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• Rocky View Schools looking for names for Airdrie school under construction

  22-10-2026 22:03 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  Rocky View Schools (RVS) is looking for suggestions as they work towards naming the new Kindergarten to Grade 9 school under construction in South Windsong.Residents can suggest a name for the new school through the RVS website, making their case by including an explanation of the significance of the name in their submission. Residents can also have their say by applying to be on the naming committee.The South Windsong School broke ground in October 2025, and is expected to open for the fall of
  
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• RVS breaks ground on new K-9 school in Airdrie's Bayview neighbourhood

  08-10-2026 22:37 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  Rocky View Schools (RVS) broke ground on the newest school project in Airdrie on October 7, commencing construction on a new Kindergarten to Grade 9 school in Bayview.The Bayview school is set to open in September 2028 and will accommodate 905 students.“This new school is an important and long-awaited investment in students and the future of our community,” said RVS Board Vice-Chair and Ward 3 Trustee for Airdrie, Melyssa Bowen. “As the first RVS facility in the Bayview area,
  
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• 2026 SMARTstart Airdrie program graduates 11 local entrepreneurs

  30-09-2026 00:17 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  SMARTstart Airdrie’s 2026 graduating class includes 11 local entrepreneurs from 10 new Airdrie businesses.The participants took part in the seven-month business training program from the City of Airdrie and Community Futures Centre West.“SMARTstart helps entrepreneurs move from ideas to action,” said Jessica Williamson, Program Coordinator from the City of Airdrie.“Participants gain practical business knowledge, build valuable relationships and leave with a roadmap for g
  
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• Airdrie man charged with sexual assault after 6 women groped at big-box stores

  26-09-2026 01:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 30-year-old from Airdrie has been arrested and charged with half a dozen counts of sexual assault after women were groped at big-box stores in the Calgary area.
  
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• Airdrie's award winning Cashflow Canvas expands financial literacy for local entrepreneurs

  23-09-2026 22:56 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  The City of Airdrie’s efforts to increase financial literacy for local businesses has earned them a national award.The city’s Cashflow Canvas program, which helps teach local entrepreneurs about financial literacy, earned the 2026 Economic Developers Association of Canada’s Business Retention and Expansion Excellence Award for Large Communities.“This award recognizes the power of combining practical tools with local expertise,” said Jessica Williamson, Economic Dev
  
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• Airdrie residents can help plant 100 trees for National Forest Week

  16-09-2026 19:33 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  Airdrie residents can help contribute to the urban tree canopy by helping to plant 100 trees during National Forest Week.The community event, taking place on September 23 at Chinook Winds Regional Park, will help enhance Airdrie’s parks and public spaces.“Trees provide environmental, social and economic benefits that will be enjoyed for generations,” said Airdrie Mayor Heather Spearman. “This National Forest Week, we’re proud to bring residents together to help gro
  
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• Airdrie grant provides funding for youth to improve community for peers

  02-09-2026 21:56 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  Airdrie youth interested in improving their community for their peers can receive funding for their project ideas through the city’s Airdrie Youth Impact Grant.The grant program supports projects that make an impact for young people in Airdrie.“Young people have incredible ideas, unique perspectives and a strong desire to make a difference,” said Airdrie Mayor Heather Spearman.“The Airdrie Youth Impact Grant empowers youth to take the lead on projects they are passionate
  
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• Rocky View Schools students can get ready for their first bus trip with My First Ride event

  19-08-2026 21:29 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) students taking the school bus for the first time this upcoming school year will have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the bus ahead of time at RVS’ My First Ride event.RVS is hosting the event at the RVS Education Centre, 2651 Chinook Winds Drive SW in Airdrie, on August 24 and 25 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.“Students riding the bus for the first time may be understandably nervous and won’t know what to expect, especially if they are a
  
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• Working smoke alarms prompt quick response to Bayside fire

  06-08-2026 23:32 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  The Airdrie Fire Department is reminding residents of the importance of working smoke alarms after they were alerted to a fire at a townhouse in Bayside on Wednesday, July 5.The home, on Bayside Avenue SW, was unoccupied at the time of the fire, but neighbours were alerted by the residence’s working smoke alarms.“The Airdrie Fire Department would like to remind residents that working smoke alarms save lives by providing critical early warning of a fire emergency,” a press rele
  
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• Airdrie earns prize as Alberta's Most Active Community in 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge

  24-07-2026 00:35 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  Airdrie has earned the title of Alberta’s most active community in the 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge.The challenge encourages physical activity in the community throughout the month of June and aims to name Canada’s most Active Community. Airdrie was one of 387 communities to participate in the challenge across Canada and earned $10,000 for being named one of the 13 provincial/territorial winners. Quebec City was named the national winner.“I’m incredibly proud
  
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• City of Airdrie looks to gain insight on how youth view the community through photo project

  21-07-2026 22:38 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  The City of Airdrie is looking for input from youth on their experiences with safety, belonging and daily life in the city through photography.The city’s Airdrie Through Your Eyes – Youth Photovoice Project is open to local youth between 15 and 24 years old. The city will use the insights gained from the submitted photos to help shape long-term planning around making Airdrie a stronger and more inclusive city.“Youth are an essential part of our community, and their perspective
  
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• RVS recieves design funding for new K-9 school in Airdrie

  13-07-2026 22:28 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  Rocky View Schools (RVS) will receive new funding for the design of a Kindergarten to Grade 9 school in Airdrie, the province announced July 9.The new school in the Lanark community will serve 950 students, with the design funding announced at the same time as design funding for a 950-student high school in Chestermere.“This announcement is another positive step for students and families in Airdrie and Chestermere,” said RVS Board Chair, Fiona Gilbert. “Together with the two K
  
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• Airdrie council accelerates build out for Southwest Rec Centre, full facility projected to be open in 2030

  10-07-2026 20:54 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  Airdrie City Council has decided to accelerate full build out on the new Southwest Recreation Centre, approving a new approach at their council meeting on July 7.Originally, the facility was being planned as a three-phase build out, with the aquatics and fitness opening in 2030, the arenas opening in 2032 and the fieldhouse and gymnasium opening in 2034. Under the new accelerated approach the entire project is projected to be open in 2030.“This decision reflects Council’s strategic
  
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• Airdrie set to celebrate Canada Day 2026 with parade and fireworks

  30-06-2026 22:20 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  The City of Airdrie’s Canada Day celebrations will, once again, start with the Canada Day Parade, taking a new route this year, and end with fireworks at Chinook Winds Park.Earlier this year the city announced that the Canada Parade would be taking a new route to avoid construction zones and maintain safety for attendees. Since then, they have announced that the parade will travel in the opposite direction originally announced.The parade will start at Allen Street and First Avenue, travel
  
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• Airdrie Fire responds to overnight fire at strip mall

  29-06-2026 22:27 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  A fire at a commercial strip mall in the 500 block of Centre Avenue is under control after the Airdrie Fire Department were called to the incident overnight.Airdrie Fire responded to the call at 12:38 a.m. and upon arrival saw heavy fire venting through the centre unit of the mall.“Firefighters initiated an aggressive interior attack before transitioning to a combination of defensive and offensive operations to contain the fire and protect adjacent businesses,” according to a press
  
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• 81 per cent of Airdrie residents happy with quality of life in 2026 Citizen Satisfaction Survey

  26-06-2026 00:42 via Www.airdrieecho.com RSS Feed
  
  According to 2026 Citizen Satisfaction Survey 81 per cent of Airdrie residents consider themselves to have a good or very good quality of life, down from 83 per cent in 2025.The survey was completed in April 2026 with 401 phone interviews completed with Airdrie residents.An open online survey was completed in May, with 417 responses collected, for residents to give their feedback but only the phone survey was used in the Citizen Satisfaction Survey results presented to Airdrie City Council at t
  
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• Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities - Airdrie City View

  23-05-2026 14:23 via news.google.com
  Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities  Airdrie City View
  
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• Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say - Airdrie City View

  23-05-2026 13:35 via news.google.com
  Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say  Airdrie City View
  
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• Stand-alone offence will help investigate, prosecute hate crimes, experts say - Airdrie City View

  23-05-2026 12:00 via news.google.com
  Stand-alone offence will help investigate, prosecute hate crimes, experts say  Airdrie City View
  
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• Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup - Airdrie City View

  23-05-2026 08:08 via news.google.com
  Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup  Airdrie City View
  
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• Raptors' Barnes voted to NBA's second all-defensive team - Airdrie City View

  23-05-2026 02:27 via news.google.com
  Raptors' Barnes voted to NBA's second all-defensive team  Airdrie City View
  
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• Senegal's president fires prime minister after months of tensions - Airdrie City View

  23-05-2026 01:56 via news.google.com
  Senegal's president fires prime minister after months of tensions  Airdrie City View
  
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• Remains of missing B.C. actor Stewart McLean found, homicide police say - Airdrie City View

  23-05-2026 00:51 via news.google.com
  Remains of missing B.C. actor Stewart McLean found, homicide police say  Airdrie City View
  
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• Strike notice by Metro Vancouver staff, district says essential services unaffected - Airdrie City View

  23-05-2026 00:27 via news.google.com
  Strike notice by Metro Vancouver staff, district says essential services unaffected  Airdrie City View
  
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• Carolina Hurricanes anthem singer touched by praise for bilingual 'O Canada' - Airdrie City View

  22-05-2026 23:12 via news.google.com
  Carolina Hurricanes anthem singer touched by praise for bilingual 'O Canada'  Airdrie City View
  
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• Many cats to choose from at Tails to Tell - Airdrie City View

  22-05-2026 23:00 via news.google.com
  Many cats to choose from at Tails to Tell  Airdrie City View
  
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• Mboko into singles final, Dabrowski advances to doubles final at Strasbourg - Airdrie City View

  22-05-2026 22:56 via news.google.com
  Mboko into singles final, Dabrowski advances to doubles final at Strasbourg  Airdrie City View
  
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• Motion Picture Association slams CRTC rules on Canadian content investment - Airdrie City View

  22-05-2026 22:44 via news.google.com
  Motion Picture Association slams CRTC rules on Canadian content investment  Airdrie City View
  
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• Beyond Local: Grizzly bear charges visitor in Kananaskis, forcing area closure - Airdrie City View

  22-05-2026 22:18 via news.google.com
  Beyond Local: Grizzly bear charges visitor in Kananaskis, forcing area closure  Airdrie City View
  
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• Iran war hammers CAE's bottom line, with training centre shutdowns underway - Airdrie City View

  22-05-2026 22:13 via news.google.com
  Iran war hammers CAE's bottom line, with training centre shutdowns underway  Airdrie City View
  
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