Airdrie

Liberal MP Sean Casey is the first to publicly confirm that he has signed a letter calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign, arguing it would be in the best interests of the country to let someone else take the reins. 

As an internal revolt brews, few Liberal MPs who are not in the cabinet are publicly defending the prime minister. The upcoming caucus meeting on Wednesday appears to present the most serious challenge to Trudeau's leadership to date.

While the special weather statement for Airdrie and the surrounding areas has ended, road conditions after Monday's snow dump may be challenging. 

The QEII towards Calgary city limits is partly covered with snow, with icy wheel paths and slippery sections. Similar conditions are observed on the QEII north of Airdrie. Roads in Calgary, including main arterial routes such as Deerfoot, are in good condition, though slush is reported. Motorists should also be aware that road crews are clearing snow. 

Saturday was the grand return of 100 Kids Who Care Airdrie, who held their first event since before COVID-19.

Around 30 kids attended the event, donating a total of $300 to the Strong Like Sloane Foundation. The funds will be used for treatment and research for hard-to-treat and high-relapse-rate cancers.

Kelly Boudreau, the outgoing founder of 100 Kids Who Care Airdrie, talked about how the event went.

Earlier this month, Rocky View County (RVC) changed its elections bylaw to align with changes the provincial government will be implementing.

To see the changes that Bill 20 (Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendments Act) includes, click HERE.

Tyler Andreasen, lead legislative officer with RVC's legislative services department talked about the changes they made to the elections bylaw.

Farmers in Manitoba are being called upon to aid critical research aimed at improving wheat production amid changing climate conditions. 

The University of Manitoba's "Mani Wheat Project," led by Dr. Cristina Rosell’s food science group, is gathering wheat samples from farmers to study the effects of pre-harvest sprouting, a significant issue caused by excessive rain and humidity before harvest.

A single-vehicle collision was causing delays for rush-hour traffic in Airdrie. It has since been cleared.

According to reports, a vehicle struck a pole in the median on Kingsview Blvd SE just south of Kingsview Way SE.

Crews were on the scene, but have since left.

Earlier today, Alberta RCMP provided some tips to residents to remind them to take precautions and be prepared for winter driving. 

With the snow Airdrie received so far today, Alberta RCMP is reminding residents to take precautions and be prepared for winter driving.

"With the seasons changing, some parts of the province are already experiencing winter weather. Please take extra precautions when travelling, or consider avoiding travel when conditions include icy roads and blowing snow," stated the Alberta RCMP in a press release.

Before you hit the highways this winter, the RCMP want Airdronians to remember the following:

As winter approaches and temperatures drop, Alberta’s government is reminding residents that help is available to keep their homes warm and lights on.

The Winter Rules for Utilities are in place to protect vulnerable citizens throughout the colder months and ensure access to electricity and natural gas. From October 15 to April 15, utility providers cannot fully disconnect electricity and natural gas services, even during the coldest spells when temperatures drop below zero.

Airdrie's 2025 Budget for council deliberation outlines the costs Bill 20 may have on the municipality. According to the documents, 'the municipal election and additional costs from administering elections imposed by Bill 20' may total $500,000.

A breakdown of the half-a-million dollars

Have you received a text message purporting to be from the 'Ministry of Transportation of Canada' or from 'The Alert Canada Ticket Department' alerting you to a parking ticket that needs to be paid? Beware—these text messages are scams.

While these scams are not new and have circulated in different provinces over the past several months, it’s important to remember never to click on any links in text messages.

How to spot scammy text messages