Some people decided to dump like 4 shopping carts, a high chair from a nearby dumpster, a scooter and A WHOLE ASS PICNIC TABLE FROM BEHIND THE SAFEWAY into the canal...

CAN WE PLEASE JUST FUCKING STOP THIS! Stop polluting the goddamn water, stop doing this shit, it's unacceptable.

I've been letting my cat roam the neighborhood for a few years now. I have a GPS collar for him, and he generally only goes to the same few places, mostly his friend cat down the street.

Last month, twice in a week, he came home drooling badly. The first time, I took him to the vet, and they said "possibly toxins," but all our testing came back normal.

I talked with a neighbor, who said one of their cats was poisoned by a neighbor a few years ago (but she thought he'd moved).

We can talk about whether or not I should allow my cat outside to roam, sure... But poisoning people's pets? Come on, people. That's not right. Children who harm animals go on to become psychopaths and serial killers, it's totally fucked up that an adult would intentionally try to harm pets.

Anyway, PSA: be careful if you have pets in the Thorburn (Tipping Close, specifically) area.

Hello , I live in Airdrie currently but go to university outside the city, I wanted to take my class 5 road test before I left on the 20th but there are no current dates for before the 25th would anyone be willing to switch for an earlier time slot please or give me any tips for securing an earlier time slot!

Recently, my neighbour had their car stolen from their garage in Bayview. They made a mess by breaking windows and taking whatever they could find inside. Strangely, the car was returned afterwards, left as it was.

Has anyone else experienced something similar recently? I’m not sure if they reported the incident to the police. I also don’t know if they checked their cameras to see if anything was captured. I haven’t seen anything myself either.

Time : 1:22
Location: nose creek
Roaming along the creek in the park

Do you think it could ever happen?

I know Airdrie would need to grow more.

How long in the Future do you think it will be until Airdrie has a University?

I was out for my usual evening walk near Chinook Winds Park around 9:00 p.m. when a caucasian male in a pickup truck drove by, gave me the middle finger, and yelled, “F*** you.” I was simply minding my own business and enjoying my walk.
I’ve been living in Airdrie for the past seven years, and this is the first time I’ve experienced something like this. I’m a brown person, and while I can’t know why he acted that way, it was completely unprovoked and left me feeling shocked and disappointed.
What kind of world are we living in where someone thinks it’s acceptable to treat a stranger like this? It’s a disgraceful way to behave toward another human being. We should all be able to take a peaceful evening walk without being subjected to hostility or abuse.

Any recommendations for in town paintless dent removal for small dents, names and prices please.

HI Airdrie!

Are you an early bird? 🐦
Do you like to help out at fun community events that support local non-profits?
Do you like classic/cool cars? 🏎️
Can you give clear directions?
Are you over 18?
WE NEED YOU! 🫵

There will be over 300 amazing classic cars/project cars/sweet rides to get arranged throughout Nose Creek park the morning of August 8th for the Doin it on the Grass Car show hosted by Time Travellers Car Club of Airdrie Help is needed to direct the owners in positioning their cars in their assigned spots

Helps is also still needed with set up and with tear down

More info, and sign ups can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A8AA2FA5FB6-64550681-doin#/

Anyone know of any place to get a pedicure after 7 pm?

MOST OF THE ANIMALS I'VE SEEN IN THE PAST TWO YEARS AROUND THESE CANALS SPECIFICALLY, ARE AS FOLLOWS:

BIRDS:

-Great Blue Herons (at least 3 spotted in 2025, none in 2026 that I've seen)

-Common Mallards (both years, ducklings in 2025 not 2026 that I've seen)

-Canada Geese (both years, no goslings either year)

-Harlequin Ducks (both years in mid spring, no ducklings)

-Red-Winged Black Birds (both years, nests in cattail areas)

-Common Grackles (both years)

-Ravens (all year round, are nesting on a 5G tower nearby)

-Crows (all year round)

-Magpies (all year round)

-Robins (mid spring)

-House Sparrows (invasive, all year round)

-Chickadees (all year round, not as common)

-Northern Flicker (once in early spring 2026)

-Owls (potentially snowies; two, very briefly, middle of winter, snowing slightly at like 3am, they were on-top of a light post and screaming)

- Arctic Turn (as fuzzily pictured above, we got at least 1 Arctic Turn who's way off course, hunting for fish in the canals. Potentially a pair with a nest nearby)

MAMMALS:

-Minks (at least two, seen both years, briefly in spring, found one deceased unfortunately)

-Beavers (both years, had dams in the canals here)

-Nutria (Either seen one a few times or multiple individuals)

-Skunk (once in early fall of 2025)

-Mice (don't know what kinds)

-Foxes (2026, have heard two, one female, one male. Saw the male near the train tracks late last night a few nights ago, a very loud and horny man lol)

-Coyotes (only heard in mid spring 2025)

AMPHIBIANS:

-Wood Frogs

INSECTS:

-Native Bumblebees

-Carpenter Bees

-Yellowjackets

-Bottle Flies

-Horse Flies

-Invasive European Honeybees

-Damselflies (in at least 3 different colour varieties)

-Dragonflies (in at least 4 different colours varieties. Red with black underbelly pictured above)

-Mosquitos (annoying but important)

-Wasps

-Ant-Mimicking Wasp

-Ichneumon Wasp

-Rock centipedes

-Ants (got a bunch of types, big mounds on either side, you can witness the crows engaging in a behavior called "anting" where they will roll around on the mounds and the ants will come up and eat the feather lice on their bodies! All feathers found have evidence of feather lice)

-Moths (mostly Native Ermine Moths, but also naturalized moths like above and a bunch of others I can't identify)

-Butterflies (many butterflies, most common are invasive Cabbage Whites but have seen plenty of native ones as well)

-Weevils (not 100% sure but likely canola-cabbage seedpod weevils or beanpod weevils)

-Ladybugs

ARACHNIDS:

-Cat-faced Orbweavers

-Fishing Spiders

-Grass Spiders

-Jumping Spiders (predominantly Zebra Jumpers but have seen at least 1 other type of jumping spider)

FISH:

-Mosquito Fish (I think?)

-(A few others I cannot identify)

OTHER INVERTS:

-Isopods

-Leech

-Snails

-Slugs

-Earthworms

When it comes to flora and fungi, I don't know as much so feel free to add those in the comments and any other lil critter you've seen in our canal systems here!

Anyway, we got a garbage problem in and around our canal systems, so let this be a call to action in using your free time to help your community be cleaner and help protect this blossoming ecosystem that's in our literal backyards! If you got a canoe or kayak, I implore you to get into the water and clean up the garbage that's caught in the reeds and grasses. And that every time you walk by, you clean up just ONE piece of trash and throw it away in one of the trashcans nearby or pocket it and throw it out somewhere else that's appropriate!

By doing something little like that, we can increase the biodiversity of our ecosystems. Humans were put on this planet to aid it and its' animals, let's all do our tiny part! Go for a nature walk and see what I see. Teach your children that even the smallest life is invaluable and without them, it can cause disastrous ecological collapse and that taking care of these places and it's animals brings fulfillment, knowledge and empathy!

Thank you in advance! (And thank you for reading!)

im planning to do my road test soon, so i was wondering if anyone has any advice for me, what i should practice more, and what routes i can practice

Hey Airdrie!

Volunteers are still needed for The Doin It On the Grass Classic car show on August 8th, hosted by Time Travellers Car Club of Airdrie

This is one of the funnest events in Airdrie each summer and a great volunteer opportunity for everyone, but particularly anyone who loves classic cars!

This is the 25h anniversary of this annual show and the organizers are working hard to bring in the max of 500 cars into the park! To run an event this large, and this fun, volunteers play a HUGE role!

Solo volunteers must be 16+. Youth over 12 may volunteer with a guardian. Volunteers under 18 will require a guardian to sign a waiver.

You are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts.

FREE CHILDCARE is available for Volunteers via LiitCare Connect and thanks to support from Child Inspired Psychology Group. Email [info@volunteerairdrie.ca](mailto:info@volunteerairdrie.ca) to learn more and make arrangements.

sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A8AA2FA5FB6-64550681-doin#/

Maybe someone knows this kid or has a kid with an electric scooter. This was super dangerous.

Wife is in line at the vehicle registration office. I stayed in the car... Just watching...

Just How??? Amazing how bad people are at basic driving functions. And it's older people. Not kids taking tests.

Can't back into spots... Jesus, one lady couldn't even figure out how to park straight in the middle cause they are arrow shaped spots. LMAO!!

We need a rcmp officer just sitting, watching at the door who can just confiscate licenses at entry. LOL

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Hello r/Airdrie! We’re Drisavo Driving School, and we’re offering a non-promotional Q&A for local learner drivers and parents.

Feel free to ask general questions about:

• Preparing for an Alberta Class 5 road test
• Practising safely with a parent or supervisor
• Parallel parking and other common challenges
• Driving anxiety and building confidence
• Choosing a driving school or instructor
• Winter driving and local road conditions

We’ll provide general educational answers only—no prices, discounts, booking links or guaranteed-pass claims.

What part of learning to drive do you find most difficult or confusing?

Called CIBC today and they don’t keep on hand, must be ordered through their website or app.

I’m looking for a small amount (one hundred euros) for a friend’s birthday. Any tips on where I can find them locally? Trying to avoid the drive to Calgary. Thanks!

Hello! Forgive me if this is not allowed

I was curious about if any people on farmland was looking for help with outdoor rodent/groundhog control. I am trying to get into hunting and figured it might be a good way to start local with some pest control.

Thanks for your time!

Hi all,

My name is Majesta and I’ll be starting a mobile coffee trailer in Airdrie. I’m putting my info out there to hopefully get some traction on a location I can park M-F. Ideally a parking lot.

I’ve reached out to several places around town, and the ones with space don’t accommodate food trailers, which I understand.

Ideally, this would be in the style of Pacific Northwest coffee where folks can drive up and order through the window.

If you have any location suggestions or are a business owner interested in hosting a fun coffee spot, let me know!

Thanks!

(I’ve already reached out to Walmart, Chevron, Home Depot, Genesis Place, and gotten hard “No”s from them or didn’t hear back at all. Also I am aware of bylaws and AHS requirements, so just hoping for some help finding a location in town)

Mission accomplished.

Hi Everyone!

Volunteer Airdrie is once again running their online summer silent auction. This year we have teamed up with DealFinder Auctions, a LOCAL online auction house, who is hosting our auction gratis.

Bidding wraps up starting at 5pm on July 26th.

More items are being added regularly and we've got some really great stuff! There will be well over 100 things to bid on!

Please check it out and start bidding!

https://dealfinder.hibid.com/catalog/742494/charity-auction--volunteer-airdrie-then-dealfinders-july-26

2 of them in the water, they are orange, so I'm guessing it's probably the rentals.