What does it take to manage 100,000 people and a $500 Million budget? For Horacio Galanti, the answer was found at 8,000 meters in the "Death Zone."In this episode of Airdrie Inside, Chris Glass sits down with Horacio Galanti—C...

 "There comes a time when we need to stop pulling people out of the river and go upstream to find out why they're falling in." Kim Titus didn't just start a foundation to honour her son, Braden; she started a movement to dismantle a bro...

She has performed at the Lincoln Center and toured the world, but Tong Wang’s most important stage is a cul-de-sac in Airdrie. As a concert pianist, educator, and co-founder of the Windwood Music Festival, Tong is on a mission to replace the...

 "We are training people to survive the job physically, but we aren't training them to survive it mentally." Mo Shaukat has seen the worst of humanity as a hostage negotiator and correctional officer at the Edmonton Institution, a maxim...

The "Champion of the Arts" award isn't for the person who writes the biggest cheque. It's for the person who gives the most of themselves. For Mandi Fusaro—actor, director, playwright, and teacher—that has meant spending nearly a decade in t...

Most politicians learn how cities work after they're elected. Kristen Shima spent a decade building them from the inside. With a Master's degree in sustainable community development and a resume that includes securing ...

Most people think farming requires hundreds of acres and massive tractors. David Barchard proves you can feed a community with just a few hundred square feet and a lot of heart. After 15 years in the restaurant industry witnessing a broken s...

Most musicians think they have to choose: the stability of a "real job" or the freedom of the stage. Corbie Dorner chose both. As a beloved band teacher at Bert Church High School and a dueling pianist at Aussie Rules, Corbie lives at the in...

Most politicians follow a standard path: Law school, business, public office. Chad Stewart took the scenic route. From a 26-year career on a manufacturing floor to becoming a firefighter in his 30s, and now pitching horror novels to Hollywoo...

You can travel the world looking for your sound, but sometimes you have to come home to find it. Brad and Ryan Fleischer (Flaysher) grew up on 90s rock and construction sites. They went to Toronto to chase the music dream, only to realize th...

Jeremy had friends winning Oscars for Lord of the Rings... and they were miserable. They were just one of a thousand people who "worked on Legolas's cape." That realization sent filmmaker Jeremy Pollock on a different ...

Season 2 of Airdrie Inside kicks off with a bang ad we sit down with a true powerhouse: Airdrie's new Mayor, Heather Spearman.In this exclusive conversation, Chris dives into the questions many of us have been asking since election nigh...

What if your greatest failure was actually your biggest opportunity? Jo-Anne Yau's life was supposed to go one way: become a doctor. When that dream died, she discovered a more powerful path. From a shy kid in Airdrie's only Chinese family t...

The "starving artist" is a story we tell ourselves. The "gatekept industry" is a wall waiting to be torn down. Erin Belley walked away from the toxic, old-school tattoo world only to come back and build a new one from the ground up—one that ...

Some jobs are just jobs. Others become a code for living. After 48 years of service, Airdrie Fire Department's Deputy Chief Garth Rabel shares the profound, simple, and powerful philosophy that has guided his life and shaped a generation of ...

As Airdrie races towards 100,000 people, one critical piece of infrastructure is being left behind: a home for its artists. Tara Pickford—entrepreneur, arts advocate, and leader—reveals the hidden struggle and immense potential of Airdrie's ...

Airdrie is one of Canada's fastest-growing cities, but behind the boom is a battle for its soul. Why are local businesses struggling to survive amidst record population growth? Why are residents still driving to Calgary to spend their money?...

In a quiet Airdrie garage, Brandon Hegedus is doing the impossible. He's not just restoring cars; he's building legendary Ferraris and vintage race cars from nothing but tubing, carbon fiber, and a relentless passion. This is the story of ho...

In Airdrie, we celebrate the big wins, but what about the people who make it all possible? Kimble Christie, Chair of the Airdrie Sport Council, joins us to reveal the "Airdrie POPS"—a new initiative to honor the unsung heroes of our communit...

Join host Chris Glass as he sits down with Kaal Cheyne from Nose Creek Players to discuss Airdrie's thriving Theatre scene, the exciting new Inspire Center, and how community Theatre builds belonging in this growing city. Celebrating 40 year...

Airdrie Inside host Chris Glass sits down with Ryder Frampton, George McDougall Mustangs star defensive back who recently signed with the University of Calgary Dinos. Ryder shares his football journey from Atoms to high school, discusses Air...

Join host Chris Glass as he sits down with Airdrie musician Steve Jevne for an intimate conversation about his musical journey, from his early days inspired by Guns N' Roses to his current country music career. Steve shares stories about loc...

After losing her 5-year-old son Lane in 2009 due to limited healthcare access, Michelle Bates transformed her grief into action. This powerful interview reveals how the Airdrie Health Foundation was born from tragedy and has since improved h...

Airdrie Inside presents an inspiring conversation with Sandip "Sammy" Randhawa, a pillar of Airdrie's Sikh community who's transforming the city through service, cultural celebration, and community building. From feeding thousands weekly thr...

Meet Jacob Ardown, the "natural athy, purebred beauty and weapon on the sheet" behind the viral hockey comedy sensation "On The Bench." With 464K Instagram followers and 162K YouTube subscribers, Jacob and his crew have turned accidental goo...