Airdrie

A bridge inspection scheduled for Wednesday will affect traffic on both Big Hill Springs Road near Highway 2 southbound.

Parks Canada has closed the Mt. Coleman day use area in Banff National Park after a bear was seen exhibiting "bold behaviour" and seeking human food.

Booking a summer getaway or snagging tickets to a big show? The Better Business Bureau says fraudsters are counting on it — and they're ready with fake websites, phony ads and professional scams designed to wreck your plans and steal your money.

"Nothing ruins summer fun quicker than a scam," said Mary O'Sullivan-Andersen, president and CEO of BBB Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay. "Every year we see fake websites and advertisements pop up offering everything from concert tickets to vacation rentals."

Airdrie’s air quality could reach a very high risk level by Wednesday afternoon, according to a federal forecast that lists the Air Quality Health Index at 10-plus — the top of the scale — due to wildfire smoke in the region.

Environment Canada issued an air quality warning early Wednesday for Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield. As of 6 a.m., Airdrie’s AQHI stood at 7, already classified as high risk.

Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown was the keynote speaker at the Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce's Annual State of the City Address yesterday.

Mayor Brown spoke to the regional business community during the Chamber's Breakfast at 525 Restaurant and Patio, highlighting the city's growth and path forward.

Carstairs Fire Department retained its title of tug of war champions at the Carstairs Heritage Festival last week.

One of their two teams was able to beat both Crossfield firefighter teams and the Carstairs Elks team.

Nick Swalm, the fire prevention officer for the Carstairs Fire Department, is excited that they can keep the trophy in their fire department.

"We've been a part of it now for several years, it's always a lot of fun to compete, and great when you're up against people you know as well."

Chinook’s Edge School Division said goodbye to Superintendent Kurt Sacher.

He retired at the end of May after 15 years of service as the division’s Superintendent.

At a special event on May 21, school and division administrators, school board trustees, and division office staff came together to reflect on Sacher’s impact and express their appreciation for his contributions.

Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada’s environment commissioner said Tuesday.

In a new report, Jerry DeMarco concluded the National Adaptation Strategy was not effectively designed, did not prioritize Canada’s climate change risks and only established one of its three components since its release in 2023.

The federal government is moving to shore up a historically weak summer job market for students — even as one economist argues tough employment prospects for young people suggest broader softness in the job market.

Statistics Canada shone a light on the difficult employment prospects for students heading back to school this fall in its May jobs report last Friday.

Roughly one in five returning students aged 15 to 24 was unemployed in May, the agency said. The last time the jobless rate for students was this high outside the pandemic was in May 2009.

Rocky View Schools says there is currently no disruption to learning following a province-wide strike vote by Alberta teachers.

"A strike vote is a step in the provincial bargaining process which could lead to labour action. If the ATA took labour action they would need to provide 72 hours notice. They would have up to 120 days from now to begin labour action. We do not know if labour action will be taken or how long it could last," Superintendent Greg Luterbach wrote in a June 10 letter to parents and guardians.