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A worldwide pandemic brought forward many challenges to entrepreneurs and artists, but Airdrie makeup artist Bryan Francisco found success in his field nonetheless.

An Airdrie artist who submitted her coffee-infused painting into a national art competition has been selected as one of the top three contestants eligible to win a cash prize, in addition to some online exposure and a money donation to the healthcare organization of their choice.

Airdrie resident Chris Ratzlaff has always felt a sense of wonder when he looks up into the sky. The clouds were always what did it for him. The different shapes and colours and the range of opacity held within themselves so much power – the power to amaze, bewilder and destroy.

Airdrie Sky High Twirlers hosted a one-day baton twirling clinic in the Day Break Community Church parking lot on June 19 for beginners.

The Airdrie City Council and Philippine Consulate General gathered together on June 19 in Nose Creek Park to commemorate the groundbreaking of the Rizal Monument Project.

The annual Airdrie Children’s Festival was planned to return this year after being cancelled last spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the last weekend of May came and went without the excitement and laughter of kids partaking in the event’s typical festivities in Nose Creek Regional Park once again.

The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) continues to voice its opposition to a proposed reservoir project located in the east end of the provincial park.

The popular saying “It takes a community to raise a child,” is unquestionably true, but it could also be applied to public libraries.

A group of Airdrie residents put forth a presentation to the Rocky View Schools (RVS) Board of Trustees at the board’s regular meeting on June 17 to request the renaming of George McDougall High School.

A Rocky View Schools (RVS) program that aims to partner health, schools and community has been reallocating funds to support students and families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.