AIRDRIE VOTES

Smoothing the transition from life on the crowded streets of India to the open plains and more modest metropolises of southern Alberta, the Indian Society of Airdrie is helping immigrants traverse the winding roads of Canadian culture, economic pitfalls and daily life struggles in a new environment.

Sixteen-year-old Alivia Trudeau is helping the Airdrie Female Raiders tackle gender barriers. The Grade 11 Bert Church High School student played several sports when she was younger, but never really found one that “fit” until she started playing tackle football with the Airdrie Female Raiders.

The story begins as any heartwarming saga should. Two best buds make a pact to better their lives on New Year’s Eve and then begin the craziest year of their lives.