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Airdrie Business Award Winner Killed in Vehicle Accident
An Airdrie businessman was killed in a motor vehicle accident on the same day he was set to accept an award as an emerging business owner in the community. Jeremy Colwell, Airdrie community member and local business owner of Pure Light Style, passed away suddenly in a single-vehicle accident on Stoney Trail the morning of Oct. 19, according to the executive director of Airdrie’s Chamber of Commerce, Marilyne Aalhus. Aalhus said they received a call about the accident the day after their Annual Airdrie
40th Avenue Interchange Officially Open
As of 7 a.m., on Friday, October 13, motorists are now able to access the 40th Avenue Interchange to the QEII. Yesterday, during the official grand opening of the interchange, Devin Dreeshen, the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors said that there are 85,000 vehicles that travel through the area every day, including 7,000 commercial vehicles. "Highway 2 is the original economic corridor through Alberta, and this was a long way to make sure that the province of Alberta will continue to grow
Airdrie's 100 Men Who Give a Damn to honour Keith Wilkinson at Jan. 24 meeting
Airdrie’s 100 Men Who Give a Damn's next meeting will be an emotional one for the philanthropists as they prepare to honour founding member Keith Wilkinson, who recently passed away, at the group's first meeting of 2023 on Jan. 24. Wilkinson, who also worked as an insurance and investment advisor and served as a past director of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, died on Jan. 2. He was a well-known volunteer in Airdrie who was active in multiple causes. According to a release put out by 100 Men Who Give a
Wendy Contant honoured for commitment to community
Nobody at airdrielife was surprised when local gal-about-town Wendy Contant was presented with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award September 21. Wendy was an Amazing Airdrie Women finalist a few years back and continues to do amazing things for our community. In fact, the only person who was surprised was Contant herself when Banff-Airdrie MP Blake Richards popped in on her with the award literally while she was decorating smile cookies at Tim Horton’s. “It’s hard to express how very grateful and
Airdrie and Crossfield Chambers partner for second Rural Women in Business Conference
Crossfield and Airdrie Chamber of Commerce’s annual Rural Women in Business Conference is making a return on June 22 to offer a day of networking and learning among female business leaders around the region. The event will be in-person, being held at the Crossfield and District Community Hall, featuring keynote speaker Leslie Horton of Global News Calgary, business exhibits, food and networking opportunities. Marilyn Aalhus, executive director of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, said the full-day
Chamber Market expands as growing number of Alberta businesses join e-commerce marketplace
NEWS RELEASE February 28, 2022 Chamber Market expands as growing number of Alberta businesses join e-commerce marketplace Innovative platform a blueprint for shop local movement in Western Canada A growing number of Alberta businesses are gaining traction in the competitive sphere of e-commerce thanks to Chamber Market, a made-in-Alberta online marketplace. Since December, Chamber Market has expanded to feature:More than 200 Alberta businesses selling their products, with more than 600 currently
New award to be presented at upcoming Airdrie Chamber Luncheon
The Airdrie Chamber will be adding a COVID Warrior Winner to their March Luncheon plans. Marilyne Aalhus, Executive Director for the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, says they are implementing the COIVD Warrior Award to recognize those in the community who have made a positive impact throughout the past couple of years. “We are trying to do our best to reward people for being kind and helping make a difference throughout the pandemic.” Nominations are open for the COVID Warrior Award under a few general
The Airdrie Chamber holds 2SLGBTQ+ 101 breakfast
Written by Connor May Wednesday, Nov 03 2021, 3:20 PM The Airdrie Chamber held a small breakfast yesterday (November 3rd) to give local businesses the opportunity to ask questions about how they can better serve the LGBTQ+ community. Marilyn Aalhus, who is the Executive Director for the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, was very happy with what was discussed at the breakfast. “It spoke to businesses specifically trying to understand the use of proper pronouns in the workplace, equipping your business
Key take-aways from Candidate Forum: Airdrie's present problems and future outlook
Written by Anna Ferensowicz Wednesday, Oct 06 2021, 7:36 AMOn Tuesday, October 5th, the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce held a virtual Municipal Election Candidate Forum. The Mayoral and City Council candidates presented their visions for Airdrie's present and future. Each candidate had a chance to introduce themselves, as well as field questions that were based on the Vote Prosperity business platform developed by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce. Candidates also answered questions from the public that had
Airdrie and Crossfield Chambers celebrate successful virtual women's conference
Lani McLeod, the Executive Director of the Crossfield Chamber of Commerce, admits they didn't quite know what to expect when the 2021 Rural Women in Business Conference had to move online this year because of COVID-19 restrictions. The Crossfield Chamber originated the event but this year they asked the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce if they'd like to get on board and Marilyne Aalhus, the Executive Director of the Airdrie Chamber, agreed they would. In 2020 the event had to be cancelled because of the
Nominations open for 2021 Airdrie Business Awards
Nominations are now open for the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd annual Airdrie Business Awards, offering residents the chance to recognize local business excellence. “Obviously, we all know businesses have been through an awful lot in the last year and a half, so more than ever, we really do need to champion and celebrate the accomplishments our businesses have had,” said Marilyne Aalhus, the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce’s executive director. According to Aalhus, nominations will remain open until
Airdrie Chamber anticipates Mayor's State of the City Address
With COVID-19 cases falling and restrictions slowly lifting for both businesses and individuals, Airdrie business owners are anticipating trying to slowly get back on their feet. Many of those owners will be also anticipating what Mayor Peter Brown will have to say about that and the state of the Airdrie economy at his annual State of the City address hosted by the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday (June 8). The event goes virtually on Zoom from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Chamber Executive Director
Airdrie Chamber of Commerce to provide COVID-19 rapid tests to local businesses
The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce has announced it will be providing complimentary COVID-19 rapid testing kits to local businesses that apply. “We wanted to do more to assist our business community with keeping the work environment safe for their employees – and of course, clients,” said Marilyne Aalhus, executive director with the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce. Aalhus said the initiative came about after a conversation took place between representatives from the provincial government and the Alberta
Airdrie Chamber of Commerce offering COVID-19 rapid testing kits
The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is offering COVID-19 rapid testing kits to local businesses. “In conjunction with vaccinations, businesses can stop the spread of COVID-19 by utilizing rapid testing for employees,” says Marilyne Aalhus, executive director of ACC. “In partnership with the Alberta Chambers and the provincial government, the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce is offering complimentary COVID-19 rapid tests to eligible businesses. By testing employees, businesses can stop outbreaks before they
Airdrie chamber contest promotes local businesses
The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce is running a campaign throughout the month of May to encourage Airdronians to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Staring May 3, the chamber is asking residents, while still following all public health orders, to get out and support local shops, services and products. Participants are asked to post a picture of their shopping experience on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win $100 worth of weekly prizes. Executive director of the Airdrie Chamber of
Airdrie Smitty’s to shut down amid continuing economic woes
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt across the business community in Airdrie, and the re-establishment of government restrictions on April 7 has led to another restaurant casualty. Earlier this month, the Airdrie Smitty’s in East Lake announced the diner will be closing its doors for good on April 30. In a Facebook post, the restaurant owners indicated the decision came as a result of tightening restrictions on in-person dining. “We want to send a huge thank you to our staff and
Chamber asks for your feedback on advocating for re-opening of businesses
The executive director of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce is sending a call out to local residents for their feedback on how the organization can best advocate for businesses regarding the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. “Together, we are stronger,” says Marilyne Aalhus. “We encourage our entire business community to provide feedback so that we can continue to communicate to the Province asking for support and a clear message.” Residents can have their opinions taken into consideration by filling out a
Women in Leadership: Marilyne Aalhus
In recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, the Airdrie City View is profiling four women who hold leadership positions, in a four-article series that focuses on how these women have helped their respective organizations navigate the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our fourth and final profile is on Marilyne Aalhus, the executive director of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce.In recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, the Airdrie City View is profiling four women who hold
Airdrie Chamber doesn't see many results from meeting with the Premier
On February 9th, representatives from Alberta Chambers of Commerce sat down on a Zoom call with Premier Jason Kenney to talk about COVID-19 and their desire to let more businesses that have been closed off-and-on during provincial restrictions open safely in the province. The meeting included the President of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce Nikki Nordick, Executive Director Marilyne Aalhus along with several other Airdrie reps. Aalhus says topics of conversation ranged from the pandemic to the
Alberta Chamber calls on government to safely reopen shuttered businesses
The Alberta Chamber of Commerce (ACC), including the Airdrie Chamber, has had enough of the confusion over certain businesses being allowed to open at limited capacity while others have to remain closed during the Alberta government's current restrictions. For that reason, they're calling on the government to find ways to safely reopen closed businesses wherever possible. That call came after Premier Kenney announced last week that current COVID-19 restrictions would remain in place for at least
