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A local artist is thinking outside the box. Glen Collins is showcasing his work at Airdrie Office Supplies Ltd. “I think it is a great idea to have local businesses support artists,” he said. “It is a great relationship.

Hundreds of Airdronians formed a veritable parade line early July 8 to be among the first customers into the new Sobeys grocery store in Creekside Crossing.

The summer reading program is now underway at the Irricana library. The library offers various summer reading activities such as Craft Day, every Monday at 5 p.m. All ages are welcome.

Several County roads will be affected by an Ironman competition, Aug. 1. The Viterra Ironman 70.3 will take place with the first of 1,500 athletes entering Ghost Lake at 6:10 a.m.

Queen Elizabeth II may have been in Canada for the past week, but it was two local women catching the royalty headlines at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo.

Here are the winning entries from the 2010 Irricana Sports Day parade, held July 10: 1. Green Thumbs Greenhouse 2. Phil’s Auto 3. ATB Financial 1. Irricana Agricultural Society 2. Pioneer Acres 3. Town of Strathmore 1. Pioneer Acres 2. Don Lamont 3.

A local artist is thinking outside the box. Glen Collins is showcasing his work at Airdrie Office Supplies Ltd. “I think it is a great idea to have local businesses support artists,” he said. “It is a great relationship.

The Airdrie and District Agricultural Society held its annual Ranch Hand Competition on July 3 at the Airdrie Rodeo Ranch. Fifteen teams entered the competition.

Local retired auctioneer Dick Teske donated the funds to purchase a new bus for Rocky View Handibus. “It was a really gigantic show of support from Mr. Teske,” said Paul Siller, general manager of Rocky View Handibus.

Queen Elizabeth II may have been in Canada for the past week, but it was two local women catching the royalty headlines at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo.