Airdrie

The City of Airdrie will conduct an Emergency Management Training Exercise on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the northwest communities of Buffalo Rub and Wildflower.

Residents can expect to see emergency services vehicles in the area throughout the day as part of the exercise. The training ensures the city is well-prepared to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency.

Growing up, I was fortunate enough to get vocal lessons, piano lessons and theory lessons all in High River or Okotoks. We also had strong choir, band and drama classes in my high school. That was 15+ years ago though. These days, it seems as though music programs and workshops are dwindling in numbers throughout rural communities across Alberta - and it's not due to a lack of interest, it's due to a lack of funding. 

The chilly October evenings may offer quite the stunning aurora for the next few nights for Airdronians.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), two alerts have been issued. Earlier today, the first alert stated that 'Active Region 3842 produces another (R3—Strong) solar flare, an X9.0.'

A trailer on its side was causing delays on Deerfoot Trail. It has since been cleared.

According to reports a trailer was on its side and was tying up traffic northbound on the QEII after Country Hills Blvd NE. The left-hand lane was closed.

Crews are no longer on the scene.

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Government business has been put on indefinite pause in the House of Commons and the Conservatives say it will stay that way until the Liberals hand over documents related to misspent government dollars.

Last week, Speaker Greg Fergus ruled that the government "clearly did not fully comply" with an order from the House to provide documents related to a now-defunct foundation responsible for doling out hundreds of millions of federal dollars for green technology projects.

The bond between the police and the community was honoured last month when Constable Mitchell Price, a member of the Olds RCMP, was awarded the inaugural Community Partner of the Year award by Olds College.

As a Community Resource Officer, Cst. Price has prioritized engaging with students and residents, ensuring they see him as a law enforcement officer and relatable community member.

"Community policing and community engagement are a priority for us," Cst. Price explained. "It means a lot to us to be acknowledged for our work in the community."

This week's Airdrie Techmation Thunder Spotlight belongs to Sydney Gilliss and Austin White. Gilliss was named Performer of the Week while White was named Player of the Week.

Gilliss, the Social Media Manager and Assistant General Manager for the Thunder has played a crucial role in the Thunder's season, mentioned Head Coach and General Manager Mark Kulynych.

"Syd has helped get the game day running smoothly, along with the "Rock the Rink" event on Friday," Kulynych wrote.

Airdrie’s own Darby Beeson, 18, has been named one of 100 finalists in the prestigious RBC Training Ground, a national talent search run by the Canadian Olympic Committee. The program, designed to discover and fund potential future Olympians, identifies athletes who may excel in sports they’ve never considered.

Beeson, a dedicated speed skater and former player on Canada’s Junior National Roller Derby team, was thrilled to cut.

A Manitoba man convicted of murder 50 years ago has been acquitted.

Clarence Woodhouse was found guilty in 1974 of fatally beating and stabbing a restaurant worker in downtown Winnipeg.

He was granted parole in 1983 and filed last year for a ministerial review of his conviction.

His lawyers argued a confession Woodhouse supposedly made was in fluent English, although he primarily spoke Saulteaux.

Westglen School in Didsbury received a donation of 18 bikes last month.

The 18 high-end, extra light alloy bikes will be used for the bike mechanics class, which is in its second year at the school, according to Chinook's Edge School Division.