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5 days ago | 
discoverairdrie.com | Anna Ferensowicz
Airdrie’s urgent care system, stalled infrastructure, and a proposed new healthcare facility came under renewed scrutiny at a town hall meeting on June 19, attended by local residents, provincial MLAs, and healthcare advocates.
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6 days ago | 
discoverairdrie.com | Anna Ferensowicz
Environment and Climate Change Canada says 72 millimetres of rain fell at Calgary International Airport during last weekend’s rainfall warning — the closest official reading for Airdrie.
Todd Bate, a meteorologist with the federal agency, said the Calgary International Airport was used to track the system’s local impact.
"It's certainly a significant amount of precipitation. This is part of the reason we had warnings out," Bate said in a June 22 interview.
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6 days ago | 
discoverairdrie.com | Anna Ferensowicz
There are reports of a motor vehicle collision heading southbound on the QEII towards Calgary. It appears the collision has occurred near CrossIron Mills.
SB QEII after jct Hwy566 near Balzac - MVC. Expect delays in the area. (12:58pm) #ABRoads
— 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) June 22, 2025
Motorists have reported heavy traffic, with Google traffic maps showing significant delays which extend to Airdrie's Yankee Valley Boulevard.
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6 days ago | 
discoverairdrie.com | Anna Ferensowicz
According to a city update, maintenance on the west Fitness Centre parking lot—originally set for June 25—will now start July 2. The project is still expected to wrap up by Aug. 10.
The affected area includes parking from the Arena entrance to the Aquatics entrance, including the Fitness Centre entrance, Aquatics drop-off area, and accessible stalls.
Work will be phased to limit the number of stalls impacted at one time, but intermittent closures are expected.
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6 days ago | 
discoverairdrie.com | Anna Ferensowicz
If you're in Airdrie and thinking of heading into Calgary for a day on the river, officials say now is not the time. High water levels have triggered a boating advisory on the Bow River, and the Calgary Fire Department is warning residents to stay off the water.
“Following this weekend’s rain event, the Bow River has exceeded recommended safe flow rates for boating or swimming,” the department said in a statement Sunday.
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1 week ago | 
discoverairdrie.com | Anna Ferensowicz
Environment Canada has lifted the rainfall warning for Airdrie and the area as of Saturday afternoon.
Winds from the north, which gusted up to 70 km/h earlier in the day, are expected to diminish by evening.
Overnight, the forecast calls for cloudy skies with a 30 per cent chance of showers early this evening. Skies will clear overnight, with fog patches developing. The low is expected to reach +3°C, with a risk of frost.
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1 week ago | 
discoverairdrie.com | Anna Ferensowicz
Drivers heading into Calgary from Airdrie on Saturday reported localized flooding and water pooling, particularly in the northeast part of the city.
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Rocky View County, including Airdrie and Crossfield. Between 40 and 80 mm of rain is expected by Sunday morning, with wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h forecast for Saturday afternoon and evening.
“With rain-soaked soils, these winds could result in some trees being uprooted,” the agency said.
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1 week ago | 
discoverairdrie.com | Anna Ferensowicz
A rainfall warning remains in effect for Airdrie and Rocky View County, with up to 80 mm of precipitation expected by Sunday morning and wind gusts reaching 80 km/h. Environment Canada says the combination of saturated ground and strong winds could bring down trees and increase the risk of flash flooding.
In response, the City of Airdrie and Rocky View County are reminding residents to take extra care around water and to prepare for potential impacts from the storm.
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1 week ago | 
discoverairdrie.com | Anna Ferensowicz
Alberta Parks has issued multiple weather advisories as a significant rain and snow event moves into the region. Forecasts call for up to 150 millimetres of rain and as much as 20 centimetres of snow at higher elevations through the weekend.
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1 week ago | 
discoverairdrie.com | Anna Ferensowicz
Rocky View County has downgraded its fire ban to an advisory, citing improved conditions and forecasted rainfall. The City of Airdrie remains under a fire advisory issued in late May, as more rain is expected through Saturday.
As of Friday afternoon, the county lifted its fire ban for all areas—east and west. A fire advisory is now in effect.
No new fire permits will be issued, and all existing ones are cancelled.
