Airdrie

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted the water quality advisory for the Tim Horton Children’s Ranch swim pond, effective immediately.

At approximately 7:45 p.m. yesterday, a temporary wall collapsed onto the deck of the active pool at Genesis Place.

According to the City of Airdrie, staff worked quickly to evacuate the pool and ensure the safety of all participants. No injuries have been reported.

"The pool and aquatics area were temporarily closed to allow for a review and safety assessment."

The pool and aquatics area reopened at 1 p.m. today.

An Alberta First Nation is asking a judge to review the provincial government's decision earlier this year to end its moratorium on coal mining.

In an application for judicial review filed this week, Siksika Nation says Alberta failed in its duty to consult when in January it lifted its moratorium on new coal mining projects on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

Siksika Nation, 95 kilometres east of Calgary, says the effects of coal mining in the Rockies threaten Treaty rights and the land that supports its livelihood.

County of Newell takes over Crop Diversification Centre South and hopes to attract dozens of tenants for the $100 million facility

Like the mighty Phoenix, the County of Newell is hoping the Crop Diversification Centre South in Brooks, Alta., will rise from the ashes and regain the prominence it once had in agricultural research.

The Stampede breakfast tradition is older than the Midway’s wildest ride — and in 2025, it’s still going strong with dozens of free breakfasts across Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, and Rocky View County.

Whether you’re chasing classic pancakes and sausage or tracking down green tea stacks and Ghanaian dishes, this year’s Stampede circuit has something for every appetite. Most events are walk-up, all-ages, and cost nothing — but you’ll want to arrive early.

June brought its share of thunderstorm activity to the Prairies.

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says mid-June thunderstorms damaged crops across Western Canada, dropping pea- to toonie-sized hail.
 
CCHA member companies are investigating more than 900 claims of crop damage from hailstorms that occurred June 13-20. The majority of the claims were filed in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Farmers have been out evaluating crop damage to determine the impact, as some crops can recover depending on the damage and the stage of the crop.

Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer has approved a citizen initiative application proposing the question:

“Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?”

In a June 30 news release from Elections Alberta, it was confirmed that Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure had issued a Notice of Initiative Petition after determining that the application met the requirements under Section 2(3) of the Citizens' Initiative Act.

Some parents in Airdrie are facing uncertainty after learning that the Little Steps Before and After School Care program at St. Veronica School will no longer offer its services at the school this fall. The decision was made due to rising student enrollment, which means that the previously utilized space by the program will be repurposed for additional classrooms.

Airdrie's rodeo grounds will be showcased in an upcoming movie called Cowboy.

Filming took place on Monday, June 30, and Airdronians were invited to be extras within the movie watching the rodeo.

According to the Airdrie Pro Rodeo social media post, the movie is about a washed-up rodeo cowboy and a young hopeful who embark on a journey through the American West. Navigating the highs and lows of the rodeo circuit, personal demons, and the harsh realities of their chosen lifestyle.

Tara Sawyer, the Member of Legislative Assembly for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, is excited to serve her riding.

Sawyer is a farmer and business owner who lives near Acme. She has served as Chair of Grain Growers of Canada and Alberta Grains, becoming the first woman elected to both roles.

"I'm excited and I'm humbled and honoured at the trust that the people of the riding are putting in me, I don't take that lightly, so I'm looking forward to working on their behalf."

She went on to talk about her campaign and what her main goals were.