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The 10th annual Voice and Vision collaboration anonymously pairs 15 artists and 15 writers from Airdrie and surrounding communities to create pieces inspired by each other’s work. Writers begin the project with a prose or poetry piece, in any genre or style, with a 250-word limit.
Ready to Be Inspired? This fall marks the opening of Inspire — Airdrie’s new multi-use facility and home to the Airdrie Public Library. At 73,000 square feet, the space is more than a building — it’s a catalyst for connection, creativity and commerce in the heart of the city.
Opening to the public in the City’s new Inspire facility on September 25, longtime users of Airdrie Public Library (APL) will be amazed at what the move from 13,000 to 53,000 sq. ft. can do for one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
Band teacher Jordan Harris doesn’t skip a beat when describing the music program at George McDougall High School. “We’re ‘band nerds,’” he says. “At the beginning of each year, I make that designation. The name is an honour, not a stigma.”
When Reese Ochitwa discovered her high school robotics class had been cut due to staffing shortages, she didn’t just accept the loss — she turned it into inspiration. Ochitwa launched Bert Church High School’s first coding club in fall 2024.
Step into the bright, modern office of Kraft & Co. Law in northeast Airdrie, and you might expect to be greeted by legal documents, quiet conversations and the hum of a professional workplace.
How a group of middle school students turned one idea and a lot of heart into a vibrant week of culture, pride and connection
At 17, Henry Murphy isn’t your typical high school student. While most teens are navigating Driver’s Ed or juggling homework with part-time jobs, this Croxford High School student is quietly redefining what’s possible, one bench press at a time.
If you haven’t heard of Airdrie’s Theo Downey yet, you will. He’s rocketing onto the world stage in the sport of luge.
“If you don’t vote, you’re giving up your say in who represents you and your city.”
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