Airdrie

Around 800 Airdronians received free food on Monday thanks to the Calgary Guru Nanak Free Kitchen and the local Sikh community.

Residents in need stopped by the Northcott Prairie School parking lot to fill up their grocery bags with different types of food that were being offered. Items included fresh produce, meat, baked goods and more. 

Airdronian Sandeep Singh who is a volunteer with the kitchen said even though they didn't start handing out food until around 12:30 p.m., there was quite a lineup of people waiting beforehand.

Airdrie's Genesis Place is making some scheduling changes to the public pool.

Every Sunday, from 7 - 9 a.m., is a sensory-sensitive time at Genesis Place. Facility music and pool water features are turned off to provide a calmer environment.

Dustin Horlacher, a local parent who has two kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), helped come up with the idea for the swim with the city.

Prairie farmers should be on the lookout as a disease known to cause issues in a variety of crops is a key concern.

That's why experts are asking producers to keep a close eye out for the signs that the disease might be in their fields.

Crops Extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Eileen Beaton talks about the disease.

According to a recent report by TD Bank, Canadian parents, including Albertans, are worried about their kids facing financial challenges.

In the report, TD Bank stated that nearly three in five (57 per cent) Canadian parents expect to financially support their children after they become adults. However, two-thirds (61 per cent) don't feel very confident in their ability to do so.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free.

In a statement posted to X late Tuesday, Freeland clarified the parameters of the program after an advocacy group for small business raised concerns that the rebate would be a taxable benefit.

Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, posted on X soon after that post that he had received a call from Freeland, who offered "assurance" that the rebate would be tax-free.

Donald Trump's second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and security at Canada's border.

One expert says there are not many Canadian allies, so far, in the president-elect's court.

"I don't see a whole lot of friends of Canada in there," said Fen Hampson, a professor of international affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa and co-chair of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations.

The Cochrane RCMP detachment will hold two significant media briefings on Wednesday morning, addressing recent developments in human trafficking and drug enforcement cases.  

Crews will be out at Veterans Boulevard and the East Lake ramp tonight at 10 p.m. to replace the traffic signal pole.

During this work, the signal will flash red in all directions, acting like a four-way stop, and a temporary stop sign will be set up on the southbound side.  

Drivers are reminded to treat flashing red signals as a stop and approach the intersection with caution.

If you're heading that way tonight, please drive carefully and plan for a short delay.