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Airdrie RCMP has confirmed to DiscoverAirdrie that Mounties received a complaint about a white van in the Reunion neighbourhood of the city on Friday (October 28) just before 2 p.m.

"The RCMP immediately responded, and an investigation was completed, and there is no concern for public safety," wrote Cst. Jennifer Weedmark in an email.

She added that anyone with information concerning the event should contact the Airdrie RCMP.

Early this morning, Banff RCMP responded to a concerning incident involving an aggressive male with a knife.

At 2:33 a.m. on October 28, security guards conducting foot patrols in the Banff Cascade Gardens encountered the suspect, who emerged from a wooded area.

Upon identifying themselves as security personnel, the male brandished a knife and challenged the guards to "prove it" before pursuing them. Fortunately, both security guards were able to retreat safely and were unharmed.

According to the 2024 HungerCount report by Food Banks Canada, Alberta ranks fourth nationally for food bank visits, with 172,832 monthly visits, an over 90 per cent increase between 2019 and 2024. 

A bail hearing is set for December 19 for Elijah Blake Strawberry, one of two men charged in the August 6 shooting near Conrich that resulted in the death of Colin John Hough, a Rocky View County worker and Airdrie resident.

You can find incredible deals, support local businesses, and even snag some experiences across Alberta all in one go. That’s where the Discover Airdrie Online Auction and its exciting new addition, the Save More Alberta Online Auction, come in.

Music icon Shania Twain, a five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and Canadian sensation, is set to headline the Calgary Stampede’s 2025 concert lineup on July 5 at the Scotiabank Saddledome. This awaited performance marks Twain’s first appearance at the Stampede in over a decade, having last graced the stage in 2014.

AIR 106.1 welcomes Canadian royalty to the Scotiabank Saddledome!

Shania Twain will perform on July 5, as part of the Calgary Stampede.

Ticket details: 

• Presale: Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.
• Presale code: TWAINCS
• General on sale: Friday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m.

All tickets are available here.

We'll also be giving away a pair of tickets on Friday morning and more closer to Christmas. Wouldn't that make for a nice gift?🎟️

With Sunday's temperature in Airdrie reaching 18 degrees, nearly four times warmer than the average for this time of year, residents may want to get ready for a spine-chilling change, and it won't be because of the ghosts and goblins anticipated to roam the streets later this week.

This week's nightly lows are predicted to reach double-digit temperatures below zero, with Wednesday night possibly being the coldest at -12. There is also the possibility of flurries and rain tonight and a chance of flurries on Friday.

The City of Airdrie has provided an update on "Inspire", the new multi-use facility and library.

While the goal was for the building to be fully enclosed before the first snowfall, workers are still working on reaching that goal.

Clay Aragon, the manager for culture, heritage and events at the City of Airdrie, explained the main focus for the contractor is getting the building weather-tight to begin interior finishing before the snow is here to stay.

"The roof is mostly complete with just a few things left, same with exterior framing and boarding."