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Rocky View County council approved a draft regional recreation funding model designed to assist four multi-use facilities in the area, June 14.

The Springbank Heritage Club’s 25th anniversary celebration held May 28 was a resounding success. About 90 people attended and it was one of the few days that it did not rain.

In an effort to cut down on wasted staff time during challenging land use proposals, Rocky View councillors approved a pilot project for a new first-reading screening process, June 14.

Rocky View County council unanimously endorsed its new strategic plan, June 14, complete with a new vision, mission and set of core values. The 2011-2013 Corporate Strategy will serve as a guide for future planning and policies.

The first session of the 41st Parliament has opened and our Conservative government is keeping the promises we made in the recent election campaign. I encourage everyone to read the Speech from the Throne (www.sft.gc.

In an effort to cut down on wasted staff time during challenging land use proposals, Rocky View councillors approved a pilot project for a new first-reading screening process, June 14.

Rocky View County’s 11 participating schools produced mixed results in this year’s Report on Alberta High Schools by the Fraser Institute.

Airdrie’s Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church has a little over 10 months to sign up 30 students for a Program of Choice in the city or else their starter school will be scrapped.

Residents in Airdrie and Cochrane will now have a chance to connect with students and teachers in real time within the comfort of their own homes.

Art patrons are invited to take a sneak peak of Rocky View County’s first-ever outdoor arts centre to be located on the property of long-time Springbank residents Harry Kiyooka and Katie Ohe.