Rocky View News

Several communities in southwest Rocky View County, including Bragg Creek, Redwood Meadows, and the Tsuu T’ina Nation, experienced high winds on Dec. 1, resulting in thousands of toppled trees, long-lasting power outages, damage to critical infrastructure, and a fatality.

“There are a lot of people on there he doesn’t even know, both bidding and donating items,” she said. “As far as his outlook, he’s very positive. He believes he’s going to fight this, we believe he’s going to fight this, and he’s not stopping."

Airdrie Meal on Wheels Society is hosting its second annual Virtual Christmas Tree Decorating fundraiser this holiday season, aimed at raising money to continue helping locals in need.

Propak Systems, one of Airdrie’s longest standing businesses, commemorates its 45th anniversary this year, having grown from a small family-run company, to the city’s largest employer - boasting 1,100 employees worldwide.

The new COVID-19 variant was first detected in South Africa and has been declared a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization.

Members of the Airdrie RCMP and Airdrie Fire Department will lace up their skates and battle it out on the ice this weekend, in support of the Airdrie 1st Club.

According to the Airdrie and District Hospice Society, the Tree of Hope is lit every Dec. 1 in Nose Creek Regional Park, in memory of those whose lives have been lost, and as a symbol of resilience for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The light-up ceremony is typically on the opening night of the Airdrie Festival of Lights. 

According to RCMP, MacLean has brown hair and blue eyes, with a slim build. He is 5'7" tall and weighs 134 pounds. He was last seen wearing faded blue jeans, a Tupac shirt and a Vulcan jacket.

According to FortisAlberta's website, an unplanned power outage occurred in the area around 11 p.m. on Nov. 30. 

A City of Airdrie employee has been named one of the top young innovators in the transportation industry, as part of Mass Transit Magazine’s 13th annual 40 Under 40 competition.