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VIDEO: Airdrie-Cochrane MLA calls for UCP leadership contest in wake of cancellation of in-person vote

VIDEO: Airdrie-Cochrane MLA calls for UCP leadership contest in wake of cancellation of in-person vote

Guthrie released a four-minute video expressing his disappointment over a decision by the UCP Board of Directors to cancel the April 9 in-person leadership review in favour of a mail-in ballot option.
BGC Airdrie to host youth job fair in conjunction with local non-profit next week

BGC Airdrie to host youth job fair in conjunction with local non-profit next week

Next week, BGC Airdrie is hosting its first in-person youth job fair since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in conjunction with Prospect Human Services – an Airdrie-based non-profit organization that aims to help Albertans from all walks of life find work.
Airdrie folk artist cracks top three in Project WILD competition, results to be determined this Saturday

Airdrie folk artist cracks top three in Project WILD competition, results to be determined this Saturday

Airdrie musician Kyle McKearney is one step closer to his dream of recording a studio album and breaking through to the international music scene thanks to Project WILD – a country and roots artist development program and contest aimed at kickstarting the careers of emerging Alberta musicians.
BA.2 variant now the predominant COVID strain in Alberta: Hinshaw

BA.2 variant now the predominant COVID strain in Alberta: Hinshaw

Approximately 60 per cent of all COVID-19 cases identified through PCR testing in the province are the Omicron variant BA.2, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Wednesday. However there is no evidence that it causes more severe outcomes, despite a higher transmission rate.
Traditional Indigenous pipe ceremony, teepee raising held in front of Airdrie City Hall

Traditional Indigenous pipe ceremony, teepee raising held in front of Airdrie City Hall

Elder Pamela Lashmore called the pipe ceremony an act of reconciliation and inter-cultural understanding.
Recreation Needs Assessment shows Airdronians support additional rec amenities

Recreation Needs Assessment shows Airdronians support additional rec amenities

Survey respondents indicated the top three demands for indoor recreation facilities included flat-water aquatics, indoor boarded ice, and indoor leisure aquatic facilities. The demands for an outdoor facility included a ball diamond, rectangular sports field, and tennis/pickleball courts.  
Airdrie City council green lights revised transit model to be implemented this spring/summer

Airdrie City council green lights revised transit model to be implemented this spring/summer

Airdrie City council gave the go ahead to a revised transit model comprising of peak-hour, fixed-route service alongside the implementation of a dynamic transit service to better meet the needs of the community during a regular meeting on March 7.
Airdrie creatives collaborate on recently released short film, A Woman's Voice

Airdrie creatives collaborate on recently released short film, A Woman's Voice

Recently released short film, A Woman’s Voice, includes some familiar scenery in and around Calgary and boasts several local crew and cast members.
George McDougall High School bike-a-thon aiming to break $1 million fundraising goal this spring

George McDougall High School bike-a-thon aiming to break $1 million fundraising goal this spring

Just $35,000 is required for George McDougall High School to smash their 10-year fundraising goal of $1 million, a goal that is certainly achievable according to the teacher organizing the Ride of the Mustang bike-a-thon.
Airdrie curler Aaron Sluchinski competes at first Brier as Team Bottcher alternate

Airdrie curler Aaron Sluchinski competes at first Brier as Team Bottcher alternate

Sluchinski, who got to play in Team Bottcher's one-sided wins over Prince Edward Island and Yukon, said it was a valuable learning experience to watch how his temporary teammates prepared for their matches.
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