Airdrie motorists: Tow ban, travel disruptions on QEII due to extreme weather

The RCMP in central Alberta advises against travel along QEII between Edmonton and Calgary due to extreme weather conditions.

A travel advisory and tow ban are in effect for the Highway 2 corridor between Edmonton and Blackfalds. Due to deteriorating weather, tow operations have been temporarily paused. Drivers are urged to monitor Alberta 511 for updates on highway travel conditions.

Update: Emergency crews responding to collision near Crossfield industrial area

A previous collision near Crossfield has been cleared.

Earlier this morning, multiple emergency crews were reported responding to what appeared to be a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 2A near the entrance to the Crossfield Industrial area at McCool Crescent.

According to witness reports, the vehicle involved was on its side, and the local fire department was managing the situation. Witnesses also reported seeing emergency vehicles heading north from Airdrie toward the site.

There was no confirmed information yet regarding injuries or the cause of the crash.

Chinook's Edge trustees discuss technology, budget, and school calendar

Chinook's Edge School Division, the school district just north of Rocky View Schools Division, approved the 2025-26 school calendar, received the first quarter financial report and received a technology report.

The Board reviewed Chinook’s Edge's first-quarter financial report and evaluated the segment of the budget allocated to its operations. All revenues and expenditures align with the projections established earlier this year.

New app brings real-time bus tracking to Airdrie families

Rocky View Schools is rolling out WheresTheBus, a real-time bus tracking app designed to provide parents, guardians and schools with accurate, up-to-date information on school bus locations and arrival times.

WheresTheBus is a free, secure tool that tracks and reports real-time data using GPS and tablets installed on school buses. The information is transmitted to the WheresTheBus Parent App, which can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, or computers.

Municipal enforcement seeks information after Crossfield dog park incident

Crossfield's Municipal Enforcement Department is asking for the community's help after a dog attack at the town's dog park on Western Drive.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 8, around 1:15 p.m., and involved two medium-sized dogs—one black and one white. One of the dogs reportedly attacked a member of the public.

Community generosity powers Crossfield hamper success

It was another successful year for the Crossfield Hamper Program as they handed out hampers to over 80 families in need this holiday season.

The Crossfield and Madden Food Bank spearhead the program. Angela Wigglesworth who is a co-founder of the food bank is thankful for how it went.

"We were able to give out 87 hampers this Christmas with the incredible generosity of the community as the driving force, we are very fortunate to still partner with the Crossfield Fire Department, who delivered all of our Christmas hampers for us."