Airdrie

A distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba will be invested into the Order of Manitoba this summer.

Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, an engineer and agrologist, has received multiple awards for his 30-year research and teaching career. He conducts research related to drying, handling and storing of grains and oilseeds and digital image processing for grading and processing operations in the Agri-Food industry.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his new cabinet today.

One of the new faces at the cabinet table will be 59 year old Heath MacDonald an MP from Prince Edward Island, as he takes on the role of Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister.

MacDonald was first elected as an MP in 2021 after previously serving in the Provincial Legislature

Kody Blois, who was appointed ag minister in early March following Carney's leadership win i
 was left out of cabinet.

Other key ministers of note relating to the ag industry :

Rocky View County has downgraded its fire ban to a fire advisory for both East and West regions.

The County said it will continue to monitor conditions and fire risk across the region, and restrictions may be updated. Fire permits will not be issued, and all outstanding permits are cancelled.

"Although conditions have changed with the recent precipitation, we ask for the public’s continued assistance in remaining vigilant when burning under what restrictions allow," the County said Tuesday in a Safe & Sound alert.

Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver has resigned from cabinet amid speculation he will run for the vacant position of Speaker of the house.

Premier Danielle Smith, in announcing his resignation, said in a statement Tuesday that she's grateful for McIver's commitment and hard work in serving Albertans.

Tourism Minister Joseph Schow will take on McIver's portfolio on an interim basis, Smith said.

"Minister Schow will be available to municipalities around the province as they continue to navigate the uncertainty of the wildfire season," she said.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is giving his cabinet a major shakeup, moving several key players involved in Canada-U.S. relations into new positions and promoting 24 new faces to the front bench.

Carney's cabinet — 28 full ministers and 10 secretaries of state — retains prominent figures from former prime minister Justin Trudeau's government, including Dominic LeBlanc, Mélanie Joly, Chrystia Freeland and François-Philippe Champagne.

Pothole repairs are now underway on the QEII Highway northbound between 40 Avenue S.W. and Highway 567.

NB QEII from 40 Ave to Hwy567, Airdrie - pot hole repair, May13 9:30am to 1:30pm. Stay to the right with speed reduction in place. #ABRoads

Airdrie RCMP were among several police units involved in a two-month investigation that led to two arrests at Sunridge Mall in Calgary. Police seized fentanyl, a prohibited firearm, and more than 60 fraudulent identity documents. The arrest occurred on May 1.

RCMP said Duane Phillips, 50, of Calgary, was arrested alongside a 38-year-old Calgary woman. Police said information has not yet been sworn for the woman, and her name cannot be released.

With the Canada Carbon Rebate now officially over, eligible Airdrie families are set to receive two child benefit payments before the end of May, according to the Canada Revenue Agency.

The federal Canada child benefit (CCB) is scheduled for May 20. The Alberta child and family benefit (ACFB), which is provincially funded and administered through the CRA, will follow on May 27.

Environment Canada has cancelled the rainfall warning for Airdrie and surrounding areas that was issued on Sunday, with the updated forecast suggesting residents shouldn’t expect a stretch of hot, dry weather heading into the Victoria Day long weekend.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is freezing its industrial carbon price effective immediately at $95 per tonne of emissions.

Smith told reporters Monday the move is critical to keep industry competitive and defend jobs as Canada navigates a tariff fight with the United States.

"With the change in government south of the border, it is essential that we have a reasonable carbon pricing system, not one that will price our industries out of global markets," she said.