Airdrie

You remember the award-winning, Canadian pop-punk band STEREOS? Of course you do! With bops like, "Summer Girl," "Throw Ya Hands Up" and "Body Move," it's hard to not STILL love them! Well, they are still together and are still playing shows here and there, but they're no longer a full-time band. 

With that, their lead singer, Patrick Kordyback, now has a solo country project called, Delta Sweet. He's so good!

The City of Airdrie is welcoming a new green space for residents to enjoy with the soft opening of NE Regional Park on Saturday, November 30.

Located in northeast Airdrie, the park is designed as a community destination for sports, recreation, and cultural gatherings. NE Regional Park’s opening marks the completion of Phase 1A, which focuses on passive recreation amenities such as walking trails and a seasonal skating loop.

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon intervened Tuesday to end work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal, directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations and move the talks to binding arbitration.

But labour experts and other groups say the minister's decision to intervene in the dispute sets a dangerous precedent that undermines workers' rights. 

Three Hills RCMP is investigating a report of a sexual assault that occurred on a rural road near Torrington, northeast of Airdrie, on October 27. The incident happened close to Highway 27, and authorities are seeking the public's help to identify the male suspect involved.

The suspect is believed to have been driving a black or dark blue 1980s GMC truck that was missing its rearview mirror. He is described as a man between 25 and 30 years old with a fair complexion, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, an average build, and short hair.

Canada Post has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) for both the urban and Rural/Suburban Mail Carrier (RSMC) bargaining units. These notices signal potential strike action, which could begin at 12:01 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, November 15, unless an agreement is reached by then.

Airdrie's football programs are celebrating historic achievements. Earlier this month, the Airdrie Storm PeeWee and Airdrie Raiders Bantam football teams captured their respective Division One City Championships.

While the PeeWee Storm secured their second consecutive title, the Bantam Raiders made history with their first-ever Division One championship. The PeeWee Storm triumphed over the Calgary Stampeders with a commanding 52-7 victory, while the Bantam Raiders narrowly defeated the South Calgary Colts 47-46 in a thrilling game.

The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign is returning next week, November 18-24, this time with a holiday cookie.

Once again, this year, 50 percent of the money raised will go to the Airdrie Food Bank, while the other 50 percent will go to Tim Horton’s Foundation Camps.

Christine Taylor, Marketing Communication Manager for the Airdrie Food Bank is excited for this initiative to be back once again.

"We are very excited to be chosen again as the charity to accept the holiday smile cookie donations."

With wildfire remaining the highest-rated threat to life and property in the Bow Valley, the Town of Canmore, along with the Municipal District of Bighorn and the Kananaskis Improvement District, has announced the start of construction on the Bow Valley Community Fireguard.

The Town of Carstairs recently published a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment, providing a detailed look at the town's current housing market, population growth, and local economic factors impacting housing availability.

According to the assessment, Carstairs has experienced rapid population growth, with a 109 per cent increase from 2001 to 2021. This growth has led to increased demand for housing, primarily single-family homes. It has also highlighted the need for a more diverse housing stock to support residents of varying ages and economic situations.

According to a provincial news release, recent results show Alberta students making strides in academic recovery following COVID-19 disruptions. Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) for grades 6 and 9 and diploma exams for grade 12 students reveal progress across key subjects.

The 2023-24 test results, published by Alberta’s Ministry of Education, show grade 6 students made significant gains in science and social studies, with improvements in both "acceptable" and "excellence" achievement standards.