The City of Airdrie
400 Main Street SE T4B 3C3 Airdrie, AB, Canada

Honk if you're happy! Today's #SimpleJoy comes from Sue who says "Seeing (and hearing!) so many geese fly over our heads and land beside us in the Sagewood Canals makes me smile. Wonderful to witness nature in our city." Thank you for sharing what brings cheer to your day, Sue! Even if the geese like to party all night ... ... Help us keep the happiness rolling in Airdrie and let us know what brings cheer to your day at www.airdrie.ca/simplejoys. Submissions will be accepted until Dec. 31. Stay tuned in January for a special compilation of all the submissions we get from our amazing residents!

Stay off the ice, stay safe! Stormwater facilities, often called stormwater ponds, are not safe for skating or any other winter activity. The surface may look solid, but stormwater flows underneath the surface due to snowfall, snowmelt, road clearing and salting operations. Runoff typically contains concentrations of salt and/or warmed water, which can quickly thin ice surfaces. There also may be sudden water level changes under the ice, resulting in unstable and unsafe conditions. www.airdrie.ca/icesafety

"In 2020 it has never been more clear that we need to help each other at any chance we get. Sometimes the smallest gestures can change the world for someone else," says Airdrie resident Cathy about her #simplejoys submission. Rookie (pictured below) and Cathy are blood donors who take a few minutes out of their day to give blood to those who need it (both dogs and humans)! "This is such a simple gesture for us, but it can mean more days are granted for those who receive it.... This comes with a huge feeling of hope and we are happy to share when needed." THANK YOU Cathy and Rookie for bringing cheer and happiness to Airdrie. Help us keep the happiness rolling in Airdrie and let us know what brings cheer to your day at www.airdrie.ca/simplejoys. Submissions will be accepted until Dec. 31. Stay tuned in January for a special compilation of all the submissions we get from our amazing residents!

Today's #SimpleJoy is coming out of Genesis Place. Thanks to their staff for sharing what brings cheer to their day!

The Calgary Metro Region Board (CMRB) completed phase 1 of engagement of the communities surrounding Calgary and Calgary citizens on how we can best work together for future growth. Now we're into phase 2. It's important that Airdrie's voice is represented in this engagement process. Go to www.calgarymetroregion.ca to participate for Airdrie.

"Watching others have a blissful day." That's what Airdrie resident Rachael says bring cheer to her day! "These two always remind me to relax and enjoy life". Thank you for your #simplejoys submission, Rachael! Help us keep the happiness rolling in Airdrie and let us know what brings cheer to your day at www.airdrie.ca/simplejoys. Submissions will be accepted until Dec. 31. Stay tuned in January for a special compilation of all the submissions we get from our amazing residents!

CONGRATS to our Put Your $ Where Your Heart Is WEEK 7 WINNERS! The men took the lead this week, winning the majority of our $500 weekly prize. Congratulatio...ns this week to: George Heng Justin Leavitt Pete Lewis William Hughes Theresa Henderson They are now automatically entered to win the $5,000 Grand Prize Draw on Nov. 28. As of today, there are nearly 450 local shoppers vying for the big win. Wondering what’s included in the local sweepstakes? Holiday shopping made easy: $5,000 worth of gift cards and products purchased from over 100 local businesses. Packages include: hotel nights, restaurants, retail, breweries, golf, fitness, the Arts, clothing, kids' fun, household needs, and winner's choice. Be sure to submit at least 1 of your local shopping receipts to www.eatplaystayairdrie.com before midnight Nov. 20 to be in it to win it! #eatplaystayairdrie #shoplocalairdrie #airdrie Airdrie Chamber of Commerce

CONGRATS to our Put Your $ Where Your Heart Is WEEK 8 WINNERS! That's the last weekly draw, Airdrie! This week's winners includes purchases from Chronic Tac...os, Walkin' Around, Boulevard Home Inc. and Canadian Tire. Congratulations this week to: Brandee Scarrott Daniel Cmitroca Jason Decelles Katarzyne Zmuda-Trzebiatowska Lisa Brade They are now automatically entered to win the $5,000 Grand Prize Draw on Nov. 28 along with over 500 local shoppers. Wondering what’s included in the local sweepstakes? Holiday shopping made easy: $5,000 worth of gift cards and products purchased from over 100 local businesses. Packages include: hotel nights, restaurants, retail, breweries, golf, fitness, the Arts, clothing, kids' fun, household needs, and winner's choice. Be sure to follow us on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 am for the $5,000 consumer and $10,000 business grand prize draws! #eatplaystayairdrie #shoplocalairdrie #airdrie Airdrie Chamber of Commerce

Thanks for bringing your pumpkins to the Recycle Depot Airdrie! You made some pigs very happy.

How are you? 2020 continues to be a very challenging year and we recognize that you may need a little, or a lot of support right now. We want to remind you that there are resources available in our community to support your mental well-being. Visit www.airdrie.ca/mentalhealth for information. If you need immediate help, there are also 24-hour support lines available to you. Your mental health matters.

It's finally here! The first Virtual Mochas with Mounties video. We know you have been patiently waiting for the answers to your questions. We had so many that we had to create more than one video! We hope you enjoy it. Stay tuned for more videos in the near future.

Further information on programming at Genesis Place updated Nov. 13, 2020 at 2:20 p.m.

An important update from Genesis Place regarding today's provincial announcement.

The deadline to submit an ECO Youth award application is fast approaching! The ECO Youth award program provides financial aid to implement or enhance projects with an environmental focus. Youth can use a current project or propose a new project to enter the competition. Submit your application at www.airdrie.ca/ecoyouth by Dec. 7, 2020.

GET CART SMART. Stretchy plastic (not crinkly) must be securely bagged. This ensures that the bags are captured in the recycling process and don’t get caught in conveyor belts at the recycling facility. Still not sure what goes where? Visit www.airdrie.ca/cartsmart

2021 Budget deliberations with the Council Budget Committee start today. Did you know? The City budget is broken down into two areas: Capital budget, which is used for replacing assets when they're too old and building new infrastructure and facilities like recreation centres, libraries etc. Operating budget, which covers covers day-to-day expenses. Some typical expenses for the City include services like street cleaning, water services, waste collection and management,... trails, pathways, playgrounds, parks, recreation, public transit, arts and culture, permits, police, fire and municipal enforcement, plus bigger expenses like building and rehabilitation of roads, maintaining indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and more. COVID related revenue loss for 2021 is about $5.55MM and additional COVID expenses are expected to cost the City $574,000. The City of Airdrie continues to operate at much lower costs than comparable midsized cities. Administration has created a budget that keeps expenses low, so that tax increases are minimal and current service levels are maintained. In the proposed 2021 budget, Administration has cut expenses by $3.55 MM and are suggesting that some capital expenses, like the fourth fire hall, be delayed. Watch budget deliberations online at www.airdrie.ca/livecouncil For more information on the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget, visit www.airdrie.ca/budget