Community

After ceasing celebrations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, airdrieFEST, a celebration of all things Airdrie and the city's unofficial birthday, is set to resume this fall with a mix of local vendors, live-entertainment, and food trucks on Main Street.

The kitchen in the Golden Cinnamon Indian Cuisine restaurant is cooking up delicious food for the people of Airdrie this August, while working to give back to the community at the same time.

A Calgary-based anti-abuse motorcycle club raised funds for Airdrie P.O.W.E.R. with hot dogs, t-shirts for sale, and face painting in the parking lot next to No Frills in Airdrie on July 17.

A unique Airdrie-based performing arts school that opened last summer has weathered the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic in its first year of operations, and is looking forward to enhanced offerings as it kicks off its second season.

What’s Pop’n pop shop opened on Airdrie’s main street on July 17, offering everything from deluxe, syrupy sodas to popcorn, milkshakes, soft serve ice cream and more.

The annual Bragg Creek Days event is back for a scaled-down celebration on July 24, following last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19. The Bragg Creek Community Centre parking lot will be home to the event, which is running from 12 to 4 p.m.

A support dog from Airdrie and his handler are the proud recipients of an Alberta Community Justice Award.

Even after serving with the Airdrie Fire Department (AFD) for over 35 years, Ken Hubbard decided retirement wasn’t in the cards for him.

The Nose Creek Players (NCP) theatre company has partnered with a local photographer to sell custom Airdrie-themed mugs in an effort to raise funds for the company’s upcoming performances and programs.

Since it began in March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on many communities’ theatre performances, dance recitals, and artist showcases.