Airdrie

RCMP have arrested and charged two people in connection with a string of break-ins targeting cannabis dispensaries, liquor stores and homes across southern Alberta.

In a written statement, the RCMP said the Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) became aware in April 2025 of a "series of commercial break and enters in Southern Alberta." The unit began an investigation.

Production is expected to recover by 70 million tonnes due to favourable conditions, while demand will rise by 45 million tonnes

SASKATOON — The global grain outlook for 2025-26 is incredibly balanced, says an analyst.

The International Grains Council (IGC) is forecasting 2.373 billion tonnes of production and an identical 2.373 billion tonnes of demand.

“We’re looking at quite a finely balanced fundamental picture for grains,” Helen Plant, senior analyst for the United Kingdom’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, said in a recent webinar.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Keith Currie says Canadian agriculture is at a critical juncture, with the recent dramatic rise of trade uncertainty, high costs, and more frequent extreme weather events.

He notes during the recent election, the CFA made the priorities of Canadian farmers very clear: farmers need to see a focus on competitiveness, resiliency, and maintaining rule-based trade.

With the long weekend approaching, some Airdrie residents may wonder whether Nose Creek Pond will be stocked in time for fishing.

According to the Government of Alberta's spring fish stocking schedule, Nose Creek Pond is listed for trout release "before May 23." The schedule notes that fish species, number stocked, and dates may change without notice. Actual stocking numbers are reported in the Fish Stocking Report, which is updated weekly or biweekly during spring and fall stocking seasons.

Crews are back on the QEII Highway for a second consecutive day of pothole repairs, this time affecting southbound traffic near the Calgary city limits.

Work is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today.

"Southbound QEII from jct Hwy566 to City of Calgary limits - pothole repair on May.14 from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Expect Fast and middle lane closed and reduce speed to 60km/h in the work zone," 511 Alberta tweeted.

Alberta’s government has unveiled a 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence that outlines more than 100 initiatives aimed at awareness, prevention, intervention and long-term support for survivors.

Status of Women Minister Tanya Fir says it's a comprehensive plan to help co-ordinate provincewide efforts and will aim to address the root causes, including financial insecurity.

As part of that strategy, she's committing to supporting Indigenous-led solutions, and to reporting annually on rates of gender-based violence in the province as soon as next year.

A little over 50 days before gates open, the Calgary Stampede has unveiled more than 50 new Midway foods—including mopane worm poutine, dill pickle Coke and a Spam-stuffed bao bun.

The 2025 lineup was released Wednesday, with organizers promising bold creations, global flavours and revamped classics from over 70 vendors when the festival runs July 4 to 13.

The City of Airdrie is warning residents that a Canada Post service disruption may impact local mail delivery.

"A Canada Post service disruption may impact when you receive your mail," the city stated in a notice posted to its website this week.

The warning comes ahead of the city's annual property tax mailout.

"The tax year runs from January to December. Property tax notices are mailed out at the end of May and are due at the end of June each year," the city states. "Failure to receive your tax notice does not exempt you from late payment penalties."

Airdrie will be busy all summer with different road and lane closures.

Ryan Couillard, a project manager for the city of Airdrie, talked about some projects that are currently ongoing.

"We've got a temporary road closure on Summerfield Close. It started on April 28, and what we're doing out there is a sanitary main replacement. We are anticipating that project to be completed on May 23. The next one that we have is a road closure on Jensen Place, and in there we're doing a water main replacement, and it is scheduled to run from May 19 to about July 12."

Rocky View Schools' (RVS) budget continues to feel pressure despite an increase in the base grant received from the provincial government.

According to the school division, lower-than-expected enrolment, leading to a reduction in instructional funding as well as an increase in funding for mental health and curriculum grants, means RVS is expecting a higher-than-budget revenue of $328.5 million for the 2024/25 school year.