Airdrie

Alberta brought in $11.5 billion in tourism revenue between January and September 2024, a 10 per cent jump over the same period the year before, as the province posted the fastest tourism sector growth in the country.

The pace of growth more than tripled the national average and more than doubled that of Ontario and British Columbia, according to provincial figures released Tuesday.

Elections Canada has released the list of confirmed candidates for the Airdrie–Cochrane riding in the upcoming federal election today. 

• Blake Richards, Conservative Party of Canada (incumbent)

• Sarah Zagoda, New Democratic Party

• Sean Secord, Liberal Party of Canada

• David Sabine, Libertarian Party of Canada

• Christopher Bell, Christian Heritage Party of Canada

Grizzly bear 122 — a large male known locally as "The Boss" — was spotted in the Lower Bow Valley on April 7, according to multiple media reports citing Parks Canada.

Grizzly 122 is considered one of Banff’s most famous grizzlies, frequently spotted roaming large stretches of the Bow Valley. The sighting came just ahead of a public advisory from Parks Canada, which posted on social media on Tuesday that bears are "awake and active" in the park and that activity is expected to increase as spring returns.

The Alberta United Conservative government introduced two bills Tuesday to reduce the self-policing powers of elected public school boards and municipal councils.

One bill, if passed, would cancel local councils' codes of conduct and put an end to any ongoing complaints or sanctions that aren’t before the courts.

Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver, before introducing the legislation, told reporters that in some cases, codes of conduct had been weaponized to silence dissent on municipal councils.

Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says Alberta's measles outbreak isn't dire enough for the province's top public health doctor to address the public, despite mounting calls for the government to do more to stop the spread.

Alberta Health Services announced seven new cases of the highly infectious disease Tuesday, bringing the province's confirmed case total to 43 since early March. Cases have been reported in all five provincial health zones.

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.

Canadian producers will have a new way to make sure they can say their product is upholding sustainability, as the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is unveiling their participation in the Protein PACT Sustainability Framework. The initiative will look to uphold sustainability standards across the country for Canada's beef producers.

Lauren Martin, the Senior Director of Public Affairs and Corporate Council for CMC, says that it was made in cooperation with our southern neighbours.

The Airdrie 1st Club has selected six organizations to receive a share of the $15,000 it is giving away through its Giving Back Program.

Jo-El Buerlen, President of the Airdrie 1st Club, explained the selection process was difficult this year.

"We did have a larger number of applicants than last year,  but we chose groups that aligned with the Airdrie 1st Club values of compassion, collaboration and community building."

The 2025 Giving Back Sponsorship recipients are:

This spring, Rocky View Schools (RVS) will host its signature literacy event, Battle of the Books, in which elementary and middle school students will compete against one another to see how well they know several books.

On April 11, elementary school teams will take part in a virtual Battle of the Books competition using an online platform. Then, on May 7, middle school students will gather for an in-person event at the Rocky View Schools Education Centre in Airdrie.

The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.

The Conservatives said the task force would be asked to make the rules simpler and more fair and would ensure large companies can't "stash their money in offshore tax havens."