Community

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) is looking for unused or unwanted items for its upcoming garage sale and bottle drive fundraiser, which will be hosted at the organization’s property near Madden June 23.

Volunteer Airdrie has announced the resignation of its Executive Director, Melanie Taylor, effective May 23. According to Dave Maffitt, board chair, Taylor began a compassionate leave of absence Dec.

All pet owners know the value a furry companion can bring to one’s life – but sometimes, the expense involved in keeping that pet healthy can be too much to handle.

The season for wildlife babies has come to Rocky View County after a long winter and late spring – and the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) is encouraging residents to avoid “kidnapping” newborn animals.

Kim Schmaltz, the owner of Never Done Quilting in Beiseker, said she hopes participating in the Row by Row Junior initiative this year will help introduce local young people – aged six to 14 – to the hobby of quilting.

On Cancer Survivor Day, June 3, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada opened registration for its Light the Night Walk, which takes place in October.

Students at École Edwards Elementary School filed into the school’s gymnasium wearing brightly coloured T-shirts June 1, to hear a presentation from Fred Fox.

Airdrie’s Genesis Place Recreation Centre will be the site for a benefit concert June 16, hosted to raise money for Ryan Straschnitzki's recovery.

In an effort to encourage active living in the community, the Langdon OK (Older Kids) Club is sponsoring the second annual Langdon Walk/Run.