Community

An Airdrie resident is starting an urban farm collective in west Airdrie to get gardening enthusiasts digging in the dirt during the COVID-19 pandemic this spring.

An Airdrie-based group’s annual fundraiser and food drive that takes place during Lent has raised more than $18,000 in food and cash donations for the Airdrie Food Bank (AFB).

Having grown up in Airdrie, I have spent a lot of time in the community and the surrounding area of Rocky View County. I’ve seen the community change over the years and a lot of the local landmarks that I remember growing up are now gone.

As trusted centres of the community, libraries fill an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic. A major reason for this is that libraries are not just sombre edifices filled with books, but also strong community collaborators.

The Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie (BGCA) is offering a weekly videography camp that will teach aspiring YouTube stars about the technical aspects of the industry and equip them for better online safety.

Airdrie local Anthony Morvillo is gearing up for the release of a new delivery application, which he hopes will not only help people get what they need in a timely fashion, but also stimulate the local economy.

A program to promote outdoor literacy among Airdrie’s youth is launching this month. The Alberta Orienteering Association (AOA) is offering its Outdoor Adventure Program for youth in Airdrie aged six to 12.

For Airdronians interested in spending some time outside and making a difference for the community at the same time, Volunteer Airdrie Society is hosting its annual highway clean-up event on May 1.

A motor-vehicle collision in Reunion on Tuesday evening resulted in damage to three vehicles after a pick-up truck collided with a vehicle parked nearby in a residential driveway.

A local theatre company in Airdrie is offering virtual workshops and other online activities this spring and summer to help the community with the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.