Carstairs

Pawsitive Haven Animal Rescue, based north of Airdrie in Carstairs, has announced it is closing down operations.

The announcement from the rescue came on social media on Wednesday.

"We would like to remember all of the amazing animals that we helped rescue over the last 6 years! It all started with a little Dachshund named Willow and that very quickly grew into us buying kennels, and rescuing over 2000 dogs and cats! This included spaying, neutering, vaccinating and ensuring that they all found amazing homes!" the social media post stated in part.

Exciting news, Josh Gove just snagged a new $76,000 RAM with RAM Everyday Adventure!

Golden West Broadcasting and Your Alberta RAM Dealers recently gave him the exciting news, leaving him almost speechless. 

“I’m shaking. It’s going to take a while to sink in,” he exclaimed.

This stunning RAM 1500 Classic, sporting a bold flame red finish, is packed with impressive features, including a powerful 5.7-litre V8 Hemi engine with 395 horsepower, an 8-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, heated seats, and even a Wi-Fi hotspot. 

A motor vehicle collision heading northbound on the QEII, near Highway 581, just east of Carstairs, has been cleared. 

Motorists reported delays and congestion in the area. Emergency crews were also reported to be on the scene.

There was no word on injuries.

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Chinook’s Edge School Division is excited to welcome 48 new teachers for the 2024-25 school year.

According to a press release, The group includes teachers who are new to the profession, teachers who are new to Chinook’s Edge, and teachers who joined Chinook’s Edge part-way through the previous school year. This compares to 38 new teachers who started last fall and 37 new teachers at the start of the 2022-23 school year.

Until September 30, motorists can expect traffic delays on Highway 581, near Range Road 11, just east of Carstairs, as culvert repairs will continue.

According to 511 Alberta, 30 kilometres an hour speed restrictions will be enforced, and lane closures will be in place, with one-lane alternating traffic. Passing will be prohibited, and temporary traffic signals will also be installed. The speed reductions and lane closures will be in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

The Petro‑Canada FACE program has chosen several local athletes to receive grants.

According to Petro-Canda, they select 55 up-and-coming athletes and their coaches from across Canada to receive a FACE™, or Fuelling Athlete and Coaching Excellence, grant each year.

"We give grants to athletes when they need it the most – when they are striving to represent Canada at the Paralympic or Olympic Games but don’t yet qualify for government funding," the company website states.

Do you have a teen of the age of 11+? Carstairs Public Library is hosting a Scavenger Hunt that is open to anyone who loves to get out and explore. They are looking for groups of 2 or more to find these hidden treasures. They have tons of prizes to be won and lots of fun to be had!

Last week, the Carstairs Fire Department took to social media to show pictures of themselves practicing vehicle extractions.

Josh Van Arnam, a captain of the fire department spoke with DiscoverAirdrie and explained that every Wednesday night, they do some type of practicing.

"We always try and keep up on all of our skills because being volunteer firefighters, we have a lot of skills to deal with as you could end up taking on my different roles in an emergency."

The Air 106 Summer Cruiser will be making appearances at various events this weekend, and it has your chance to win big when you see them! 

Until the end of this month, road maintenance will be performed north of Airdrie on Highway 581, just west of the QEII (southbound), which will impact motorists and traffic in the area.