Airdrie

The invasive weed is now being spotted further north than ever before

Farmers in Alberta have a growing problem on their hands, as a notorious weed has started making its way north through the province.

The rapid and relentless spread of kochia, the highly adaptable and increasingly resistant weed, is moving north and taking root in places scientists thought it never would.

Critics respond to report suggesting price correction, saying farmland remains a solid investment

The largest owner of cropland in Canada isn’t buying the idea that farmland values are overdue for a correction.

He says that’s because technical analysis — where market watchers use trends, patterns and mathematical models to predict future price movements — doesn’t apply to agricultural land.

An Airdrie salon is stepping up to support a local family facing an unimaginable journey after their infant daughter, known affectionately as Baby H, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer.

Bre Kaglar, a lifelong Airdrie resident and mother of Baby H, said the diagnosis of bilateral retinoblastoma came suddenly and required immediate action.

“She has two tumours in her eyes that are very cancerous. There were only six kids in Canada last year who had it, and it’s extra rare to have it in both eyes.”

Twin Lakes Ranch Ltd., a multigenerational cattle operation east of Balzac, has been named the recipient of Rocky View County’s (RVC) 2025 Master Farm Family Award.

"The award was announced by Councillor Greg Boehlke, Chair of the Agricultural Service Board, during the County’s Annual Agricultural Tour," shared RVC.

The 2025 award recognizes the Ralston and Norregaard families — Brenda Ralston, Phil Norregaard, Mark Norregaard, and Patricia Ralston — for their outstanding contributions to agriculture, sustainability, farm management, and community service.

Alberta’s government is asking for public feedback on a proposed annual watercraft pass aimed at preventing invasive mussels from entering and damaging the province’s lakes and rivers.

Zebra and Quagga mussels have yet to establish themselves in Alberta, but with rising risk across North America, officials are looking at new strategies to bolster defences.

Several Airdronians will be in the spotlight, performing at the Calgary Fringe Festival at the beginning of August.

Robin McKittrick, the playwright and director of On a Day Like This — A Cassette Carol, explained that the play was originally staged in November as part of their holiday lineup.

"On a whim, I entered it into the Calgary Fringe Festival, and was very grateful that the play was selected."

McKittrick hasn't performed in the festival before, but has gone to fringe shows before.

On Tuesday, Scotia Place celebrated one year since the construction of the project started.

Airdronians and Calgarians have shown excitement for Scotia Place for all the different events and sports games it will hold, including being the next home of the Calgary Flames.

According to the City of Calgary, here is what happened over the past year:

Did you get a text claiming you have an unpaid parking or photo radar ticket in Calgary? Be cautious, as it’s a scam.

Calgary Police Services (CPS) is warning the public (Calgary and the surrounding area, including Airdrie) of an emerging scam after we have received several reports of victims receiving text messages to pay outstanding parking and photo radar fines in recent weeks.

"There have been more than 25 reports of Calgarians receiving text messages stating they are required to pay overdue tickets, encouraging them to click a link to complete payment."

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two leaders of the Freedom Convoy protest, are scheduled to be sentenced for mischief on Oct. 7 in an Ottawa courtroom.

In addition to lengthy prison sentences, the Crown wants to seize Barber's truck, which was used in the protest.

A forfeiture hearing on that matter is scheduled for Sept. 12.

Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Thursday she wants to rule on the mischief sentence and truck forfeiture at the same time so that she does not deliver "piecemeal" decisions.

Three workers who were trapped in a remote northern British Columbia mine have been rescued after more than 60 hours underground.

Red Chris mine operator Newmont Corp. said the three men were safely bought to the surface at about 10:40 p.m. on Thursday.

It said Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty — contractors for B.C.-based Hy-Tech Drilling — were in good health and spirits after being trapped underground by two rockfalls on Tuesday morning.

"This was a carefully planned and meticulously executed rescue plan," the company said in a statement.