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Several West Rocky View community groups are hosting a candidate’s forum, Sept. 27, at the Springbank High School from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m.

Although it is signed and ready to go, Beiseker will not be releasing their August cheque to Kneehill Water Commission pending the Commission’s inspection of the water meter at the reservoir in Beiseker.

Ask almost any Albertan what they feel about censorship, and regardless of their political affiliation, they will tell you that protecting rights of free speech and free expression is a mandatory expectation of their elected governments; and so it sh

Kevin Hughes has announced that he has plans to run for alderman in the October election. Hughes has been interested in politics for years and feels he will be the voice Airdrie residents are looking for to represent them on City council.

“Action is my commitment to you; accountability is my promise to you.” That is Allan Hunter’s pledge to Airdrie residents as he runs for alderman in this fall’s municipal election. Hunter, 54, is in operations and project management.

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

Wildrose Alliance leader Danielle Smith and Airdrie-Chestermere MLA Rob Anderson presented the Wildrose Alliance Caucus’ policy on education, Sept. 9 at Ralph McCall School in Airdrie.

Airdrie resident and local handyman Ron Chapman has decided to run for alderman this fall. “I believe if you start with a good foundation, whatever you build on top of it will be strong.

City council voted to change Airdrie’s special relationship with Gwacheon, Korea, Sept. 7. Since 1997, the City has had an agreement with its sister city to offer the English education training program and alternating visits of public officials.

It’s full steam ahead for the Airdrie Agricultural Society’s future home, to be located in one-and-a-half miles west of the city. In a split vote, Rocky View County council approved an application to redesignate 149 acres of farmland, Sept. 7.