Airdrie

At today's Rocky View Schools Board of Trustees meeting, changes to the ward boundaries were made.

The Trustees were presented with four different options on how the boundaries could be changed, to work with the growing population within the division.

Here is a look at what the current boundaries are:

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is going to be reaching into its surplus for the first time in a while in order to cover its cost.

That comes as grain volumes are falling for Canada, and the commission needs more funds to keep up with their costs.

That's why they're dipping into their surplus, with Head Commissioner David Hunt explaining that came from their most recent financial review.

As the first snowfall approaches in Airdrie, residents dust off their shovels and bracing for winter. While forecasts predict only light snow at the beginning of next week, it’s essential to remember the city’s regulations for snow clearing.

Some eligible parents in Airdrie will receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) by the end of this week. The CCB, administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), offers tax-free monthly payments to help families with the costs of raising children.

Families' amount depends on their adjusted family net income (AFNI), the number of children in their care, and their ages.

Drivers are facing an uphill battle as skyrocketing legal costs and litigation fees linked to auto collision claims contribute to record-high insurance premiums. With the average legal settlement for auto insurance claims surpassing $100,000 in 2023—setting a new national benchmark.

Don Begg, a bronze sculptor from Cochrane, has been inducted into the prestigious Alberta Order of Excellence. Known internationally for his detailed and lifelike sculptures, Begg's work also has a local presence in Airdrie's Nose Creek Regional Park, depicting an Îethka Stoney Grandmother's teachings, which is a poignant symbol to honour Indigenous Peoples who have been in a relationship with the area. Grandchildren.

This week's Airdrie Techmation Thunder Spotlight belongs to Zach Jones.

On Friday the Thunder lost to the Red Deer Vipers 4-3 before dropping another to the Mountainview Colts on Saturday 6-2. On the season, the Thunder have a 3-4 record.

Even though the Thunder dropped both of their games over the weekend, Head Coach and General Manager Mark Kulynych was proud of how Jones played.

"Jonesy played two solid games for us this weekend. He was working hard and playing the right way. Jonesy has gotten better throughout the year and is great for the room."

Alberta is rolling out an ambitious new pilot program to turn millions of old tires into fuel as part of its latest push for sustainability. In partnership with Lafarge Canada, the province has launched the Tire-Derived Fuel (TDF) pilot project alongside the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) program.

The unofficial results are in for Mountain View County's Division 4 By-Election, with Tiffany Nixon leading the race.

Residents from Elkton/Rugby, Westcott, Fallentimber, Bergen, Harmattan, and Westerdale participated in the vote to fill the vacant councillor position. A total of 349 ballots were cast, with Tiffany Nixon securing 191 votes, ahead of Sean LaBrie, who received 158.

To accommodate residents, the county organized advance voting opportunities on October 9 and 10 at Melvin Hall and Bergen Hall, respectively.

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is urging chiefs to vote in favour of a landmark child welfare deal with Ottawa, saying she doesn't think a better agreement would be possible under a different federal government.

Some chiefs are campaigning to vote down the $47.8-billion child welfare reform agreement at an assembly in Calgary this week.