Airdrie

The government's reply to the throne speech was adopted in the House of Commons Wednesday. 

It was adopted "on division," meaning no recorded vote was held. It does not need a vote in the Senate.

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon said on social media that the adoption of the speech sets the stage for a "strong and focused agenda."

"We have a clear mandate to deliver on priorities for Canadians and build a strong Canada — and we're going to do just that," MacKinnon said. 

Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become a high-profile federal politician, has died at 76 years old.

MPs rose for a moment of silence in the House of Commons tonight at the request of government whip Mark Gerretsen.

Garneau was a pioneer in Canada's space program.

He later entered politics, serving as a Liberal member of Parliament for a Montreal-area riding between 2008 and 2023. 

He held many cabinet positions in Justin Trudeau's government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Transport.

Airdrie saw a 33 per cent increase in accessory suite applications in early 2025 following a bylaw overhaul approved in December, according to a six-month update accepted by council Tuesday.

Between January and May, the City received development permit applications for 49 secondary suites and seven garage suites. The same period in 2024 saw 40 secondary suite applications and just two garage suites.

"This represents an overall increase of 33.33% in accessory suite applications," the report states, referring to permit activity from January through May.

Two new commemorative crosswalks honouring Canadian military veterans will be installed in Airdrie this summer as part of the city’s Veterans Memorial Project.

According to a June 3 council report accepted for information, the crosswalks will be painted in two locations: adjacent to Field of Valour Park and on 1st Avenue NE in front of the Airdrie Legion Branch building.

Airdrie’s new Inspire multi-use facility and library will open to the public Oct. 4 following a two-week soft launch that begins Sept. 18, according to a service overview report accepted by council Tuesday.

City staff confirmed construction is on schedule and the facility is now entering its commissioning phase — a process described in the report as a "systematic process that verifies and documents that a building and its systems are designed, installed, inspected, tested, operated, and managed as intended."

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will take "some time" on its response to increased U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to the United States increased to 50 per cent on Wednesday after President Donald Trump followed through on his vow to double the duties.

On his way into the weekly Liberal caucus meeting in Ottawa today, Carney said Canada is in "intensive" discussions with the U.S. on trade.

Airdrie city council has approved amendments to the municipal waterworks bylaw that revise the watering schedule, add new exemptions, and align the city’s rules with Calgary’s.

Bylaw B-19/2025 received all three readings and was approved unanimously at the June 3 meeting. The amendments mark the third update to the waterworks bylaw in just over a year and reflect lessons from last summer’s Level 4 water restrictions. The bylaw was endorsed by council’s Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Committee on May 13.

The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.

“Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release of the rate decision.

“At this decision, there was a clear consensus to hold policy unchanged as we gain more information.”

Economists and financial markets widely expected the second consecutive hold.

Airdronians looking for their next adventure, or just a relaxing escape, can now bid on unforgettable travel experiences, all while supporting Canadian businesses.

The Best Western Hotels and Resorts See MORE Canada Online Auction is now live, offering discounted getaways across Alberta and the rest of the country. From lakeside lodges and city stays to one-of-a-kind excursions, this limited-time event is designed to help Canadians explore more of their backyard.

Airdrie's housing market turned a corner in May as active listings surged to the highest level reported for the month since before the pandemic and benchmark prices dipped below 2024 figures, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board.

"In May there were 468 units in inventory, reflecting the highest May reported since prior to the pandemic," the board stated in its May 2025 regional market report.