Airdrie Inside

Ryan Straschnitzki shares his extraordinary journey of resilience and determination in this exclusive Airdrie Inside interview. After surviving the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, Ryan transformed tragedy into purpose, becoming a Paralympic athlete and a powerful advocate for accessibility in sports and everyday life. Later this month Ryan's journey will be brought to life in a six part documentary that debuts on Monday May 26th at 7:00pm on AMI-TV.

Join host Chris Glass as Ryan discusses his hockey career, Paralympic aspirations, his foundation's mission to make sports accessible for all, and his inspiring outlook on life that continues to touch hearts across Canada and beyond.

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Eden Taylor, one of Airdrie's rising musical talents, joins host Chris Glass for an intimate conversation about her journey from local open mic nights to winning multiple awards in Nashville. Watch as Eden shares her story of transitioning from sports to music, performs three incredible songs (including two unreleased tracks!), and reveals her unforgettable encounter with Kenny Loggins at the legendary Bluebird Cafe.

🎵 EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES:

- "Living Green" - An original song about being an outsider

- "Over" - The song Eden performed at the Bluebird Cafe

- "Small Town Girl" - Her latest release with KJ Miller

Follow Eden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/edentaylormusic

Instagram: @edentaylormusic

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🎮 Step into Glitch Gaming, Airdrie's premier VR and entertainment destination! Join host Chris Glass as Tracy Wright shares their incredible journey from launching during COVID to becoming a local entertainment hotspot.

Discover how this unique venue combines virtual reality, live music, karaoke, and community events to create a gathering space unlike any other in Airdrie. Learn about their business challenges, community support, and vision for the future!

🎯 CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro & Karaoke Stories

0:28 - Welcome to Airdrie Inside

1:12 - Why Airdrie? 

1:55 - The VR Addiction That Started It All

2:39 - More Than Just Gaming

4:06 - Creating a Community Gathering Space

5:44 - Starting a Business During COVID

7:44 - Airdrie's Business Renaissance

8:50 - Business Advice for Entrepreneurs

10:16 - The Supportive Business Community

11:50 - What's Next for Glitch Gaming

13:07 - Beyond VR: All Entertainment Options

15:56 - Finding the Perfect Location

17:43 - Where to Find Glitch Gaming

👉 Visit Glitch Gaming:

Website: glitchgaming.ca

Social Media: @glitchgaming.ca

🎥 Airdrie Inside brings you authentic stories of local businesses making a difference in our community.

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Meet Joni Daley — the powerhouse behind Rival Axe in Airdrie 🔥🪓

What started as a personal journey has become the go-to spot for fun, connection, and collaboration. Whether you're here to blow off steam with some axe-throwing or brainstorm big ideas in the Boardroom, Rival Axe is more than just a venue — it’s where community and business come to thrive.🎯

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🎙 Christian Hudson: Music, Heart & Hometown Roots

Meet Christian Hudson, an Airdrie-raised and rising star who won the Calgary Stampede Talent Search — then gave away the entire $10,000 prize to help the homeless. In this episode Christian talks about his journey from local talent to gold record artist, performs two unreleased tracks, and shares how real stories from the streets changed his life forever.

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Airdrie Inside sat down with Riley Tobin, the volunteer coach helping drive the success of George McDougall High School’s basketball program. From his beginnings under the northern lights of the Yukon to becoming a guiding presence in Airdrie, Riley has grown into a mentor for some of the city’s most promising young athletes.

In this episode, Riley shares how community, consistency, and a genuine love for the game are creating lasting impact—on the court and beyond.

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Big news—Crossfield has made it into the TOP 4 FINALISTS for Kraft Hockeyville 2024! 🏒💥

Mayor Kim Harris and Jen Watson from the Crossfield Skating Club are calling on all of us to help them skate their way to victory! If Crossfield wins, they'll score $250,000 for arena upgrades and the chance to host a real NHL game—how amazing is that?

Voting opens bright and early April 4 at 7am and runs until April 5 at 3pm, and here’s the best part: you can vote as many times as you want! Let’s rally Western Canada and show our neighbours some love—every vote brings them closer to the win! 🏆

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Airdrie Inside host Chris Glass sits down with Beckie Ryan, an oil & gas professional, entrepreneur, and proud Airdrie resident who’s about to step into the boxing ring—for charity! After eight weeks of intense training at Humble Boxing, Beckie is ready to take on her opponent at the White Collar Boxing event on March 27th at the Palace Theater. Every punch thrown supports a greater cause, with all proceeds benefiting Airdrie Power and Airdrie 1st charities.

In this exciting episode, Beckie shares her journey from mechanical engineering to entrepreneurship through the SMARTstart program, her deep commitment to the Airdrie community, and how she’s tackling the mental and physical challenges of her first boxing match. Her story is a testament to the strength, resilience, and heart of Airdrie—proving that giving back sometimes means stepping outside your comfort zone and into the ring!

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Grief is love searching for a home. After the heartbreaking loss of their son, Kalix, John Lagenau and his wife Betina channeled their pain into purpose by founding the Kalix Legacy Foundation. Inspired by Kalix’s passion for hockey, the foundation has been helping families since 2021 by making sports more accessible and easing the financial burden of equipment costs.

This is an Airdrie story of love, resilience, and community, and I was truly honored to be part of this conversation. Along with our show links, you’ll find a donation link to support this incredible cause — one that continues to make our city a better place.

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There may be 100 Women Who Care but there is only one Shannon Wiebe! Join us as we discuss 100 Women Who Care Airdrie, a powerful community initiative where members donate $100 quarterly to support local charities. Shannon shares how this simple concept has transformed Airdrie's charitable landscape, creating meaningful connections and providing vital funding to smaller organizations.

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