Airdrie

Health Minister Adriana LaGrange is set to announce funding for new urgent care facilities across Alberta at an event in Airdrie on Friday afternoon. 

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Alberta's government is putting $19 million toward municipal flood and drought prevention projects as part of its new budget.

Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says eight municipalities as well as two Indigenous communities are to receive the grant funding.

She says the money will help build a new berm along the Bow River at Siksika First Nation and a retaining wall to protect the Slave Lake Airport.

Calgary is also to receive funding to improve a storm water ditch that connects the city to the nearby hamlet of Langdon.

A previous collision causing heavy delays near Yankee Valley Boulevard toward Main Street has been cleared.

Drivers are reminded to slow down and adjust to weather and road conditions, which are expected to deteriorate into the afternoon and overnight.

Snowfall, gusty winds up to 40 km/h, reduced visibility, and temperatures dropping below freezing (–2 C today, –9 C overnight Friday), with wind chills nearing –10 C, are forecast.

Drumheller's landmark attraction, the World’s Largest Dinosaur — affectionately known as Tyra — will permanently close and be dismantled when its lease expires in December 2029, the Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce confirmed Wednesday.

For 25 years, Tyra has been a towering symbol of Drumheller’s rich connection to dinosaur history and tourism, attracting visitors from around the world.

Less than a week into its new two-car weekend train pilot, Calgary Transit is already adjusting service based on rider feedback and demand.

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Incumbent Member of Parliament Blake Richards with the Conservative Party of Canada has officially filed his nomination papers for re-election for the Airdrie-Cochrane riding.

Richards has represented Airdrie and Cochrane since he was first elected in 2008.

"It's always humbling to put your name on the ballot," explained Richards. "'I've worked hard for the people of our area, and it's always been an honour to represent our communities and our people within them."

He went on to share how excited he is to campaign over the next month leading up to the election.

Over the years, the Calgary Stampede Parade has been led by an eclectic mix of icons—from Hollywood royalty like Kevin Costner and William Shatner to actual royalty like Prince Charles and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught.

The list of past Parade Marshals reads like a who’s who of global fame, with names like Pierre Trudeau (1971, 1978), Walt Disney (1965), Sam Elliott (1998), and Chris Hadfield (2013) gracing Calgary’s streets. Even Mickey and Minnie Mouse made an appearance, waving to the Stampede crowds in 1995 and 1983.

The City of Airdrie will launch its 2025 municipal census on April 1 to gather essential data that will guide decisions on infrastructure, services, and future development. 

Residents will receive a Secure Access Code (SAC) between April 1 and April 8, allowing them to complete the census online. Those who do not submit their responses by April 17 will be visited by municipal enumerators going door-to-door. The census closes on May 16, 2025.

Residents who complete their census online by April 17 will automatically be entered into a draw to win $1,000 in gift cards.

A temporary lane closure will take place on Main Street north of Ridgegate Way today to raise two streetlights.

Emergency crews responded to a crash on the southbound QEII Highway near the weigh station early Thursday morning. The incident caused significant traffic delays in both directions, with a fire truck blocking the northbound left lane.

The scene has since been cleared, and traffic is moving normally again. No details on the number of vehicles involved or injuries were confirmed.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and take alternate routes during the incident.