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Airdrie and District Community Foundation awards record $75, 000 in grants
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (223+ words) The Airdrie and District Community Foundation celebrated a milestone year during its annual Granting Gala on Thursday, awarding $75, 000 to local charities and community organizations. Board chair Kelly Boudreau said the event not only recognizes grant recipients, but also highlights the…...
Rocky View County downgrades from fire ban
20+ hour, 17+ min ago (130+ words) Due to'changing conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has downgraded its fire ban to a fire advisory'for East and West Rocky View County (RVC). "This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions…...
Chilly night ahead for Airdrie with frost risk
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (59+ words) Airdrie and the surrounding area are under a frost advisory. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, overnight low temperatures will drop to the freezing mark or slightly below tonight. "Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas." "Frost advisories…...
De Havilland Field breaks ground in Wheatland County
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (595+ words) De Havilland Field, a 1, 500-acre aircraft manufacturing hub in Wheatland County, has broken ground in what Alberta's government says is the largest private aviation investment in provincial history. Once fully built, the project is expected to create an estimated 3, 000 permanent…...
Emergency Health Services-Alberta becomes ALTA Paramedic Health, services unchanged
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (456+ words) Alberta's publicly funded provider of emergency health services has been renamed ALTA Paramedic Health, with the organization saying ambulance response and emergency services will remain unchanged for the public during the transition. Officials clarify ambulance procurement and what it means…...
Gusty winds hit Alberta; wet, snowy start to long weekend forecast for Airdrie
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (442+ words) Wind gusts reached 101 km/h in Alberta on Thursday as strong northwest winds developed across central and southern Alberta, according to Environment Canada. In a weather summary issued at 9: 54 p. m. MDT Thursday, the agency said Three Hills recorded a gust of…...
Mountain View County upgrades fire restriction to fire ban - Discover Airdrie. com - Local News, Weather, Sports, and Job Listings for Airdrie, Alberta, and the Rocky View County region.
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (506+ words) Mountain View County has upgraded its fire restriction to a fire ban. The county said the fire ban took effect immediately Friday, May 15, and applies throughout Mountain View County. The ban is in place until further notice. Mountain View County…...
Mountain View County provides update on Bearberry-area wildfire
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (538+ words) Mountain View County says residents are not being asked to evacuate and there is no immediate risk to its communities as crews continue fighting a wildfire near Bearberry, northwest of Sundre. The county said Friday it continues to monitor wildfire…...
Bear warnings, heavy snow could affect Kananaskis long-weekend plans
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (646+ words) A new bear warning has been issued for Lower Lake Campground in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park after Alberta Parks said a grizzly bear and cubs are in the area. The warning took effect May 13 and remains in place until further…...
Alberta, Ottawa agreement sets timeline for proposed west coast oil pipeline
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1369+ words) Alberta and Ottawa say a proposed west coast oil pipeline could move into design and construction as early as Sept. 1, 2027, under a new implementation agreement tied to federal review timelines, carbon pricing and major-project review. The Alberta government announced Friday…...