Airdrie

Airdronians are rallying behind a local family after they lost a loved one. Dwayne Kirby, a beloved father and partner passed away suddenly while on vacation in Mexico.

Chris Glass, a family friend spoke to DiscoverAirdrie about the circumstances the family is now facing and how tragic it truly is.

A motor vehicle collision on Stoney Trail, westbound near Badlands Trail, has been cleared. 

Airdrie and area road conditions 

Road conditions in and around Airdrie have deteriorated as wet snow accumulates on area highways, and there are reports of vehicles in ditches on backroads. 

The Town of Olds has announced the sale of its current administrative office building to Westview Co-op, a decision formalized at the council meeting last Friday.  

The upcoming move is set for spring 2025, when the Town’s administrative staff will be relocated to the Town Operations Centre at 3501-70 Avenue on the northwest side of town. This transition is expected to enhance the Town’s operational efficiency and support long-term growth while benefiting local businesses. 

Road conditions in and around Airdrie have deteriorated as wet snow accumulates on area highways, and there are reports of vehicles in ditches on backroads. 

The Alberta government has introduced the Financial Statutes Amendment Act, a legislative proposal designed to expand mortgage financing options and enhance support for families facing the loss of a child. If passed, the act would introduce alternative financing options through provincially regulated financial institutions, making Alberta the first province in Canada to offer such measures.

According to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), its investigators were on the site of a train derailment northeast of Airdrie, near Beiseker, on Friday. However, a spokesperson says the investigation is still in the field phase.

Airdrie P.O.W.E.R. (Protecting Our Women with Emergency Resources), a local organization providing critical support for women fleeing domestic violence, has been selected as one of 12 finalists in iA Financial Group’s Canada-wide philanthropic contest. It is also the only Alberta organization that has made it onto the finalists list. 

The Alberta government has introduced the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, a proposed bill that could improve the lives of condominium owners, residents, and the construction industry. 

This legislation would amend the Condominium Property Act, the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA), and the Public Works Act to address long-standing issues affecting Albertans. The amendments to the PPCLA will take effect upon proclamation, while changes to the Public Works Act are set to come into force in Spring 2025. 

The head of the United Nations refugee agency says it is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle if that helps stabilize the housing market and prevents backlash against newcomers.

Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, met with the prime minister in Ottawa on Monday.

His visit comes a little more than a week after the federal government announced plans to cut overall immigration levels by 20 per cent for 2025 — a cut that includes refugees and protected persons.

Airdrie motorists can expect the wet snow to continue Tuesday morning, with up to two centimetres accumulating. Gusting winds may make commuting this morning slower than usual.

Although earlier Tuesday morning, the QEII towards Calgary city limits was reported to have good driving conditions, conditions are now being reported as partly covered in snow, with slush and icy sections, including icy wheel paths. Similarly, winter road conditions have been reported north of Airdrie on the QEII.