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Residents of the Bragg Creek area’s Elkana Estates may soon have a permanent fix for their 40-year potable water problem. Rocky View council unanimously approved, Sept.

Wild Rose Member of Parliament Blake Richards will be doing his best to support and promote tourism in his new position as chair of the Parliamentary Tourism Caucus.

Looking back on 2010, I believe the word that best summarizes the year is accomplishment. Even within the constraints of a minority Parliament, our government can be proud of the hard-won accomplishments we’ve made for Canadians this past year.

A marijuana grow-op in King’s Heights has been shut down thanks to the Airdrie RCMP’s Crime Reduction and General Investigations units. On Sept. 21, the units executed a search warrant after receiving an anonymous tip from a community member.

A convicted sex offender living in Airdrie was recently discovered volunteering at a local church.

For years Airdrie’s RCMP and the Calgary Police Service have enjoyed a mutually-beneficial relationship, thwarting criminals and keeping streets safer.

A recent study presented by City staff found Airdrie to be in the middle of many other jurisdictions when it comes to developer levies. Developers pay $147,426 in off-site levies per 2.47 acres including transportation, water and wastewater.

The Airdrie Resource Business Partnership has publicly revealed the finalists for its annual awards with nine different businesses up for different honours. “It’s the cream of the crop,” said Matt Carre, communications director with the awards.

For JT Kelly, keeping your eye on the ball – and good form – are what he hopes will propel him to a shot at golf’s pro tour one day. The 17-year-old is a member of the Airdrie Optimist Club and he was recently in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

The elderly will soon be able to get around more easily with the Airdrie Transit’s new Community Route No. 60. The new route will be launched Oct.