Airdrie

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it's time for Ottawa to stop studying the idea of a national forest fire co-ordination agency and take action.

The organization's president wants the federal government to take inspiration from the U.S. Fire Administration to establish a similar office in Canada.

The U.S. office is part of Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, but Ken McMullen says a Canadian version could be simpler and less costly.

Airdrie RCMP say a 19-year-old reported missing earlier this week has been located safe.

Police issued a request for public assistance late Thursday.

In a Friday morning update, RCMP confirmed the person had been found and thanked the public for their assistance.

No further details will be released.

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Thursday's storm brought hail, heavy rain, and reports of flash flooding to parts of Airdrie, knocking out power to nearly 3,000 customers in the city, Balzac, and Rocky View County.

Nearly 3,000 customers in Airdrie, Balzac and Rocky View County had power restored Thursday evening after multiple lightning strikes damaged the distribution system, FortisAlberta said.

The utility said on social media just after 5 p.m. that electricity had been restored and crews had determined the cause.

Environment Canada has lifted a severe thunderstorm warning that had been in effect Thursday afternoon for Airdrie and Crossfield.

The warning was issued at 3:24 p.m., as meteorologists tracked a storm located five kilometres south of Airdrie, moving east at 15 km/h. The storm was capable of producing strong wind gusts, toonie-sized hail, and heavy rain.

Airdrie music teacher Corbie Dorner tells his students that their art doesn’t need to impress anyone—it just needs to be honest.

“What they love or what they create is enough,” he said. “And that doesn't need to be more. It’s enough—like just to have it and to share it.”

This summer, the Bert Church High School music teacher was nominated for Blues Recording of the Year at the 2025 YYC Music Awards.

Police have identified the remains of a Calgary man who disappeared 2 1/2 years ago and are investigating his death as a homicide.

The remains were discovered in May 2024 at an undisclosed location outside Calgary.

Robert Stanley Mainland was last seen in January 2023 at a 7-Eleven convenience store.

He was 65 at the time of his disappearance and had lived in the same northeast Calgary neighbourhood for over 40 years.

Police say they believe Mainland was the victim of foul play.

Michael Simpson has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Didsbury and will take up the role on Sept. 15.

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Alberta Parks has issued several active bear warnings and two area closures in Kananaskis Country ahead of the weekend due to grizzly bears feeding on berries or a carcass.

A bear warning was issued August 6 for Mount Shark Road and Smith-Dorrien Trail (Highway 742) between Mount Shark Road and Sparrowhawk Day Use Area. Grizzly bears are feeding on abundant berries in the area. The advisory states there was a close encounter with a cyclist, during which bear spray was deployed.

Affected areas:

• Mount Shark Road

There are so many great opportunities to check out Airdrie’s summer events, all while scanning to enter for our Ram Everyday Adventure giveaway. Check out the following events to see the awesome events Airdrie has to offer and where to scan to win the Ram 1500! 

Pioneer Acres Annual Show

When: Friday, August 8-10th

Where: 263178 Twp 274 Rd, Irricana AB