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Michael Simpson has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Didsbury and will take up the role on Sept. 15.

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There are so many great opportunities to check out Airdrie’s summer events, all while scanning to enter for our Ram Everyday Adventure giveaway. Check out the following events to see the awesome events Airdrie has to offer and where to scan to win the Ram 1500! 

Pioneer Acres Annual Show

When: Friday, August 8-10th

Where: 263178 Twp 274 Rd, Irricana AB

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.

Tara Sawyer, the Member of Legislative Assembly for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, is excited to serve her riding.

Sawyer is a farmer and business owner who lives near Acme. She has served as Chair of Grain Growers of Canada and Alberta Grains, becoming the first woman elected to both roles.

"I'm excited and I'm humbled and honoured at the trust that the people of the riding are putting in me, I don't take that lightly, so I'm looking forward to working on their behalf."

She went on to talk about her campaign and what her main goals were.

Get ready to dust off your boots and embrace the wild spirit of the West without breaking the bank!

Whether you're heading to Calgary Stampede for the rodeo, the food, the midway, or the music, there are tons of ways to enjoy The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth on a budget. Here's your ultimate guide to saving big and celebrating even bigger at Stampede 2025.

Value Days: Free admission and big-time perks

If you could hop on a plane tomorrow and be whisked away to your dream Canadian destination... where would you go? 

Maybe you're dreaming of sipping craft beer in Victoria, whale watching in Halifax, or exploring the cobblestone streets of Québec City. Well, it’s time to stop dreaming and start packing—because we’re teaming up with Porter Airlines to help you Rediscover Canada!

We’re giving away a round-trip airfare voucher for two with Porter Airlines—yup, TWO tickets to any Canadian destination they fly!

Elections Alberta has announced the official results for the provincial by-elections held on June 23, 2025.

Airdrie didn’t wait for fireworks to bring the heat this Canada Day. Families packed City Hall for pancakes by sunrise, lined the parade route by mid-morning, and rolled straight into an all-day celebration stretching from downtown to Nose Creek Park.

While Airdrie gears up for a citywide celebration, nearby towns including Carstairs, Didsbury, and Olds are also hosting packed slates of parades, vendors, fireworks, and free food on July 1.

Here’s a full regional rundown:

CARSTAIRS

Carstairs Memorial Park will host a full Canada Day celebration from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Town of Carstairs festivities will include:

In their last trustee meeting for the school year, the Chinook's Edge School Division Board of Trustees made a number of decisions and wished the graduating class the best of luck last week.

The Chinook’s Edge Board of Trustees wishes to extend its congratulations to the graduating class of 2025. The Board echoed the comments of Superintendent Ryan Sawula, given in his Superintendent’s report at the meeting explained the school division.