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: Major traffic disruptions on QEII north of Airdrie due to jackknifed semi
A previously jackknifed semi-trailer north on the QEII has been cleared.
Update: NB QEII north of jct Hwy27, near Olds - jackknifed semi cleared. (10:18pm) #ABRoads #yyctraffic https://t.co/Cq8HwwbfjR
Want to help Airdrie stay safe? Alberta RCMP says here’s how
The Alberta RCMP encourages residents across the province, including Airdrie, to join citizen-led crime prevention groups to help build safer, stronger communities. At the same time, the Airdrie RCMP is promoting the RAVE Mobile Safety system to help residents stay informed.
Stolen cars in Airdrie drive home need for RCMP’s Operation Cold Start
The Alberta RCMP has launched Operation Cold Start, a provincewide initiative that will run until Friday to address idling vehicle thefts during winter.
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Update: Blowing snow advisory: Visibility could drop to near zero in Airdrie
The blowing snow advisory has ended.
Late on Friday evening, residents in Airdrie and Crossfield were warned to prepare for hazardous travel conditions as Environment Canada issued a blowing snow advisory.
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."