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Is Lics Ice Cream Opening a Location in Airdrie? Yes — Lics Ice Cream Shop is coming to Airdrie this fall, with a new location on Main Street in the same spot previously occupied by Nutters and Playdoh's Closet. They're targeting a September 2026 opening. Lics has been a Calgary staple for over 40 years, operating out of their Parkdale location, and this will be their first storefront outside of Calgary — their second physical location overall. By Brad Walker | August 5, 2026

Is Sorso Drive Thru Open Again in Airdrie? Yes — Sorso Drive Thru officially reopened in Airdrie on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6am. After being closed for several years, Airdrie's only locally owned coffee drive-thru is back, with daily hours from 6am to 2pm. If you're a former regular, your morning routine just got an upgrade. By Brad Walker | August 4, 2026 If you've been missing the Sorso drive-thru, the wait is over. Starting today, Sorso Drive Thru is officially back ope

Is Sofa Land opening a store in Airdrie? Yes — Sofa Land is opening its sixth Alberta location in Airdrie's Sierra Springs area, next to the new Bluebird Storage building. The Alberta-based furniture chain already has three locations in the Edmonton area and two in Calgary. Construction is now underway at the Sierra Springs site. By Brad Walker | July 29, 2026 If you've driven through Sierra Springs lately, you've probably noticed some activity on that lot next to the new Blu

Is There a Fresh Slice Pizza in Airdrie? Fresh Slice Pizza has opened a brand new location in South Point Village in Airdrie, Alberta. Their grand opening event is happening today — July 11, 2026 — with free pizza prizes for the first 50 guests, including a free pizza a month for a year for the first 3 people through the door. By Brad Walker | July 11, 2026 Airdrie's food scene just got a little more interesting. Fresh Slice Pizza is now open in South Point Village — and thei

Where Is Fresh Slice Pizza in Airdrie? Fresh Slice Pizza has opened in Airdrie's South Point Village, in the city's south end. Their grand opening is today, July 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The first 50 guests get prizes, and the first three guests win free pizza for a month — for an entire year. Two-for-one pizzas are available for all customers until mid-August. By Brad Walker | July 11, 2026 Airdrie's south end keeps getting more to offer — and this one's worth going early for

Is the Sorso Lounge Drive Thru Reopening in Airdrie? Sorso Lounge's drive thru in Airdrie is coming back. After roughly five to six years of being closed, the new owners are actively working on getting it operational again. No official opening date has been set yet, but it's expected to reopen in the near future. By Brad Walker | July 6, 2026 Well, if you've been defaulting to Tim Hortons or Starbucks every morning out of habit — your options in Airdrie might be about to expa

What Restaurant Is Opening in Kings View Market in Airdrie? Pathway Burgers & Momos — a Nepalese-style restaurant with two existing Calgary locations — is opening their third location in Airdrie's Kings View Market in the southeast. They're moving into the space where Papa Murphy's used to be. The menu includes traditional Nepalese dishes like momos (dumplings), chowmein, and soups, alongside Western items like burgers and poutine. No exact opening date has been announced yet

What Is Going in the Old Peavy Mart Building in Airdrie? Pickleplex Social Club is coming to Airdrie, taking over the old Peavy Mart location in Sierra Springs just off Main Street. Pickleplex is a Canadian indoor pickleball chain — their Red Deer location opened in December 2025, and they have another coming soon to Kamloops, BC. Airdrie is their next expansion stop. By Brad Walker | June 4, 2026 Well, if you've driven past the old Peavy Mart building lately and wondered wha

Is Fazoli's Italian Restaurant open in Airdrie? Yes — Fazoli's Italian is now open in Kingsview Market in southwest Airdrie, located near the Savon Foods grocery store. It's the chain's third location in Canada and the first in Airdrie, offering fast-casual Italian dining, takeout, and unlimited breadsticks for dine-in guests. Their official grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony took place on May 12, 2026. By Brad Walker | May 13, 2026 Airdrie just added a new dining option i

Is There a Fazoli's in Airdrie? Fazoli's Italian restaurant officially opened at Kingsview Market in Airdrie in May 2026, making it the chain's third Canadian location. The other two are in Calgary and Okotoks. Fazoli's operates over 200 restaurants across the United States and is known for its fast-casual Italian menu — pasta, baked dishes, sandwiches, and complimentary unlimited breadsticks. By Brad Walker | May 12, 2026 Airdrie just got a new Italian dining option — and if

Is there an Osmow’s Shawarma in Airdrie? Osmow’s Shawarma officially opened its Airdrie location at Kingsview Market — the commercial plaza next to Save-On-Foods in northwest Airdrie. This is Airdrie’s first Osmow’s location. The chain operates over 200 locations across Canada, making it one of the country’s most recognized shawarma restaurants. If you haven’t been yet, it’s now on your doorstep. By Brad Walker | May 5, 2026 Airdrie just got a new shawarma spot — and it’s one

Is there an Osmow’s Shawarma in Airdrie? Osmow’s Shawarma has officially opened in Airdrie at the Kingsview Market, right next to the Save-On-Foods in southwest Airdrie. The chain operates over 200 locations across Canada, and Airdrie now has one of its own. By Brad Walker | May 4, 2026 If you’ve been watching the Kingsview Market area fill in over the past couple of years, here’s the newest addition worth checking out — Osmow’s Shawarma is open. I spotted it recently and wan

Is Jam’s in Airdrie Open for Dinner Now? Yes — as of April 1, 2026 , Jam’s restaurant in Airdrie is open for dinner. The beloved local breakfast spot is adding a Ukrainian dinner menu on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 4:00–9:00 p.m. The menu features handmade pierogies (varenyky) and a selection of traditional Ukrainian sides. Breakfast service continues as usual. By Brad Walker | April 1, 2026 If you’ve been to Jam’s for breakfast, you already know the deal. It’s one of

By Brad Walker | March 30, 2026 The Old Roxy Theatre Space in Airdrie Is Becoming a Child Care Expansion — Not a New Theatre If you've been watching the construction at the old Roxy Theatre building in downtown Airdrie and wondering what's coming, here's the answer: it's not a new theatre. The space is being built out as an extension of Little Cruisers, the child care centre located next door to the old Roxy. What Is Happening at the Old Roxy Theatre? The Roxy Theatre was a l

By Brad Walker | March 30, 2026 Fresh Slice Pizza Confirmed for South Point Village — Another New Restaurant for Airdrie Fresh Slice Pizza has been confirmed as one of the tenants at South Point Village, Airdrie's growing commercial development in the south end of the city. The franchise is taking unit 303 in Phase 1 of the shopping area — adding yet another dining option to a retail corridor that is filling up fast. What Is Fresh Slice? Fresh Slice is a Canadian pizza franch

By Brad Walker | March 30, 2026 Soleil Chiropractic & Wellness — A New Practice with Deep Airdrie Roots A familiar face in Airdrie's wellness community has opened her own chiropractic clinic. Soleil Chiropractic & Wellness opened its doors on March 1, 2026, in the Gateway area behind Superstore — and it's led by someone who has already spent nearly a decade serving Airdrie patients. Who Is Dr. Dion? Dr. Dion spent 9 years as a chiropractor at Blessing Ways Family Wellness bef

By Brad Walker | March 30, 2026 Ground Press Coffee & Books Is Opening Two New Airdrie Locations in 2026 Airdrie's favourite local coffee shop and bookstore is growing. Ground Press Coffee & Books has announced plans to open two brand-new locations inside the city's top recreational facilities — one at the Inspire Multi-Use Facility and one at Genesis Place Rec Centre. Both locations are currently under construction as of January 2026. Location 1: Inside the Inspire Multi-Use

By Brad Walker | March 30, 2026 What You Need to Know About the Chinook Winds Park Concession in Airdrie The City of Airdrie put out a Request for Proposals in January 2026 to find a new operator for the food and beverage concession at Chinook Winds Park. The concession serves the park's baseball and softball facilities during the summer season, and the city was looking for a local food business to take over the contract starting May 1, 2026. Contract Details Location: Chinoo

By Brad Walker | March 30, 2026 What You Need to Know About the South Point Village Vacancy in Airdrie If you were looking forward to a Paris Baguette opening at South Point Village in Airdrie, it's not happening. The Paris Baguette that was planned for the large standalone building in that complex has fallen through, and the space is now back up for lease. The Space & Location 5,800 sq ft commercial unit in South Point Village, Airdrie Second largest unit in the complex, nex

By Brad Walker | March 30, 2026 What You Need to Know About Plato's Closet in Airdrie Plato's Closet officially opened its doors in Airdrie on January 15, 2026. The popular buy-and-sell clothing store specializes in gently used name-brand and on-trend clothing for teens and young adults. If you've been waiting for a secondhand fashion option in Airdrie, the wait is over. About Plato's Closet Plato's Closet is a franchise resale clothing chain that buys and sells gently used c