Crossfield

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video packed with hockey players, figure skaters, and an entire town rallying behind their rink is worth even more. Earlier this week, multiple reports indicated that Crossfield was sitting in fourth place in the Kraft Hockeyville competition—and the town isn’t backing down.

The contract for the Airdrie chapter of Alberta Pound and Rescue Centres (APARC) expires on March 31, 2025, and the City has yet to secure a permanent replacement. In the interim, Tails to Tell Animal Rescue in Crossfield confirmed that the City of Airdrie is financially assisting in housing stray cats. According to Colleen Holden, a Tails to Tell’s Board of Directors member, the arrangement may last six to 18 months.

At their meeting on February 4, the trustees of Chinook's Edge School Board discussed the spring budget process and created tools to help newly elected trustees succeed.

The Chinook’s Edge Board of Trustees reviewed an annual report outlining the division’s preparations for the upcoming spring budgeting process.

"The division has designed its process to prioritize fairness and transparency in the way resources are allocated. The Board supports the process," stated Chinook's Edge.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video packed with hockey players, figure skaters, and an entire town rallying behind their rink is worth even more. Crossfield has officially entered the Kraft Hockeyville competition, and residents hope their community-driven video will set them apart.

A motor vehicle collision on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway (QEII) southbound lanes east of Crossfield has been cleared.

Drivers were previously warned of lane closures, no-passing zones, and significant traffic congestion. 

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The Town of Crossfield is currently creating a Crossfield E-Gov Portal. According to the town, this will connect residents with their municipal accounts anytime, anywhere.

Russ Nash, Director of Community and Protective Services for the town, wrote to DiscoverAirdrie to share that there are two different portal options.

According to Fortis Alberta, there were several power outages north of Airdrie but have since been fixed

They were reporting the outages near Carstairs, Crossfield and Olds, which are affecting around 60 customers.

According to Fortis, the reason behind the outages is because of snow and ice build-up. 

Yesterday and this morning Airdronians were also reporting their power flickering all throughout the city.

A major collision involving many vehicles had shut down the QEII southbound between Veterans Boulevard and Yankee Valley Boulevard but has since reopened.

Crews were on the scene tending to the situation.

A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 2 northbound near Township Road 310 just south of the Didsbury overpass is causing delays.

Witnesses say it looks like a lorry attempted to cross the highway in this morning's heavy fog when several vehicles crashed into its side.

The slow lane remains clear, but drivers are urged to reduce speed and use caution in the area. Crews are on the scene.

There is no word yet on injuries or when the scene will be fully cleared.

Early this morning at approximately 4:50 a.m., Airdrie RCMP received a report of a fire impacting multiple residential structures at the corner of McCulloch Crescent and Madison Drive in Irricana.

The Airdrie RCMP along with EMS and fire services from Irricana, Rocky View County, Crossfield and Airdrie responded to assist in extinguishing the blaze.

Many emergency service vehicles and personnel remain on scene. No serious injuries are reported at this time. The fire has now been extinguished.