Airdrie

There is a new partnership delivering the Soy Quality Program to Canadian producers.  

Nathan Gerelus is the manager of National Affairs at the Canadian Grain Commission, based in Winnipeg, and he says, 

“We are excited to have recently partnered with Soy Canada to deliver the Soy Quality Program, and that will start with this year's 2024 harvest.” 

An earlier increased police presence in the city's southeast has ended. 

Earlier on Wednesday morning, Airdrie Mounties advised residents of an increased police presence in the Kingsland View area in the city's southeast. Authorities also confirmed that there was immediate risk to the public. 

In the interest of public and police safety, residents were encouraged to avoid the area and refrain from posting photos of responding officers on social media.

Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

Rocky View County residents who want to see what’s happening in their neighbourhoods can now access an interactive online map. The map shows current rezoning, subdivision, and development permit applications that are either being processed or recently approved by the County.

Halloween is all about fun, frights, and treats, but it’s essential to prioritize safety, especially with more pedestrians on the streets. Since Halloween night means increased foot traffic, the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) is asking drivers to take extra caution.

Here are some important tips for a safe Halloween:

The Manitoba Beef and Forage Conference is set to take place Wednesday at the William Glesby Centre in Portage La Prairie, where a full range of Agri business booths will be on hand for producers across the prairies to explore. 

The conference is a popular event to hear from local producers and industry experts across the region discussing the application of research on the farm.  Forage and livestock specialist Shawn Cabak is one of the speakers and notes the venue will be full of agribusiness booths for producers to visit. 

With Airdrie’s population growing by thousands each year, the City Council has proposed a 2025 budget which officials say aims to keep up with demands for services, public safety, and recreational facilities, all while making room for future infrastructure needs.

With a $228.7 million operating budget and a $175.1 million capital budget, this plan addresses many key areas for residents, including safety, transit, and new recreational facilities.

The Airdrie United Church will be officially closing its Airdrie doors in November.

According to Lori Helston, Chair of the Official Board of Airdrie United Church, the final service will be held on November 17.

"It will be an opportunity to celebrate with our faith community the life and legacy of this long-time home."

Even though the last service is scheduled for November, they plan to continue serving the area for many more years, just elsewhere.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says its investigation into an Ontario facility processing plant-based milk found it was not adhering to Health Canada’s policies on listeria prevention.

The facility is still shut down after a listeria outbreak last summer linked to the plant infected at least 20 people in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Alberta and led to three deaths.

Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison has confirmed a report that Canada is alleging an Indian cabinet minister and close adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered intelligence-gathering operations targeting Canadians.

The Washington Post first reported that Canadian officials alleged Indian Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah was behind a campaign of violence and intimidation targeting Sikh separatists in Canada.

Morrison told MPs at the national security committee Tuesday that he was the one who confirmed Shah's name to that newspaper.