Airdrie

Two of the Alberta Law Foundation's provincially appointed board members have resigned in protest over proposed legislation that they say amounts to political interference in how vulnerable people access the justice system.

The bill would give Justice Minister Mickey Amery final say on grants over $250,000 that the foundation provides to community legal clinics and researchers.

The foundation says it funds about 65 non-profit service providers every year through interest earned on lawyers' trust accounts, not government coffers.

A warrant has been issued for a man charged with violent offences in Olds after he failed to appear in court, according to RCMP.

Spring is in the air, and what better way to kick off the season than by scoring incredible deals with the Discover Airdrie Online Auction? If you're looking to make the most of your spring and summer adventures without breaking the bank, this is the place. From hotel stays, tattoos, golfing and hot tubs, there's something for everyone in this year's auction.

Crossfield didn’t win Kraft Hockeyville’s grand prize. It got something else entirely. Late Saturday, the town got a call no one expected.

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Kraft Heinz would donate 10,000 pounds of its food products to the local food bank—a gesture organizers called "deeply appreciated."

Alberta has issued a public safety advisory as bears emerge from hibernation and activity increases across the province.

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In a joint statement Friday, Alberta Forestry and Parks and Public Safety and Emergency Services warned of heightened risk in backcountry and outdoor areas through the spring and summer months, urging Albertans to take precautions.

Airdrie residents say they’re still paying more at the pump than drivers in nearby communities — and are questioning whether Alberta is enforcing its consumer protection laws at all.

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Airdrie's weather is set to swing sharply in the days ahead, with sunshine, frost, gusting winds and a chance of flurries — all before the Easter long weekend begins.

As of Friday morning, Environment Canada says today will bring clear skies, a high of 13 C and west winds gusting to 60 km/h. Overnight temperatures are forecast to fall to –7 C, with wind chill values around –10.

Traffic was stalled on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Banff on Thursday morning after a motor vehicle collision forced the closure of both westbound lanes.

A photo submitted to DiscoverAirdrie of the collision taken just after 8:30 Thursday morning shows a transport truck partially off the road and long lines of backed-up traffic near the Banff Avenue exit. 

Gearge McDougall's "Ride of the Mustang" returns next week to raise funds for the Alberta Children's Hospital.

Over the 15 years of doing this event, around $1.1 million has been fundraised.

'Ride of the Mustang' is an annual fundraiser where teams of students gather in the gym and ride stationary bikes over three days. In 2011, a student from the high school was diagnosed with cancer, which inspired the very first event.

Kelsey Ahluwalia, a teacher at George McDougall, explained that all funds raised go towards cancer research.

The career learning framework of  Rocky View Schools (RVS) is helping build future-ready students.

As part of its work to build future-ready students, RVS has developed a framework to guide career learning in the division.

According to RVS, using this approach, staff support students as they explore a broad spectrum of careers, facilitate opportunities for students to engage with community partners with career expertise and experience authentic, hands-on, career-integrated activities.