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Kings Heights is a neighbourhood located within Airdrie. It is one of the largest and best planned neighbourhoods in the community. Kings Heights offers a variety of home options from simple to luxurious lifestyles and caters to a variety of budgets.

It’s close to great area amenities including shopping and entertainment. You’ll find needed services like the doctor and dentist plus great schools all within reach. This new community in Airdrie is growing in popularity by appealing to busy and active lifestyles. Here is a look at what you can enjoy in this newer neighbourhood within Airdrie.

About Kings Heights

Kings Heights is conveniently located close to Highway 2 via Yankee Valley Boulevard making the traffic highly reduced. Located on the

Airdrie has many exciting events coming up for January 2015. While most people are busy with the holidays, wrapping gifts and attending holiday events, it’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s fun-filled schedule. You’ll find the Cozy Corner Acoustic Jam taking place, a Hula Hoop class and even Rik Emmett is coming to town. Here’s a look at all the fun you can look forward to in January of 2015.

Blood Donor Clinic – 800 East Lake Boulevard Northeast, Airdrie

Check out the Blood Donor Clinic at the Genesis Place on January 2nd. What better way to start the New Year than to give back and save lives. The event will take place from 3pm-8pm in the Rotary & Echo Room. The donations are through the Canadian Blood Services.

Cozy Corner

The Nose Creek Valley Museum is a collection of local history representing 100 years of photographs, artifacts and displays. To experience Airdrie’s history, the Nose Creek Valley Museum is the place to go. The museum offers their collection for the public to experience at your leisure. The museum is open all year and guided tours are available. Here is a look at what you will experience at the museum.

Visiting the Museum

To visit the museum, it’s only $2 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Guided tours are available for elementary school groups and to the general public. Hours vary depending on the season.

The museum is open September through May with hours Monday through Friday from 1pm-5pm and weekends from 1pm-4:30pm. in June

The Highlanders in Airdrie are the Rugby group in the area. Rugby is an ancient sport that resembles North American football but doesn’t have helmets, pads or face guards. Instead, you’ll see a new level of toughness among the players in this physically brutal sport.

You’ll see men with their bare faces hitting the ground, men tackling with their flesh exposed and men buried under other players during tackles like a dog pile. Here is a look at the Highlanders in Airdrie and the game of Rugby.

More about Rugby

Rugby is the game similar to football in which teams compete for the highest score. They have competitive huddles called “scrums” and they use lingo such as “tries” for scoring and “hooker” for mid position. The sport dates back to the

There are many reasons to live in Airdrie, Alberta. Not only is this one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, but it's also one of the top rated places to raise a family. Here’s look at some of the reasons people choose to live in Airdrie.

Incredible Recreation

With over 80 kilometres of paved pathways, beautiful parks, ponds, green space and more, this city has plenty for residents to enjoy. Airdrie also has playgrounds, baseball fields, soccer fields, a skate park and more. Genesis Place is found here and provides a 25-metre pool, fitness centre, indoor soccer fields, skating rinks, a track and more.

Close to Calgary

With Calgary just minutes away and the airport a short drive from Airdrie, this city has become ideal for those working

When you move to a new city, it's important to find your favorite pizza joint. Since this is a staple for many families, the right place for a slice is something you should be familiar with. Here's a look at some of the top pizza restaurants found in Airdrie.

Brewsters Brewing Company & Restaurant - 200 3 Stonegate Drive NW

Brewsters is found all throughout the Calgary area and provides some of the best pizza you will find. Choose from three specialty pizzas and pair it with one of the excellent beers they provide. The menu also provides plenty of other items for your dining experience.

You will find many microbrews on taps with some seasonal rotating selections. Brewsters is known for the best microbrews in the Airdrie area. The restaurant is

With people focusing on their health these days, you can never get enough of health food store options to make this lifestyle easier. Ranch Vignola is the perfect provider for health food options to allow you to cook with the freshest, local ingredients. You’ll find delicious ingredients such as dried fruits and fresh nuts at Ranch Vignola. Come stock up on top-quality products, certified organic and enjoy shopping in their family-friendly environment. Here is a look at Rancho Vignola.

About Rancho Vignola

Rancho Vignola has been in business for over 30 years bringing the best crops, freshest nuts and quality dried fruit to families. They do most of their business through wholesale and then do direct-to-the-consumer events in November in Airdrie and

Airdrie Skating Club is a non-profit club in Canada that works with Skate Canada in providing quality skating programs to the community. There are 12 directors, an administrator and a coach rep along with a strong volunteer base. Their mission is to bring personal development, enjoyment and achievement to members through their skating programs.

Skate Canada is also committed to helping build personal development through skating for a lifetime of fitness, fun and achievement. Here is a look at the Airdrie Skating Club’s programs, events, member information and more.

About Airdrie Skating Club

The Airdrie Skating Club has been teaching children in the area for 36 years. Due to being in business so long, the club often sees former skater’s children

The Genesis Place is one of the best recreational facilities in the Airdrie area. It's a place with plenty of activities for everybody. From children’s programs to fitness programs and so much more, there's plenty to love about the Genesis Place. Here's a look at what to expect.

Aquatics

The aquatics centre provides plenty of great choices for your pleasure. Some of the attractions in this part of the facility include:

• 25 metre, six-lane swimming pool
• Hot tub
• Leisure pool with lazy river and spray toy features
• Tot Pool
• Dive tank with small slide, aquatic climbing wall and one metre board
• Steam room
• Water slide
• Family changing rooms
• And More!

Along with the facilities, the aquatics centre offers 17 drop-in aquatics

Plenty of events are on the calendar for the holiday season in the Airdrie area. Whether you enjoy a fun market or you prefer a festival, there are all types of choices. Here's a look at just a few of the holiday events coming up in the Airdrie area.

Airdrie Festival of Trees - November 15th to December 14th

This fundraiser has already been started and will continue till December 14th. It will help the community in many ways, the funds will support the Airdrie Food Bank and the Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie. The trees are being displayed at the McKee Show Homes found on Reunion Green NW. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10.

Airdrie Festival of Lights - December 1st to 31st

This event will be held at Nose Creek Park, located at 1701 Main Street