Airdrie

Airdronian Suze Casey is trying to create a positive community with her new movement called Elbows Linked.

According to her, she got the idea from the elbows up movement, but wanted to make it more positive.

"Elbows up is a fighting stance, and it's also used in a way of negative connotation. Do we really need to fight, or do we need to stand together? Could we not find what's common and link our elbows and stand together?"

Rocky View School (RVS) is committed to the goals and outcomes of its education plan in the third year.

"The goals of the 2023-2027 Education Plan are to advance students’ literacy and numeracy skills, build future-ready students and create inclusive, engaging, healthy learning environments for all students," stated RVS.

The division explained that the board approved year three of the plan, which builds on two years of strong implementation and growth and an intensified focus in areas where students demonstrate increasing need for support.

It looks like fans of "My Life With the Walter Boys" might be able to expect a season three.

According to the Writers Guild of America West website, season three production is scheduled for 2025 and 2026, even though the third season has yet to be confirmed by Netflix.

Also on the website, it shows that Melanie Halsall will return as the Showrunner and Executive Producer, as she has done for seasons one and two.

Travel to the United States took another hit in April with booking agents saying an "elbows up" attitude over the trade war has Canadians pulling back. 

Canadian residents returning by automobile from the U.S. in April fell on a year-over-year basis for the fourth consecutive month, preliminary numbers released by Statistics Canada showed Monday. The 1.2 million trips represented a 35.2 per cent drop from the same month in 2024 and 45.1 per cent lower than April 2019, before the pandemic.

While the recent federal election turned into a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives that left other parties trailing far behind, a new poll suggests most Canadians don't want the country end up with a two-party system.

The poll of over 1,600 Canadians, conducted by Leger Marketing for the Association for Canadian Studies between May 1 and 3, suggests only 21 per cent of Canadians think the country would be better off with a system where two parties dominate the political landscape.

Construction has officially commenced on Airdrie’s fourth fire station, located in the northeast quadrant. The station will cover 26,000 square feet of operational space, with a post-disaster-rated design that includes training towers, fire bays, and a modular Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC).

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says talk of Alberta separatism is 'irresponsible' and it's "not smart" for politicians to make statements about it without consulting with First Nations first.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced a bill that would make it easier for Albertans to launch referendums on various topics — including splitting from Canada.

Smith has pointed to growing alienation in her province and frustration with Ottawa, saying those wanting to separate "are not fringe voices."

With the Victoria Day long weekend approaching, forecasts suggest Airdrie may be in for more unsettled conditions, with lingering rain and below-seasonal temperatures expected to stretch into the holiday Monday.

Environment Canada is calling for a high of 12 C on Friday, May 16, with a 30 per cent chance of evening showers. Saturday is expected to remain cloudy with a high of 13 C and a growing chance of showers overnight. Sunday’s forecast shows a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 16 C, followed by scattered rain into the night.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has issued a new update confirming a reported extortion attempt involving data previously accessed during a December 2024 cybersecurity breach.

In a written statement posted on May 7, 2025, RVS confirmed:

"PowerSchool informed their customers, including Rocky View Schools, that a threat actor has reached out to some PowerSchool Student Information System customers in an attempt to extort them using data from the previously reported December 2024 incident."

The Airdrie Angels Fastpitch Association says ongoing vandalism at a local high school ball diamond is damaging equipment, straining volunteer resources, and raising concerns about future access to shared equipment and facilities.

The St. Martin de Porres High School site has been hit repeatedly this season, with graffiti, pried-open equipment bins, and stolen gear, according to Angels President Brandi Rodericks.