Airdrie

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Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Deadline: Sep 15, 2025
$250,000
There are a few key milestones on your journey for an opportunity to receive the prize, starting with applying for the Challenge.Please make a careful note of each milestone and the deadline for reaching it.Application Submission Deadline September 15You must submit your application and video no later than September 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (West Coast USA).Peer-To-Peer...

OYF Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
$1,000
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program is proud to introduce the OYF Memorial Scholarship, to be awarded annually to two individuals pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture. This scholarship is possible through the foresight of alumnus Martin Streef (Ontario 1996). Martin’s dedication to agriculture and the OYF program will help future generations pursue their passion for agriculture.Award:Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually....

GeneTex Scholarship Program

Deadline: Jul 11, 2025
$2,000
GeneTex believes in accelerating scientific advancement and the notion that the genesis of future discoveries begins with the support of young scientists now. The GeneTex Scholarship Program will award a $2000 (USD) scholarship to students pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree. The scholarship will be awarded to one student twice a year.EligibilityStudent in good standing and enrolled at an...

Tommy Douglas Scholarship

Deadline: Jul 15, 2025
$2,500
There are no extra criteria to apply for this scholarship. As long as you meet the General Eligibility Requirements (above) you can apply.The winner will be determined based on a 750-to-1,000-word essay on this year’s topic. The 2025 essay for this scholarship is:How Tommy Douglas’s life contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable nation.General eligibility requirementsTo apply for...

$18,000
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is available to students and artists around...

$2,000
Awards for Indigenous StudentsApply for an education grant from Canada PostCanada Post gives $2,000 grants to Indigenous Peoples who have renewed their educational learning. Find out how to apply for the award.Who can apply?You’re eligible to apply if you:Are a Canadian and a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit communityHave been out of school for 1 year or...

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Airdrie city Alberta is located just north of Calgary. It is part of Calgary's Census Metropolitan Area and is situated in the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor. The area has grown greatly over the past few years due to its nearness to Metro Calgary. Airdrie city is a member of the Calgary Regional Partnership and its boundaries are entirely in the rural Rocky View County.

Inhabitants of the city of Airdrie was 28,927 based on the 2006 Canadian Census. The population had grown to 39,822 according to the municipal census of 2010. Recently, there has been annexation of the land south of Airdrie. This together with the growth of Calgary's city limits during July 2007, have made the boundaries of the two cities within just a few kilometers of one another.

Airdrie city is located on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway. This roadway connects Calgary and Edmonton, making it a small transportation center. The Airdrie Airport does not offer regular scheduled flights even if it does serve the area. Calgary International Airport is the nearest major airport.

The town of Airdrie was initially established during the year 1889, through the construction of the railway from Calgary to Edmonton. The town got its name after the Scottish town of Airdrie. At present, Airdrie city has a lovely family community and is an industrial center. Nose Creek is the major body of water and is the focal point for different city parks and green spaces like Nose Creek Park. The park hosts the well-known Airdrie Festival of Lights throughout the Christmas season. The Airdrie Pro Rodeo and the Canada Day Parade are among various common gatherings. The Bert Church Live Theatre and the Nose Creek Valley Museum are among the city's major cultural locations.

Within the city of Airdrie, there are several sporting franchises. The senior men's lacrosse team is referred to as the Knights of Airdrie and they compete in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League. Team Airdrie is a Junior C level hockey team which competes in the Calgary Jr. C Hockey League. Whereas the Airdrie Thunder is a Jr. B level hockey team who competes in the Heritage Junior B Hockey League.