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Airdrie Airdrie is a city in Alberta, Canada, located just north of Calgary within the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor. It is part of Calgary's Census Metropolitan Area (1,037,100 in 2004) and a member community of the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP), which has a population of about 1.1 million. Due to its close proximity to Calgary, Airdrie's population has been exploding in recent years. In 2005, Airdrie's population was 27,069, making it Calgary's largest politically distinct suburb.
Airdrie was first extablished as a railway village in 1889 during the construction of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway. Today, Airdrie is a scenic bedroom community and industrial centre. Its primary body of water is Nose Creek, which is the focal point of a number of city parks and green spaces including Nose Creek Park Airdrie City . The park hosts the annual Airdrie Festival of Lights every Christmas season. Other annual festivals include the Canada Day Parade and the Airdrie Pro Rodeo. Airdire's primary cultural venues include the Nose Creek Valley Museum and the Bert Church Theatre.
Airdrie is situated on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Alberta's busiest highway) which connects Calgary and Edmonton, thus making it a small transportation hub Airdrie Alberta . Airdrie is also served by a small airport which does not provide regular scheduled flights. The closest major airport is Calgary International Airport.
Demographics
(according to Canada 2001 Census)
- Population: 20,382
- Growth rate (1996-2001): 27.8%
- Private Dwellings: 6,897
- Land Area: 21.48 sq. km.
- Density: 949.0 people per sq. km.
- Median Age: 31.9
Airdrie Echo - Median Income: $66,667
Racial Diversity
- Caucasian: 95.4%
- Aboriginal: 2.1%
- Other: 2.5%
Religion
- Protestant: 46.3%
- Catholic: 22.7%
- Other Christian: 3.9%
- Other Non-Christian: 1.7%
- No religion: 25.4%
The median age of the population is 31.9 years of age.
Mayor: Linda Bruce
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Partick Thistle 0-1 Airdrie Utd - BBC Sport
Paul Di Giacomo scored the only goal of the tie in the third minute, striking low past keeper Craig Hinchcliffe, but missed a penalty in the second half. Thistle never really established a foothold on the game, despite late efforts from Simon ...
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Airdrie hosts Wild Rose debate - Airdrie Echo
Conservative Candidate Blake Richards (right) listens to Libertarian Candidate Krista Zoobkoff during the All Candidates Forum held at the Bert Church Theatre Monday night. Photo by Covy Moore Airdrie Echo ? An all-candidates forum was hosted by ...
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