Crossfield

Rocky View Schools (RVS) and Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD) are hosting events to help first-time school bus riders become more familiar with the experience.

RVS, which serves communities like Airdrie, Crossfield, and Cochrane, are hosting their event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 27 and 28 at the RVS Education Centre.

Pothole repairs may slow northbound traffic on the QEII between Calgary and Balzac on Tuesday.

Alberta 511 says the work extends from 144 Avenue N.E. in Rocky View County to the junction with Highway 566.

Repairs began this morning and are expected to wrap up by 2 p.m.

The Crossfield and Madden Food Bank has been open full-time now since January 1st, 2024, and it has been a busy journey ever since.

Angela Wigglesworth, the president of the food bank and co-founder, along with her sister Cheryl Longeway, explained that a lot has happened since the beginning.

In a Facebook post published Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Town of Crossfield said it has “received reports of an individual in the Harrison area going door-to-door claiming to represent the Town.”

“The individual is reportedly offering green bin deliveries in exchange for a $75 deposit taken by credit card.”

“The person is not affiliated with the Town of Crossfield, and there is currently no green bin program being offered.”

Pioneer Acres is gearing up to host its 55th annual show, and this year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever.

“Oh yes, we have our 55th annual show coming up,” said Diana Rowe, marketing coordinator for Pioneer Acres. “We’re very excited about it this year. We are going to have some big equipment on site for this year's show.”

Held over three days from August 8 to 10, the event is a full-scale heritage experience, showcasing vintage machinery, traditional farming techniques, and family-friendly fun.

Rocky View County has surpassed $1 million in cumulative donations to STARS Air Ambulance, marking a major milestone in a partnership that spans more than three decades.

Since 1991, the municipality has made annual contributions to STARS, and in 2017, they adopted a per capita funding model of $2 per resident. In 2019, it became the first municipality in central and southern Alberta to earn its logo on a STARS helicopter.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Rocky View County, including Airdrie and Crossfield.

Meteorologists are tracking a storm system capable of producing wind gusts, large hail ranging from nickel-sized to ping pong ball-sized, and heavy rainfall.

The agency says the hail could cause significant damage or injury. Residents are urged to seek immediate shelter if a thunderstorm approaches and to protect themselves from flying debris and hail if outdoors.

A storm that moved through the Airdrie area Sunday evening left its mark in several spots.

Christy Climenhaga, a scientist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said the storm developed in the foothills before quickly moving toward Airdrie and Calgary.

"We saw a storm that formed in the foothills, then it moved pretty quickly towards the Airdrie and Calgary region," she said.

The system travelled at about 50 to 60 kilometres per hour and brought hail to parts of north Calgary.

A tornado watch issued earlier Wednesday evening for Rocky View County, including Airdrie and Crossfield, was lifted just before 8 p.m., according to Environment Canada.

The watch had been issued at 5:25 p.m., when the agency warned that “conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes.” Forecasters also noted the potential for strong winds, large hail and heavy rainfall.

The Rocky View Regional Handibus Society is on pace to have another busy year.

Paul Siller, the society's executive director, explained that they are nearly 10 per cent higher in the number of rides this time of year compared to 2024.

"We've done 7542 trips this year, which is a little over 9 per cent of last year."

He explained the trips will slow down a little bit over the summer, but that is expected.

"We are going to shift to a new computer program, which should create even more efficiency for us and put more people on the bus."