RCMP confirm child found near 8th Street in Airdrie Saturday, returned to family

RCMP say a child was located near 8th Street and Veterans Boulevard early Saturday morning and has since been reunited with family.

The confirmation follows a social media post that drew widespread attention over the weekend, claiming a young child had been found alone in the area.

"July 26th, a child was located around 8th street and Veterans at approximately 0725hrs,” RCMP said in an emailed response. “There was no concern with the child's condition. The child was reunited with his family.”

No further details were released.

Alberta well positioned to weather deficits — for now: Conference Board

Alberta remains in a strong position, despite a projected 2.5 per cent drop in revenues this year, according to Provincial Fiscal Outlook, a new report released July 29 by The Conference Board of Canada.

The report finds that all Canadian provinces are expected to run deficits in the current fiscal year, with sluggish economic growth and high interest rates weighing on government revenues.

Town north of Airdrie warns: AI is swimming in the wrong lane

The Town of Didsbury is warning residents that Google’s AI-generated search results may be displaying incorrect information about local swim schedules.

“We have had reports that Google AI (which often pops up first when you Google something like 'Didsbury Pool swim times') has incorrect information,” the town said in a July 29 Facebook post. “We, of course, do not control Google, and their information may be outdated or even from a different 'Didsbury'.”

Cabinet minister in Airdrie today for infrastructure growth announcement

The Alberta government is expected to unveil new infrastructure plans this afternoon to support Airdrie’s fast-growing population.

Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen is scheduled to make the announcement at 2:30 p.m. in the city’s South Winds neighbourhood. Airdrie-East MLA Angela Pitt and Mayor Peter Brown will join him.

This is the second time in recent months that a provincial cabinet minister has appeared in Airdrie to address infrastructure tied to population growth.

 

Airdrie Legion Members honoured with King Charles III Coronation pins

On Saturday, two members of The Airdrie Legion Branch 288, Keith Shaw and Bob McNevin, received the King Charles III Coronation pin.

They received the pins at the 12th annual Korean War Veterans Day Ceremony, which marked the 72nd Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice.

Andy Choi, Chairman of the Calgary Korean Association, presented the pins to McNevin and Shaw on behalf of Senator Yonah Martin.

Chinook’s Edge Appoints New Director for Community Learning Campus in Olds

Brianne Fletcher is taking over a new role within Chinook's Edge School Division as Director of the Community Learning Campus (CLC) in Olds.

Previously, Fletcher has been serving as the Career Connections Coordinator for Chinook’s Edge School Division and Olds College of Agriculture & Technology.

"Brianne has enjoyed the opportunity over the past few years, to oversee dual credit programming in Chinook's Edge, both online and onsite," shared Chinook's Edge.

Summer safety alert: Prevent bites and diseases

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is encouraging Airdronians to take precautions this summer when coming across wildlife and insects to prevent bites and infections.

"Insects can carry viruses and diseases in Alberta. West Nile virus is an infection spread by mosquitoes that can affect your brain and give you flu-like symptoms," explained AHS.

AHS also shared that ticks can carry Lyme disease, an infection that can cause problems with your skin, joints, nervous system and heart.

Here are some ways to prevent mosquito and tick bites according to AHS:

Bank of Canada to make interest rate decision as trade uncertainty swirls

The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning.

Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent.

A surprisingly strong June jobs report and signs of stubbornness in core inflation convinced many economists the bank would remain on hold.

The Bank of Canada left its key rate unchanged at its two most recent decisions as it waits for more clarity on how Canada's tariff dispute with the United States will affect inflation and the economy.