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In a split vote, Rocky View County council approved rezoning of 525 acres of farmland located east of Indus, Sept. 7. The land was redesignated to facilitate the development of Fulton Industrial Park, a limited service industrial park.

The Chestermere RCMP is asking the public for help in locating the suspects who stole an all-terrain vehicle and trailer from a residence. On the morning of Sept. 2, a Willowmere Close resident discovered that his vehicles were stolen from his home.

A candidate has come forward in Rocky View County’s Division 3 for this fall’s election. Kim Magnuson, a 10-year resident of Springbank, is hoping to be a member of the new council after election day, Oct. 18.

Representation by population was a guiding principle in determining the allocation of seats in the House of Commons at the time of Confederation.

Last week, Public Safety Minister the Honourable Vic Toews, asked me, as our local Member of Parliament, to make the formal announcement that Correctional Service of Canada is investing in increased capacity within the Drumheller Institution and Bowd

Former Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) Executive Director Rick Butler has announced his intention to run for Rocky View County Division 1 councillor in this fall’s municipal election.

Former City of Airdrie employee Peter Brown, who led the charge in fundraising for Genesis Place, will be running for mayor in the fall election.

The Rocky View Schools board chair will run again in this fall’s election. Sylvia Eggerer has been on the school board for four years and has been chair for three. “I’ve found that this is not a one-term position,” she said.

Rocky View Schools’ 2010 satisfaction survey results yielded widespread praise from trustees, despite the division’s failure to meet all of its targets. The report, delivered by RVS Superintendent of Schools Greg Bass, was completed in late August.

Adult education courses are being offered once again in Airdrie through Rocky View Schools. Classes span a wide gamut of subjects including photography, horticulture, self-defense, investing and professional development.