Airdrie

Mark your calendar because the weekend is underway, and here are some great summer activities for you to come on out. Make sure to stop by and scan to enter for the Ram 1500. 

Didsbury Annual RCA Rodeo 

When: August 15 (6:00pm start) & August 16 (1:00pm start)

Where: Didsbury Agricultural Society Exhibition Grounds 

The Federal Government's grain monitor, Quorum Corporation has released the stats for July 28-July 31, 2025 - the last week of the 2024-2025 crop year. 

According to the report, country stocks dropped to 2.31 million metric tonnes, utilizing 44 per cent of country elevator space. 

Total western port terminal stocks dropped to 1.1 million metric tonnes, using 57 per cent of the working capacity.

Airdrie’s Municipal Enforcement says “an investigation is ongoing, an enforcement plan is in place” following a complaint to the RCMP regarding an incident at the newly painted veterans crosswalk outside Airdrie's Royal Canadian Legion Branch 288.

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Alberta Open Farm Days (August 16-17) is a province-wide celebration of agriculture, food, and community where participating farms and ranches open their gates to the public to help connect visitors to where their food comes from.

The Province is Canada’s biggest producer of honey, beef and processed potatoes; the second-biggest producer of wheat and canola; and a substantial exporter of oats, barley and pork.

This year's Open Farm Days event coincides with 'Local Food Week' which encourages consumers to buy local in support of producers.

Harvest time is just around the corner with some producers already started and there are many things to keep in mind before harvest to ensure your grain can be sold into any market. Before applying pesticides as a pre harvest application, always understand the label and be aware of any restrictions that may affect the marketability of your grain.

The Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Eleanor Olszewski was in Saskatchewan earlier this week for two key announcements, including $4.2 million for the province's ag sector. 

"By building on Saskatchewan’s many strengths and investing in them, we’re helping create good jobs and grow one strong Canadian economy."

This week, Alberta farmers learned more about the $5.2 million in funding planned for the province's two crop diversification centres.

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson says the province's farmers directly benefit from the work being done at CDC North near Edmonton, and CDC South near Brooks.

The funding supports upgrades and replacements to greenhouses, labs, and administrative buildings at both sites, as well as research essentials such as seed, fertilizer, and pesticides.  

Alberta Beef Producers have decided to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association.

Board Chair Doug Roxburgh says they've been talking with the organization about their concerns for years regarding governance and fiscal transparency.

He notes over the past five years there's been some discussion going on around the move, noting the final decision came following extensive deliberation and strategic review.

In recent weeks, Airdrie has seen its share of wild neighbours — from bobcats and badgers to porcupines, skunks and deer — with officials reminding residents that such encounters aren’t unusual and knowing how to respond can keep both people and animals safe.

From High River film crews to international streaming releases, Alberta’s role on screen is making headlines this month.

Netflix confirmed Season 2 of My Life With the Walter Boys will debut Aug. 28. Based on the young-adult novel by Ali Novak, the series has previously filmed in Cochrane, Crossfield and other communities near Airdrie.

Production on Season 3 began Aug. 6 and is scheduled to wrap Dec. 1. Local media has reported that filming is underway in High River and the surrounding area.