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Official Bluesky account of the Airdrie City View newspaper, a locally-operated weekly newspaper containing stories about the community for the community, in Airdrie Alberta.

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Smith defends back-to-work law, says decision is the democratic job of lawmakers Smith is defending her government's move to force teachers back to work, noting that elected officials, not the courts, should be the ultimate decision-makers.

BEYOND LOCAL: Smith defends back-to-work law, says decision is the democratic job of lawmakers

08.11.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Humble Boxing Academy athletes bring home various titles

NEWS: Humble Boxing Academy athletes bring home various titles

07.11.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Airdrie Council meeting briefs November 4 Airdrie City Council is weighing a request from Volunteer Airdrie for significant financial support and looks into supporting municipal accommodation tax at ABMunis convention.

NEWS: Airdrie Council meeting briefs November 4

07.11.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alberta considering boost in speed limit to 120 km/h on divided highways The provincial government has launched a public survey to gather feedback before implementing a pilot program.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta considering boost in speed limit to 120 km/h on divided highways

07.11.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Airdrie addresses affordable housing crisis with community dialogue Airdrie is facing a significant and growing shortage of affordable housing, with projections indicating a surge in demand by 2031.

NEWS: Airdrie addresses affordable housing crisis with community dialogue

07.11.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Star-studded movie filmed in southern Alberta in theatres now Die My Love starring Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence hits theatres on Nov. 7.

BEYOND LOCAL: Star-studded movie filmed in southern Alberta in theatres now

07.11.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jam-packed weekend for Christmas markets in Airdrie and Crossfield Looking to get a head start on your Christmas shopping while supporting local vendors? Airdrie and Crossfield have you covered this weekend.

NEWS: Jam-packed weekend for Christmas markets in Airdrie and Crossfield

07.11.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Airdrie and RVC communities set for Remembrance Day ceremonies Airdrie and RVC will once again honour their veterans this Remembrance Day.

NEWS: Airdrie and RVC communities set for Remembrance Day ceremonies

07.11.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ten Magical Alberta Christmas Markets You Can’t Miss This Year COOL WINTER GUIDE: From the bustling streets of the big cities to the cozy corners of our province’s small towns, Alberta’s Christmas markets are full of charm.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: Ten Magical Alberta Christmas Markets You Can’t Miss This Year #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel

07.11.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Legal battle erupts as teachers defend collective bargaining rights In a move to reclaim what it sees as fundamental freedoms, ATA has initiated a legal battle against the Alberta government's controversial Bill 2.

NEWS: Legal battle erupts as teachers defend collective bargaining rights

06.11.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI: Seven Cool & Beautiful Winter Movies Filmed Right Here in Alberta COOL WINTER GUIDE: Winter in Alberta isn’t only about chilly temperatures and snow-covered landscapes; it’s also the perfect backdrop for some of the most entertaining movies ever made.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Seven Cool & Beautiful Winter Movies Filmed Right Here in Alberta #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel

06.11.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI megaproject Wonder Valley has bold vision for Alberta Led by Kevin O’Leary and backed by the MD of Greenview, the Wonder Valley AI project has big ambitions β€” and faces big challenges.

BEYOND LOCAL: AI megaproject Wonder Valley has bold vision for Alberta

06.11.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alberta chiefs say oilsands causing cancer surge, call for halt to tailings plan Alberta's Indigenous leaders are demanding an independent environmental and health assessment of the oilsands region.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta chiefs say oilsands causing cancer surge, call for halt to tailings plan

06.11.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'We miss you': Kalispell, Mont., launches campaign to woo back Canadian visitors A new 'Canadian Welcome Pass' offers discounts and incentives in the hopes of reigniting cross-border travel.

BEYOND LOCAL: 'We miss you': Kalispell, Mont., launches campaign to woo back Canadian visitors

06.11.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Internationally renowned former Airdrie Community Choir director passes away The Airdrie Community Choir is mourning the loss of its former Artistic Director.

NEWS: Internationally renowned former Airdrie Community Choir director passes away

06.11.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bearspaw First Nation announces Eden Valley Travel Centre The modern community-driven service looks to support local economic growth, sustainability, economic growth, and job creation for the Bearspaw First Nation and surrounding areas according to a Bearspaw First Nation release.Β 

NEWS: Bearspaw First Nation announces Eden Valley Travel Centre

06.11.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Airdrie expecting snow and freeze raining Friday It appears we are in for a bit of a weather rollercoaster in the week ahead.

NEWS: Airdrie expecting snow and freeze raining Friday

06.11.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Airdrie's small but crucial contribution to defending Europe's skies in WW2 Airdrie’s triangular shaped airport runways first served as a Relief Field for Calgary, but later became integrated into Calgary area training operations.

NEWS: Airdrie's small but crucial contribution to defending Europe's skies in WW2

06.11.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Medical imaging companies lobbied for private service expansion The expansion of private medical imaging services would allow Albertans to pay out-of-pocket for diagnostic tests like MRI and CT scans.

BEYOND LOCAL: Medical imaging companies lobbied for private service expansion

06.11.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Elections Alberta says MLA Angela Pitt facing recall petition Alberta chief electoral officer Gordon McClure confirmed a recall campaign is approved for United Conservative memberΒ Angela Pitt after speaking to a legislature committee on Nov. 3, according to The Canadian Press.

NEWS: Elections Alberta says MLA Angela Pitt facing recall petition

06.11.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Airdrie council to deliberate on 2026 Budget, including 6.6 per cent tax increase Airdrie's city council is gearing up for budget deliberations, and on the table is a potential tax increase for residents.

NEWS: Airdrie council to deliberate on 2026 Budget, including 6.6 per cent tax increase

06.11.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Medical imaging companies lobbied for private service expansion The expansion of private medical imaging services would allow Albertans to pay out-of-pocket for diagnostic tests like MRI and CT scans.

BEYOND LOCAL: Medical imaging companies lobbied for private service expansion

06.11.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Health care aides and LPNs vote 98 per cent in favour of strike Licensed practical nurses and health care aides rejected the province's offer of 12 per cent over four years and voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike.

BEYOND LOCAL: Health care aides and LPNs vote 98 per cent in favour of strike

05.11.2025 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No changes coming 'at the moment' for Alberta's recall legislation: Premier Smith Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said her government is watching recall efforts but has no immediate plan to change the legislation.

BEYOND LOCAL: No changes coming 'at the moment' for Alberta's recall legislation: Premier Smith

05.11.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trial date set for man arrested in Airdrie on drug charges Lex Matt Bronee, 59, of Carstairs, was arrested during a search executed by the Airdrie Crime Reduction Unit (CRU).

NEWS: Trial date set for man arrested in Airdrie on drug charges

05.11.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Planned power outages set for parts of Airdrie Two areas in AirdrieΒ are scheduled for planned power outages on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6.

NEWS: Planned power outages set for parts of Airdrie

05.11.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'My jaw dropped': Hotelier who saved iconic lodge from Jasper wildfire receives award The award goes to the person making the highest contribution to leadership in the industry and is considered the most prestigious prize.

BEYOND LOCAL: 'My jaw dropped': Hotelier who saved iconic lodge from Jasper wildfire receives award

05.11.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says about 11,000 workers voted and 98 per cent approved job action.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation

05.11.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Langdon OK Club seniors group celebrates 10 years of memories β€œWe have so many seniors isolated in their homes, widows and widowers, people that don’t drive, or feel alone, and the club is really a sense of community for them,” said OK Club board member Kathy McIntyre.Β 

NEWS: Langdon OK Club seniors group celebrates 10 years of memories

05.11.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wanted man known to be criminally active in Red Deer County still on the lam RCMP's Nov. 5 #WantedWednesday campaign features William James Holub who was also featured Oct. 8

NEWS: Wanted man known to be criminally active in Red Deer County still on the lam

05.11.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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