Airdrie

With Thanksgiving weekend temperatures hovering around the average range for this time of year and a balmy surprise on Monday, some residents may think of the dread 's' word - snow. When will it come and how much will there be?

According to Stephen Berg, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, 10 to 15 centimetres of snow usually falls in October.

After the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued a geomagnetic storm watch for October 10-11, Airdrie residents turned their eyes to the darkened sky over Airdrie, and it was another night of spectacular views as the northern lights danced.

The Carstairs Fire Department has put out a call to locals who are interested in joining the fire department to now apply.

According to Josh Van Arnam, the fire prevention officer and captain at the Carstairs Fire Department, this time of the year is when they are looking for recruits.

"We don't necessarily have a number that we're looking for, but we're looking to hire some people that would like to join the Carstairs Fire Department."

According to Can Arnam, one of the big stipulations is that they have to live either within the town or within five minutes.

Earlier this week, the provincial government announced they are investing in affordable housing and the future.

The province is trying to fix affordable housing units that need remodelling and upkeep through the Capital Maintenance and Renewal Program.

Alberta filmed Billy the Kid, is returning for a third season.

According to MGM+, the eight-episode third season will be the final chapter of the western adventure drama, which stars Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes).

In the announcement of a new season, MGM+ shared what is to come in the new season.

One of the men accused in the deadly Rocky View County shooting that left an Airdrie man dead and another injured in early August will not be facing a first-degree murder trial.

35-year-old Arthur Wayne Penner of Edmonton was initially charged with the first-degree murder of Airdrie resident Colin Hough and the attempted murder of another man. However, the prosecution has indicated that he will instead be facing a second-degree murder trial.

A brief technical outage experienced earlier on Thursday by Rocky View Schools has been resolved. 

Ag Growth International has teamed up with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) to raise funds for a cure for breast cancer.

Since its peak in 1986, the breast cancer death rate has been nearly cut in half. Today, the 5-year survival rate continues to improve. But there is still work to do! 

Ag Growth International’s (AGI) Canadian farm team has released a pink limited-edition UCX³ U-trough belt conveyor to raise funds to support breast cancer awareness.

A new book offers Airdrie residents an in-depth look into the region’s history by exploring the folklore and superstitions of early prairie settlers.

Folklife and Superstition: The Luck, Lore, and Worldviews of Prairie Homesteaders, written by historian and sociologist Sandra Rollings-Magnusson, examines the beliefs, customs, and stories of those who settled in the Canadian Prairies from 1867 to 1914.

As autumn settles in across the city, transitioning to shorter days brings cooler weather and increased challenges for drivers and pedestrians. With visibility declining, the Alberta RCMP urges everyone to practice extra caution on the roadways. 

Drivers should exercise caution in school zones, particularly in early mornings and late afternoons. Motorists must adhere to speed limits to ensure quick stops if necessary. Additionally, drivers must never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk, as pedestrians may be crossing out of sight.