marks a slight decrease from last year’s numbers, when 17 seniors and about 20 volunteers participated, there’s been a noticeable uptick in registrations following recent snowfalls. As Airdrie grows, so does the demand for this vital service.

Airdrie residents who have weekend travel plans may want to monitor the weather closely. The area is under a snowfall warning, and the largest dump of snow is expected Saturday.

While snow is expected to begin falling across Alberta today, with five to 10 centimetres likely by Saturday morning, by tomorrow, snowfall will intensify, potentially accumulating 10 to 15 centimetres.

Rocky View County (RVC) is looking into possible changes to its Animal Control Bylaw.

According to RVC, the primary focus of this bylaw is to ensure animals are kept under control and do not engage in nuisance behaviour towards neighbouring properties.

Lorraine Wesley, manager of enforcement services, talked about the changes they are thinking about implementing.

"Administration is looking at including a leashing provision and looking at cat licensing."

According to the RVC website, the exact possible changes include:

The much-anticipated annual Sirens Charity Hockey game is less than 10 days away, with city fire department members lacing up their skates to face off against local police and municipal enforcement at the Ron Ebbesen Twin Arena.

The federal government has introduced measures to help ease household expenses and provide financial relief to Canadians dealing with inflation and rising living costs. Starting December 14, a temporary Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) exemption will apply to various essential goods.

But what does this mean for Airdrie families? Here’s a look at which items they can purchase locally that will be covered by the exemption. The following goods will qualify for the temporary GST/HST exemption: