About Airdrie

The City of Airdrie is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada with 31,512 people located 10 minutes north of Calgary. With a wide range of housing options available in both new and established neighbourhoods, people are discovering that Airdrie offers a small town lifestyle with big city amenities.

Quick Facts about Airdrie

• Location - Calgary-Edmonton Corridor (Queen Elizabeth II Highway-Provincial Highway #2) 32 kilometres north of the city of Calgary (city centre)
• Elevation - 1,089 m (3,573 ft)
• Population - 31,512 (2007 Civic Census)
• Local Economy - Local and regional retail, construction, manufacturing and professional services
• Variety of Schools
• Public library
• Health Care facilities
• The first phase of the East Lake Recreation and Wellness Centre houses six pools; a water slide; gymnasiums; and a fitness centre.
• Our regional recreation complex is equipped with twin ice surfaces and a gymnastics club.
• Professional golf course located within city limits; the Woodside Golf Course.
• Bert Church Theatre offers a live, stimulating fusion of professional and amateur productions
• The Airdrie Pro Rodeo attracts professional cowboys from all over North America allowing you to sit as close as you can get to all the action.
• The City of Airdrie is dedicated to ensuring parks take prominence in all developments and miles of pathways add to the beauty of our City, linking our neighbourhoods.
• In December, the Festival of Lights attracts over 100,000 people to discover the magic of Christmas.

If you are new to Airdrie and need information or assistance finding programs or services, please contact the Social Planning Unit using the following contact information.

The Community Directory provides a list of community organizations and programs

Climate - Average Temperature

January
Maximum temperature: -2.8 Celcius
Minimum temperature: -15.1 Celcius

July
Maximum temperature: 22.9 Celcius
Minimum temperature: 9.4 Celcius
Annual precipitation: 412.6 mm

Days of sunshine: 332.9

Winds speed: 14.8 km/h W and NW

Source: Environment Canada

Emergency Services
If there is a medical emergency, or fire call 9-1-1

• Airdrie Emergency Services (AES) is an integrated service providing both fire and medical response
• Supported by 48 paid on-call fire fighters who are also medically trained

Police Services
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) has a local detachment in Airdrie, staffed by 16 officers

• Administration and information - (403) 945-7200
• Complaints - (403) 945-7267
  Municipal Enforcement
  
• The Airdrie Municipal Enforcement Team consists of six Peace Officers responsible for enforcing local legislation, animal control and some provincial legislation and minor criminal code offences

Utilities

Water
Airdrie's water requirements are served by a direct pipeline from the City of Calgary. All usage (residential and non-residential) is metered.

• For current water rates visit City of Airdrie Water and Sewer (Utilities) page or phone (403) 948-8415

Electricity and Natural Gas
Electricity and natural gas are deregulated in Alberta

Natural Gas to heat your home
Atco Gas - (403) 245-7888
Epcor Gas - (403) 310-4300

Electricity or power
FortisAlberta (Airdrie reception) - 514-4111 
Enmax - (403) 310-2010
Epcor - (403) 310-4300
TransAlta - (403) 267-7110

The Alberta government provides a Web site to provide information to assist consumers to choose the appropriate provider for their residence or business. To learn more about electrical or natural gas providers visit www.customerchoice.gov.ab.ca

Cable TV
Shaw Cable - (403) 716-6000

Telephone and Internet

• Telephone line rental is provided by TELUS Communications Inc. or Shaw
• High speed internet service is available through Telus or Shaw Cable

Waste Collection

• Residential garbage collection is once per week
• Households are limited to two (75-110 litre) per week
• Any additional units require a $2, over-the-limit garbage sticker. Garbage stickers are available at the following locations: City Hall (400 Main Street), Recycling Depot (15 East Lake Hill), Recreation & Wellness Centre (800 East Lake Blvd), Airdrie Public Library (304 Main Street) and the Parks & Public Works Building (15 East Lake Hill).
• All refuse must be placed out for pickup by 7 am in an animal proof container.
• No garbage service is provided for non-residential customers, companies are responsible for making their own arrangements

Recycling Depot
15 East Lake Hill
Tel: 403.948.0246

Airdrie does not have recycling pickup at your house. The following items are accepted: newspaper, white office paper, coloured paper, cardboard, boxboard, household and scrap metal, plastic milk jugs, food grade glass, used clothing, used oil/antifreeze, and related containers used oil filters, propane tanks, aerosol cans, phone books and automobile batteries.

To view what is accepted at the Recycling Depot, visit the Recycling, Waste and Composting section of the web site.

Mail
In Airdrie, mail is delivered to your community mailbox. You will need to visit the Post Office at 132 - 1 Street North, 948-5443, to pick up your key.
To mail a letter, you will notice a small mail slot in your community mailbox. Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:45 am to 5:15 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. There are additional post office outlets.

Property Taxes
The property taxes citizens pay is calculated in proportion to the value of the real estate property they own. For more information, visit the Taxation section or phone 403-948-8856