Airdrie

Firm behind plan to build Saskatchewan fertilizer plant had to recently deal with former CEO’s financial problems

 It is full steam ahead at Genesis Fertilizers despite a tumultuous June, say proponents of the proposed Saskatchewan mega-project.

“It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when we get this project off the ground,” said Terry Drabiuk, vice-president of business development with Genesis.

The project is a proposed $2.89 billion, farmer-owned nitrogen fertilizer plant to be built in Belle Plaine, Sask.

Alberta Parks has issued a bear closure and two warnings within the past week.

On July 15, a bear closure was issued for the Commonwealth Valley and the surrounding area. The reason for the closure is that multiple grizzly bears are in the area. The closure is until further notice.

Airdronian Kyle McKearney has earned a number of nominations for this year's Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA).

The nominations include:

• Alternative Country Album of the Year - To The River.
• Record Producer(s) of the year.
• Creative Team or Designer of the Year.

According to his social media post, he is excited to be nominated for the awards.

"I am humbled and grateful and can’t wait to celebrate with all of you! Please keep me & the team in your votes for the final ballot round."

The deadline to register for school bus transportation to guarantee service on the first day of school is fast approaching.

According to Rocky View Schools (RVS), families must register for transportation by August 1 to guarantee busing on the first day of school.

“We strive to ensure a smooth first day of school for our riders, their families and our drivers,” said Senior Manager of Transportation, Morley Kostecky. “Registering punctually for transportation ensures all riders are assigned a bus route and bus stop in time for the beginning of the school year.”

Rocky View County (RVC) has approved a new framework for aggregate resource management.

"Rocky View County Council has approved a new framework to guide and regulate the extraction of aggregate resources, following public engagement and review by a stakeholder advisory committee," stated the county.

The aggregate industry is essential for supporting infrastructure and development in the region. This framework sets out to balance community and industry interests by establishing consistent standards for aggregate operations throughout the County.

The founding CEO of the five-year-old organization will stay on until January 2026

Seeds Canada is looking for a new chief executive officer after Barry Senft announced he is stepping down from the role he’s held for about four years.

Senft will continue to serve as CEO until the end of January 2026.

“I think after five years, it’s time for new leadership,” he said during the 2025 Seeds Canada conference in Quebec City.

He said someone with more seeds experience would make sense now that the organization is up and running.

As five former Canadian world junior hockey players await a ruling in their sexual assault trial, legal experts say videos shown in court of the complainant saying she was OK with what had happened highlight a broader misunderstanding of consent and sexual assault law in Canada.

Two cellphone videos in which the woman says she’s “OK with this” and that “it was all consensual” were presented as evidence during the trial of Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote.

Several Conservative MPs are criticizing the Crown's approach to prosecuting two key organizers of the Freedom Convoy protests, with the party's deputy leader calling it an act of "political vengeance."

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were convicted of mischief in April for their roles in organizing the demonstration, which blockaded streets around Parliament Hill for more than three weeks in early 2022.

Barber was also convicted of counselling others to disobey a court order.

If you enjoy a cool fall, you'll love what Airdrie has in store for you in a few months.

According to the Farmers' Almanac, they are predicting a cool start, followed by a cold, rainy, and snowy finish.

"According to our Extended Fall Forecast, rain will be a recurring theme for Canada," shared the almanac. "Meanwhile, higher elevations in Quebec, British Columbia, and the Prairies may see wet snow as early as October, with more widespread snowfall expected across Ontario, the Prairies, and Atlantic Canada by November."

Four Airdrie football stars helped Team Alberta capture gold at the U18 Football Canada Cup in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

They beat Team Ontario in the final 37-34 in overtime.

The Airdronians that competed in the event include:

• Matias Piza - Punter/Kicker
• Logan Quiring - Defensive line
• Colton Jackson-McConnell - Linebacker
• Ryder Frampton - Defensive back

Tyrell Rohl, who has coached the athletes here in Airdrie, is proud of how they all performed.