Community

If staff at Airdrie Public Library were asked to give an “elevator pitch” for the importance of public libraries, we’d throw in comments about being a community hub, or a place where the World’s knowledge is at your fingertips

Airdrie’s new public library director Deb Cryderman brings a passion for the job, and a willingness to throw herself in head first to ensure the community gets the very best out of their library-going experience.

The City of Airdrie's Municipal Enforcement division will be hosting its second Traffic Safety Amnesty Day on September 17.

The Airdrie Food Bank has cancelled the upcoming Empty Bowl Arts Festival for the second year in a row.

“I don’t know how many times I’ve been down that main street in my life having lived here for 40-plus years,” Genung said. “I was born to do this, and this is my community so I’m looking forward to defending that.”

Terry Fox has become a prominent figure within Canada, inspiring generations to raise money for cancer research while taking part in annual runs. On Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. Airdrie will be hosting their annual Terry Fox run around the cities East Lake.

The Airdrie Health Foundation is inviting residents out to their annual gala on Sept. 16 to help support public health within the community.