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Langdon Days is returning July 20 to 22 with plenty of fun, beer and ball for residents and out-of-towners to get their hands on.

The spray park at the Spray Lake Sawmills Recreation Centre (SLS) opened to the public July 1, and Ben Marasco, the facility’s aquatic manager, said it’s the perfect activity for families to do together on a hot summer day.

With two-stepping and bull-riding comes pancake breakfasts, and Airdrie will be throwing syrup stacks on the table for anyone looking to rein in the start of the Calgary Stampede with some fun.

Rocky View County’s (RVC) annual Ag Tour is fast approaching, and supervisor of Agricultural Services Jeff Fleischer anticipates another successful event July 19. “It’s been going on for over 30 years,” Fleisher said.

Hot summer days were made for dashes through cool water, so it’s no wonder kids in Irricana were out in force June 25 to soak up the sun and play in the water at Irricana’s long-awaited splash park re-opening.

The whole country will be in party mode July 1 for Canada Day, and that includes Airdrie. Along with the parade and fireworks the community has enjoyed for many years, the City is trying something new this year for the celebration.

While the country won’t be marking an exciting milestone this year, Canada Day celebrations will take hold of Rocky View County (RVC) July 1 with activities, food and fun for all ages to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the country’s birthday.

Airdrie’s longest-running athletic competition will return for its 51st year when the Airdrie Pro Rodeo kicks off June 28. The five-day event features plenty of rodeo action that arena manager Brett Raines said fans won’t want to miss.

Cochrane’s Canada Day celebration will be better than ever this year, thanks to the teamwork of the Cochrane and Area Events Society (CAES) and Stephenie Shelstad with Cochrane Light Up.

A new program at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is providing non-English speaking visitors with an opportunity to visit the park and learn its history.