Airdrie

Rocky View County (RVC) Council held a council meeting on May 6 and made a number of decisions.

According to RVC, the Council voted to approve the submission of a Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta grant application for an additional 2025/2026 Bragg Creek FireSmart Vegetation Management project.

"Council voted to support Rocky View Foundation’s plan to establish an Affordable Housing Reserve Fund as a dedicated capital reserve to help support future regional housing projects."

The head of one of Canada's largest federal unions says the federal government needs to focus on repairing the relationship between public servants and management.

Nathan Prier, president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees, said this is a "delicate moment" and that new Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali has his work cut out for him.

Prier said the Trudeau government made several questionable decisions that eroded trust among workers. They included a messy return-to-office rollout that was conducted without consulting employees, he said.

Signs that underlying inflation was picking up in April put the Bank of Canada in a tricky position ahead of its June interest rate decision, with some economists arguing a second straight pause is now more likely.

"It is going to make it a much more challenging backdrop for the Bank of Canada to continue cutting rates, at least in the near term," said Benjamin Reitzes, managing director of Canadian rates and macro strategist at BMO Capital Markets.

A high school game involving water or foam dart guns is making headlines in other parts of Canada — and while Airdrie RCMP say there's no cause for concern locally, parents may still want to be aware of what's happening elsewhere.

The game, often called "Senior Assassin," involves high school students attempting to "eliminate" one another using water or Nerf-style toy guns.

A spring survey to gauge consumer opinions about food pricing, buying habits and values found affordability the top concern

Whether people throw steaks or hot dogs on the barbecue this summer could reflect how they feel about their food spending.

A new report from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University found increasing anxiety about food affordability compared to last fall.

As warmer weather brings more children outdoors, Airdrie RCMP are encouraging families to talk about personal safety. The reminder comes as Airdrie continues to grow — especially among young families.

Bar-labelled data from the City of Airdrie’s 2024 census confirms the city is home to approximately 22,311 residents under the age of 18. That total includes:

• 5,098 children aged 0 to 4

• 6,735 children aged 5 to 9

• 6,865 children aged 10 to 14

• 2,621 youth aged 15 to 16

Deferred grazing, a practice that involves delaying livestock grazing until after key growing seasons, is a valuable strategy for preserving and enhancing native prairie ecosystems. Unlike continuous or early-season grazing, deferred grazing allows native grasses and forbs the opportunity to complete their life cycles, set seed, and recover from previous disturbances. This approach brings a range of environmental, ecological, and even economic benefits that support both sustainable ranching and grassland conservation. 

Canada needs flexible, farmer-driven standards to guide regenerative agriculture, experts say

With producer and policy interest in regenerative agriculture growing across Canada, policymakers and industry leaders are debating how to standardize the concept without undermining its core principles or grassroots appeal.

Questions around standardization and regulation were front and centre during an April 30 webinar hosted by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

Alberta's latest crop report shows seeding of major crops is significantly ahead of historical averages. Manglai, product coordinator with Alberta Financial Services Corporation, who helps compile the report, says seeding is now at 47 per cent, well above the five-year average of 26 per cent and the ten-year average of 29 per cent.

Breaking down the regional analysis, the South region leads with 76 per cent of seeding completed, followed by the Central region at 51 per cent  the Northeast at 37 per cent, the Northwest at 29 per cent, and the Peace region at 27 per cent.

The Manitoba government has announced a $1 million partnership to enhance veterinary care services in northern and remote communities, which will include mobile spay and neuter services. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostitsyn emphasized that this funding is a step in the right direction to ensure every animal receives timely and compassionate care.