Monday, Feb. 3, 2025/ For immediate release
AIRDRIE, ALBERTA – The City of Airdrie is responding to the extreme cold weather conditions with supports and resources for residents. Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield, with windchill temperatures of -30 to -40 degrees Celsius expected on February 3-5.
Daytime and overnight warming spaces will be available in Airdrie for any residents seeking a warm and safe place. Transportation from the daytime warming spaces to the overnight warming spaces will be available. Food, warm beverages and other supports will be available at the overnight warming spaces.
Information on warming spaces, and other cold weather supports can be found below.
Overnight warming spaces
Monday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 9 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Daytime warming spaces
These community spaces will be open to welcome anyone in the community needing a warm and safe place during their regular business hours in the upcoming extreme cold weather conditions.
Airdrie Public Library: 111 – 304 Main Street SE
Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m.
Visit airdriepubliclibrary.ca/Contact-Us for the most up-to-date hours of operation.
Genesis Place: 800 East Lake Blvd NE
Monday to Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Weekends: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Please visit airdrie.ca/genesisplace for the most up-to-date hours of operation.
Airdrie Transit
The City of Airdrie Transit will ensure that during this extreme cold weather event, all residents anywhere along their transit routes remain safe and be provided transportation options to access various programs and services or other warm, safe environments. To check bus routes, please visit airdrietransit.ca.
Extreme cold weather information and social support services
To learn more about how to prepare for extreme cold weather and to access a listing of organizations offering various supports like food, shelter, addiction and mental health support during extreme cold weather, please visit airdrie.ca/extremecold.
What can Airdrie residents do to help?
Media Contact:
Angela Angel
Social Planner
City of Airdrie
angela.angel@airdrie.ca