Airdrie

A newly released document shows federal cabinet ministers were warned in May 2022 that hostile states were targeting Canada's strategic interests, the integrity of Canadian institutions and democratic processes, and the ability of the public to exercise Charter-protected rights and freedoms.

The document is a summary of one of four memorandums to cabinet, generally considered closely held confidences, that were provided to a federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference as part of its terms of reference. 

The Federal government has announced over $6.8 million over five years for the Organic Science Cluster is geared to research and advancing sustainable practices. 

Allison Squires is president of the Canadian Organic Growers says the organic sector is unique in that it encompasses everything from aquaculture to cranberries to horticulture and field crops.

She says this pot of money will go towards projects in all these different areas, out of the 14 projects two are based in the prairies.

Thanksgiving is just a few days away! Oct 14th! 

Families and friends like yours will gather to give thanks and *gobble* down a delicious meal sometime this weekend and here is some trivia to share around the dinner table: 

The Airdrie 1st Club has officially opened its 2024 Holiday Hamper Program applications. Due to rising living costs, the club expects greater demand than last year.

Rival Axe Throwing in Airdrie is more than just an axe-throwing venue – it’s a thriving community hub where fun, connection, and laughter come together. Founded by Joni Daley and later joined by her daughter Jena Storms, Rival was built on the vision of creating a welcoming space where families and friends could gather, relax, and reconnect.

Parks Canada has temporarily closed Banff National Park's Red Deer River valley to facilitate an Indigenous ceremonial bison hunt. The closure will be effective until November 18 to ensure public safety during the harvest.

Last week, an Emergency Management Training Exercise in Airdrie's northwest brought together multiple emergency agencies to test a large-scale evacuation plan and assess how these agencies would conduct damage assessments in the event of a disaster.

According to Lori Laface, the city's Emergency Management Coordinator, the municipal emergency management plan employs an all-hazards approach designed to address various emergencies.

Starting today, Albertans can book annual immunizations against respiratory viruses as the fall season approaches. 

Eligible residents can schedule appointments through the Alberta Vaccine Booking System by calling Health Link at 811 or contacting local pharmacies directly. Health officials encourage individuals to consult their primary care providers for personalized advice on immunizations that best suit their needs and those of their families.

Airdrie has unveiled its updated 2024-25 Extreme Weather Plan, which will be presented at tomorrow's Community Safety and Social Services Standing Committee meeting.

The City of Airdrie developed this plan to protect vulnerable and unhoused residents during harsh weather events. Following extreme weather in December 2022 that displaced some residents, the city council recognized the need for a coordinated response. This led to establishing the Extreme Weather Emergency Response Fund for 2024.

The much anticipated Northern Lights graced the skies above Airdrie on Sunday evening, much to the delight of many.