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“There are quite a few owl species that do remain in Alberta year-round, so we want to get the message out about them and [for people] to be mindful of them, especially as the days are shorter now. It’s not unheard of to see owls in winter and it can actually be easier to see owls in the winter.”

Forty hockey players from Alberta are gearing up to try and set a new world record by competing in a marathon hockey game lasting 11 days next spring – with the added motivation of fundraising for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundatio

Grow Calgary founder Paul Hughes has wanted to include animals in the Grow Calgary operations for some time, but under current bylaws in Calgary, said it wasn’t possible within the city.

An Airdrie yoga studio is hoping to generate some good karma by offering free yoga classes to the public in exchange for voluntary donations in the form of food or funds, to be gifted to the Airdrie Food Bank and other local charities.

In what’s being dubbed as ‘Hockey Night in Beiseker,’ on Dec. 31 at 5 p.m., the Beiseker Bullets women’s team will face off against a squad comprised of local residents whose families have been cornerstones of Beiseker for the last 100 years.

Once again, a seniors’ living facility in Crossfield is selling a resident of the month calendar to liven spirits and raise money for charity, with only a quarter of the calendars left for sale.

Despite the considerable damage to West Bragg Creek’s trail system and ongoing clean-up efforts in the area, people have continued to flock to the popular multi-recreational area to hike, bike, cross-country ski, and snowshoe, according to Conrad Schiebel, president of Bragg Creek Trails (BCT) – the volunteer organization that builds and maintains the trail network.

According to a news post from RVC, the bylaw, which council passed earlier this year, requires property owners and occupants to clear snow and ice from public sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours of a snowfall. The bylaw applies to sidewalks that were previously serviced by the County in Langdon, Harmony, Watermark, Cochrane Lake, and East Balzac.

Four players with ties to Airdrie's hockey community saw their names called in the 2021 Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Draft on Dec. 9.

An Airdrie resident who has overcome physical barriers to become an accomplished athlete and advocate for those living with disabilities – namely cerebral palsy - has won a Premier Council’s Award for her public awareness and advocacy efforts.