Happy Convocation Day to all the grads and their families at Bert Church High School!
You’ve worked so hard and tonight you cross the stage! May you cherish this moment along with your loved ones and remember to have a little fun in all the pomp and circumstance.
Congratulations Bert Church Class of 2026!
A big congratulations today to the George McDougall High School Class of 2026 and the families cheering them on!
Convocation is such a meaningful milestone, and our community is so proud of everything you’ve achieved along the way, from great music moments to Ride of the Mustang, Athletic achievements, and everything in between!
Take in every moment tonight. You’ve earned it.
Congratulations, George Mac Grads of 2026!
Heads Up, Airdrie!
I’m so thrilled to announce we have the first official Mayor’s Town Hall coming up here in Airdrie!
We want this to be as easy to attend as possible, so we’re offering free childcare next door at genesis place, and light refreshments will be served.
Come hear directly from Mayor & Council, meet some of our senior administrative colleagues, and get up to speed on what’s going on at the City!
Looking forward to having you out!
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Your voice matters and it is making a difference. Join Mayor Heather Spearman at the Airdrie Town Hall on June 15 to hear how resident feedback is shaping decisions and what’s ahead for Airdrie.
Monday, June 15 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Bert Church LIVE Theatre
Registration is required and spaces fill quickly. Save your seat now at airdrie.ca/mayortownhall
Hi Neighbours!
It’s Mythbusting Monday again!
Sometimes we hear comments like:
“What is Council thinking even putting this on the agenda?”
“Why are we even discussing this? Council is so out of touch.”
So here’s an important thing to understand about how municipal government actually works:
Council does NOT create or bring forward most agenda items.
Many agenda items come forward because they are:
• legally required public hearings
• development applications already in process
• policies or bylaws drafted by Administration
• responses to provincial or federal legislation
• emergency or time-sensitive issues
• grant or funding requirements
Occasionally, a Councillor brings forward a Notice of Motion, but that’s a very small portion of a typical agenda.
There are also situations where Administration is already empowered to act under bylaws, policies, standards, or plans approved years or even decades ago.
Airdrie is a city approaching 100,000 people in the next few years. Some governing documents still active today date back to the 90s or early 2000s. Some no longer fit and we recognize that.
That’s why Administration periodically brings documents back for review and updates. Major plans like utilities, transportation, and transit master plans are refreshed every 5–10 years.
Another current example is the “4 homes on a lot” discussion. That conversation did not originate from Council. It came forward because of requirements connected to federal housing funding and broader housing discussions happening across Canada.
That does NOT mean Council automatically approves something just because it appears on an agenda. Many items come forward specifically so they can be publicly discussed, challenged, amended, or rejected.
You can view some of Airdrie’s historical policies here:
https://www.airdrie.ca/index.cfm?serviceID=2271
Some still work well today, while others, like the User Fee Policy, are currently under review because this Council felt changes were needed.
Accountability matters, which is why we ask you to hold us accountable when we make DECISIONS at Council, and keep discussions OPEN when it comes to the things we haven’t actually acted on yet.
A very special shout out today to all the W H Croxford Graduates and their families!
This evening marks their convocation, and we at the City of Airdrie could not be more proud of the work you have accomplished and the contributions you have made to our community.
You’ve earned this moment and deserve to enjoy every minute of it!
Congratulations, Croxford Class of 2026!
Hi Neighbours!
I’m trying something new. It’s Monday and I feel like busting myths!
You may have seen The City of Airdrie posting on social media about the “four homes on a lot” discussion. There’s been concern and confusion around what this would mean.
So let’s clear up a few things.
Many residential areas in Airdrie already allow up to THREE homes on a lot today:
• a home
• a basement suite
• a garage suite
This discussion is largely about whether one additional unit should be allowed in more areas.
Parking requirements would apply.
When Admin presented this to Council, they made it clear developments would need to meet on-site parking requirements. That means parking spaces on the property itself, not cars lining the street.
That alone means only a very small % of existing properties in Airdrie would even be big enough to qualify for something like this.
Because Airdrie’s housing stock is relatively new, redevelopment here tends to happen slowly. Many neighbourhoods would likely see little to no change for a very long time, if at all.
It’s also important to remember the WHY:
More aging parents are moving in with adult children. Young adults are staying home longer because housing costs are high. Some families need rental income from a suite to enter the housing market. Some seniors are trying to stay in their homes as costs rise.
For some people, a basement suite, garage suite, duplex, or small additional unit can make the difference between staying in communities like ours or leaving them.
Using existing infrastructure more efficiently can help reduce the need to expand outward. Spreading OUT costs more money to taxpayers than using existing infrastructure.
That does NOT mean concerns about parking, schools, traffic, or neighbourhood character aren’t valid. They are, and I promise we hear you on this.
The conversation is more about helping people STAY in their communities, NOT finding ways to ATTRACT more people here.
Council has NOT voted on this.
Resident feedback is part of the process, and this would still need to return to Council for a vote.
I’ll link the survey in the comments.
Thanks everyone!