Airdrie

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.

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 “We, of course, do not control Google, and their information may be outdated or even from a different 'Didsbury'.”

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 is seeing sunshine and summer heat this week, but remains just outside two heat warning zones now in effect for parts of Rocky View County.

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.

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.

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:

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.

British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.

Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation.

On social media, Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery said earlier Tuesday that Albertans should be able to embark on gathering signatures "without needless bureaucratic red tape or court applications slowing the process."