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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Mountain View County residents are invited to bundle up, gather their loved ones and hit the road for the self-guided holiday lights tour this season. 

The Town of Olds and Mountain View County have released the 2024 Inter-Municipal Cooperation Committee (ICC) Annual Report, outlining progress on key initiatives to strengthen partnerships and improve residents' services.

The ICC, established to foster open communication and collaboration, met four times this year to address shared priorities, including public safety, economic growth, recreation, and resource planning.

Highways northeast of Airdrie are experiencing winter conditions, with reports of snow cover, icy sections, and varying visibility. Drivers are urged to proceed with caution.

Hockey Alberta has said it plans to introduce significant updates to player eligibility, registration, and movement rules, giving families more flexibility and choice starting in the 2025-2026 season.

For the first time in over 25 years, first-time hockey players would no longer be tied to residency-based boundaries, allowing them to choose the Minor Hockey Association (MHA) that best fits their needs. These changes aim to adapt to the evolving sports landscape, where MHAs face increasing competition to recruit and retain players.

As the holiday season approaches, the promise of cozy gatherings and festive cheer fills the air. But let’s be honest, sometimes, we all dream of a chance to escape, recharge, and make memories in a destination that feels like a dream come true.

That’s why Air 106 and Country Hills Toyota are giving you the to win a $1,000 travel gift card through their Getaway for the Holidays contest.