Airdrie

A frost advisory has been issued for Airdrie and surrounding areas by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

"Frost is expected overnight as temperatures drop to 0 degrees Celsius or below. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees," the advisory stated.

Forecasts also predict temperatures near zero or below zero for the next several days in Airdrie, with the possibility of temperatures dropping to minus seven at night on Wednesday.

Barbara Nolan, an Anishnaabe elder on a mission to promote her nation's language, says she loves to hear stories about how her work is influencing children.

Nolan launched a series of online videos last month to introduce the language — called Anishinaabemowin — to the very youngest members of the community.

Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 27, 2024.

According to reports, there was a motor vehicle collision causing delays on the QEII but has since cleared.

The collision was located in the northbound lanes on the QEII by CrossIron Mills.

Crews are no longer on the scene. Traffic is still heavy in the area so continue to expect delays.

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Negotiations to end a strike by grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver have stalled, with the employers' association saying it's "disappointed" with the results of two days of talks. 

A statement from the Western Grain Elevator Association says the employer bargaining unit had increased its offer to settle "outstanding issues," but that was rejected.

Global Affairs Canada began booking blocks of seats on the few remaining commercial flights leaving Lebanon on Friday as it issued another urgent plea for any Canadians in the country to leave immediately.

"Canadians need to leave now and we are helping with that," Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said in a statement on X late Friday afternoon.

"Canada has secured seats for Canadians on the limited commercial flights available. If a seat is available, please take it."

A frost advisory has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada to start the weekend for Airdrie and the surrounding area.

Overnight temperatures are expected to fall to or below zero degrees Celsius, resulting in patchy frost.

"Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees," stated the advisory.

When temperatures are predicted to drop below freezing during the growing season, frost advisories are issued to prevent potential harm and destruction to crops and plants.

The bugs are back. *shivers*

Box Elder Bugs are those black insects with red or orange markings on their bodies. They are primarily attracted to box elder trees but can also attach to other types of maple and ash trees as well. They can also be found everywhere, on everyone and in everything! 

One of our morning show hosts had one sitting on her mic this morning and I had one fly into my hair yesterday... *Shivers again.*

A delegation from the City of Airdrie recently attended the 2024 ABMunis Convention in Red Deer, joining representatives from around 260 Alberta municipalities to continue their advocacy efforts on behalf of the city.

Discussions focused on key city needs and informal meetings with other provincial cabinet ministers allowed the delegation to highlight Airdrie’s serviced school sites, which align with recent education funding announcements.

The world is looking to Saskatchewan as a key source for agri-food products.

Statistics show non-durum wheat exports have reached $1.7 billion for the current year.

Canola seed and canola oil have hit $1.3 and $1.1 billion respectively, with several other agri-food exports on track to surpass this year's $1 billion export mark.

Agriculture Minister David Marit says the global marketplace is also recognizing Saskatchewan as a provider of the most sustainable products grown anywhere.