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Every thriving community is defined by leaders whose passion and generosity create lasting legacies. Join us in celebrating these outstanding men who continue to make Airdrie a vibrant and compassionate place to call home.
Airdrie teen Rylee Stilborn is a two-time World Cup athlete in a sport many people know little about. The 16 year-old has been playing roller derby for an astounding 11 years and has been selected to skate in the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in Brisbane, Australia, this July.
As I reflect on my reign as Miss Rodeo Airdrie 2024, I am filled with gratitude. Being a rodeo queen is more than holding a title and wearing a crown. It is a life experience rooted in memories made, connections created, and the chance to contribute to one’s sport and community.
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 fifth annual Airdrie Pride festival returns June 28 and once again will offer a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come in terms of LGBTQ2S+ inclusion — and how far we’ve yet to go.
In 2011, I had an idea to celebrate the women in our city. As I said back in that first feature: “Since we’ve managed to write about at least one amazing woman in every issue, I felt it was time to do something more concrete, more commemorative — create a celebration on our pages and off.”
“Play is a fundamental human right that is denied by many children, youth and adults who live with disabilities due to inaccessible play spaces.” This is the philosophy that has driven the development of Airdrie’s first inclusive playground.
How awesome is this? Every year since 2018, we have asked the community to tell us about kids ages six to 14 who inspire others — at school, on teams, and with their peers and families. It’s obvious there is no shortage of awesome kids in our city, as evidenced by the 28 young people in 2025.
Each fall, in our Arts issue, we love to showcase local grads who are choosing to pursue the arts. Here are eight great grads that will no doubt be entertaining and inspiring us for years to come!
That’s what students in Paul Wunderlich’s Film & Media Arts Class at George McDougall High School get to experience. Wunderlich has been teaching the class for two years and says he looks forward to stepping into the classroom every day.
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