Airdrie

Alberta resident Shamaila Akram says she can handle the increase in racial slurs and derogatory comments being thrown at her, but she worries about her newcomer and immigrant clients.

As debates unfold over Canada's immigration system, those who provide help to newcomers in Alberta say there has been an uptick of hostility toward immigrants.

"I hear from people in my own communities -- women specifically who wear hijabs -- many bad things and we realize there is a need to educate people," said Akram, with Calgary's Centre for Newcomers. 

The Town of Olds has extended its compliance incentive program for secondary suites until Feb. 28, 2026.

The extension gives homeowners more time to bring existing secondary suites into compliance under simplified requirements, according to a July 22 municipal news release.

“We’ve made this process easier and more accessible because we want to work with property owners, not against them,” said James Crozier, Manager of Planning and Infrastructure. “This extension allows landlords to act now, under simplified requirements.”

Rocky View County has issued an urgent wastewater advisory for Bragg Creek residents due to unusually high flows in the system that may cause backups.

In a public notice issued Thursday, July 24, 2025, the County said the Bragg Creek wastewater system is experiencing “higher than normal flows, putting it at risk of overload and potential backups.”

“We need your help to reduce pressure on the system immediately,” the County said.

A song that featured Alberta band Nice Horse, which has some Airdrie roots, has been nominated for an award at the 2025 Calgary Music Awards (YYCMA).

Last week, it was announced that the song called Being Awesome by Amy Hef has been nominated for Country Recording of the Year

Katie Rox, one of the band's lead singers (Nice Horse), was born and raised in Airdrie.

The awards show will take place on September 28 at the Grey Eagle Casino Event Centre. For a full list of award nominees, click HERE.

According to reports, an actress is being added to the locally shot movie Cowboy.

Laysla De Oliveira is slated to co-star in the upcoming rodeo film. She is known for her roles in Locke & Key,  Lioness, Guest of Honour and In the Tall Grass.

Rocky View County (RVC) now has new rules and regulations for vacation rentals in the county.

On July 8, 2025, Rocky View County Council approved Bylaw C-8640-2025, which creates a comprehensive new framework for vacation rentals in the County.

"The bylaw introduces clear, enforceable standards aimed at balancing tourism and economic opportunities with the need to preserve the quality and character of County neighbourhoods," shared RVC.

The proposed regulations were made available for public review and feedback from September to October 2024.

With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament.

Next year’s FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, with the three countries hosting a record 48 teams. Between June 11 and July 19, they will play 104 matches, most of them in the U.S.

Avery Shenfeld doesn't think the Bank of Canada will cut its benchmark interest rate at its decision on Wednesday, but if it does, he said it will be a "pleasant surprise."

"There's always a chance that they'll surprise with the rate cut," the chief economist of CIBC said.

Most economists are also expecting the Bank of Canada will hold its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent for a third consecutive decision later this week.

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a request to hear an appeal from Achter Land and Cattle regarding an earlier court decision that found a thumbs-up emoji served as an agreement to a grain contract. South West Terminal launched a claim for damages after Achter Land and Cattle failed to deliver on the contract.

Goaltender Karter Gibson of Airdrie has been named to the shortlist for Team Alberta’s 2025 Under-16 male hockey team.

The team will represent Alberta at the WHL Cup in October in Red Deer.

Hockey Alberta released the shortlist on July 16, naming 34 athletes — four goaltenders, 12 defencemen, and 18 forwards — who are in contention to make the final roster.