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City of Airdrie joins Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities

City of Airdrie joins Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities

Airdrie City council voted unanimously to join the CIM in November 2022, as part of their commitment to removing social and physical barriers to equity and inclusion in the community. 
GALLERY: Airdrie hosts junior badminton tournament

GALLERY: Airdrie hosts junior badminton tournament

The Yonex AJC Silver badminton tournament was held at the Genesis Place Fieldhouse in Airdrie on Feb. 18. Juniors from all over the region came to Genesis Place to compete in singles, doubles and mixed doubles categories.
First-time curlers from George McDougall qualify for ASAA provincials

First-time curlers from George McDougall qualify for ASAA provincials

The senior girls' curling team for George McDougall High School qualified for the ASAA provincials this winter, despite none of them having ever tried the sport before.
GALLERY: Cabin Fever brings winter wonder to Airdrie's Chinook Winds Regional Park

GALLERY: Cabin Fever brings winter wonder to Airdrie's Chinook Winds Regional Park

Facepainting, kite-flying, bean bag toss – there was a lot to see and do for all ages at the City of Airdrie's inaugural Cabin Fever winter festival on Feb. 18.
Springbank residents to appeal development permit for proposed Costco at Bingham Crossing

Springbank residents to appeal development permit for proposed Costco at Bingham Crossing

Several Springbank residents are intending to appeal the approval of a development permit for a newly proposed Costco in the future commercial development known as Bingham Crossing.
Food Fest returning to Crossfield Feb. 25

Food Fest returning to Crossfield Feb. 25

About 80 vendors will set up shop at the Crossfield and District Community Centre for what is promising to be a savoury, fun-filled event featuring tasty morsels, mouth-watering smells, and visual delights, according to Shea.
Rocky View County to host environmental farm plan workshop

Rocky View County to host environmental farm plan workshop

Chilakos shared EFPs are voluntary, whole-farm, self-assessment tools that help producers identify their own environmental risks on their property and help them to develop plans to mitigate that risk.
Grade 1 students ready to walk the runway at cultural fashion show

Grade 1 students ready to walk the runway at cultural fashion show

“We’re a very multi-cultural school, so the kids aren’t afraid to celebrate their culture or how they’re unique,” Schiltz said. “We have not just cultures, but so many interests and community members. It’s just such a cool school when it comes to diversity.”
Local urban farm in Balzac looking for new home

Local urban farm in Balzac looking for new home

“We are really trying to promote local food production. There’s a lot of people right now that are struggling with [food] security,” she stated.
COLUMN: There is hope even in the midst of the dreaded C word

COLUMN: There is hope even in the midst of the dreaded C word

During my loved one’s stay at the hospital, I’ve experienced a level of care unlike any other. While many people are disgruntled by our provincial health-care system, I see one sector of its operations rising to the challenge.
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