Airdrie

This week's Airdrie Techmation Thunder Spotlight belongs to Calan Blondeau and local sponsors. Blondeau was named player of the game while Head Coach and General Manager Mark Kulynych also wanted to thank the local sponsors.

Friday's game against High River was a special one for the Thunder as they also hosted "Rock the Rink" where they had live music from the Ashley Garrett Band.

Kulynych wrote that special thanks are needed for the sponsors who helped make last Friday the day that it was.

Airdronians are rallying around a young Airdrie mother who needs a potentially life-saving drug trial in the U.S. 

Chelsea Broadbridge, a family friend and organizer of "Bottles for Brooke" explained that Brooke's child and hers share the same daycare provided. After hearing about the family's situation, she felt the need to help.

Mark your calendars—something magical is rolling into Airdrie this December, bringing festive lights, live music, and a chance to celebrate the season together. Don’t miss out on this beloved tradition that promises an unforgettable evening at Nose Creek Park.

The beloved Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train will light up Airdrie on Friday, December 13 from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Nose Creek Park on Main Street, featuring live performances from Magic! and Sofia Camara.

Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish was in Airdrie Monday to talk to local business owners about technology and innovation.

According to Glubish, he was asked by Airdrie East MLA Angela Pitt to share what he does in his role for the province. He went on to share that he currently has two key focuses with his role:

Over the weekend, over 40 Airdronians took part in palliative care training that was hosted by the Airdrie and District Hospice Society and run by Alberta Hospice Palliative Care.

Lise Blanchette,  President and Administrator at the Airdrie and District Hospice Society, explained this is the second time they have hosted this kind of training.

"The goal for us was raising awareness and providing support for palliative care in our community."

Blanchette went on to explain what palliative care is.

A Toronto artist based in Florida says he's anxiously waiting to ensure the safety of his friends in the state and assess the potentially catastrophic damage to his property as Hurricane Milton barrels towards his community just outside Sarasota.

He's just one of many Canadians who own homes in the state. Like him, many have fled because of this hurricane or its predecessor Helene, which unleashed devastation across several southern states just a few weeks ago. 

Greg Luterbach, the superintendent of Rocky View Schools (RVS), will retire on August 31, 2025. The RVS Board of Trustees made the announcement today.

“The Board is grateful to Superintendent Luterbach for his leadership over the last 8+ years as we transformed and grew into a school division supporting nearly 30,000 students,” said Board Chair Fiona Gilbert. “His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to student achievement, coupled with high integrity and a caring demeanour, have created a lasting positive impact and contributed greatly to the success of RVS.”

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released a report on the latest recommendations and feedback relating to modernizing the seed regulations in Canada.

The process began in 2021 and covers several areas from import to export, seed conditioning, storage, testing and labeling to seed sales.

The National Manager for the Seed Section of the CFIA, Wendy Jahn says a number of the regulations, policies and programs interact with each other and rather than making changes one at a time it makes more sense to take a holistic approach to modernizing the system.

Do you have your elastic waistband pants ready for your Thanksgiving feast? If not, this is your reminder!  

If you're the one making dinner this year and you're wanting to impress without the stress, Southern Alberta's own award-winning food and travel writer, critic, and bestselling author/writer of the stellar cookbook "PRAIRIE," Dan Clapson, is here to save the day!

He shares ways you can make a simple savoury meal or even add a twist to take it to another level! 

LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE:

Commuters in Airdrie should prepare for overnight ramp closures due to bridge maintenance on Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail. Detours will be in place to help drivers navigate the closures.

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