Carstairs

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.

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.

On Wednesday afternoon, a tow ban that had previously been implemented for parts of Alberta was lifted. While towing services have resumed, road conditions in some areas may still pose challenges for drivers. Authorities are urging motorists to remain cautious.

On Tuesday evening, the RCMP in central Alberta advised against travel along QEII between Edmonton and Calgary due to extreme weather 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.