Airdrie

Airdrie homeowners and investors may already feel the effects of proposed changes to the capital gains tax. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has begun administering the new rules, even though they are still subject to parliamentary approval. 

PowerSchool, the provider of student information systems (SIS) used by school districts across North America, has issued an update on the cybersecurity breach that impacted multiple school divisions, including Rocky View Schools (RVS).

Airdrie bowler Abrielle Noble will be representing Alberta at a national competition.

Last month, the 12-year-old bowler won provincials at Chinook Bowladrome in Calgary. She competed against 36 other girls to win the Junior Girls Singles championship.

She talked about what helped her get through and manage her nerves.

Unsolicited packages showing up at your door might seem like a lucky break, but the Better Business Bureau is warning residents about the dangers of "brushing." The scam involves sending unordered items to unsuspecting recipients to exploit their personal information and post fake reviews online.

Albertans are entering 2025 with growing financial anxiety, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted by Ipsos. The quarterly survey shows 57 per cent of Albertans are concerned about their ability to repay debts, even if interest rates decline—a 14-point increase from last quarter and the highest jump among all provinces.

"Off the Grid Youth" once again answers the call for help.

Early on in January, "Off the Grid Youth" where asked if they had two laptops to give to a family in need so they could do their school work, and they did just that.

Back in December, they received $10,000 from 100 Airdrie Men Who Give A Damn with some of those funds, they were able to buy several laptops which has allowed them to do this.

For the first time in Canadian history, insured losses from severe weather events surpassed $8 billion in 2024, with Alberta playing a significant role in the record-breaking total. The Calgary hailstorm in August, described as the most destructive event of the year, caused $3 billion in insured damages in just over an hour.

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.

The provincial government is trying to protect the Bow Valley and Canmore areas from wildfires.

With increased wildfire activity in recent years, it is crucial that communities at risk are prepared, explained the province. The Community Fireguard Program is critical to these efforts.

"By removing trees surrounding vulnerable communities that can act as fuel in the event of fires, the program helps ensure that residents, homes, businesses and critical infrastructure are better protected from the devastating effects of wildfires."