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Former Airdrie high school teacher John Christopher Miller expressed remorse for his actions in Airdrie Provincial Court on Oct. 10 while on trial for charges of sexual assault and sexual exploitation of one of his former students.

Wild Rose Member of Parliament Blake Richards had the third highest expense claim in the House of Commons this year. For the year beginning April 1, 2012, and ending March 31, 2013, Richardsí expenditure report indicates he spent $547,510.

Airdronians with an entrepreneurial spirit are being called to apply for a new training program that aims to improve small business success.

Rocky View County (RVC) constituents in Division 8 will have two candidates to choose from on Oct. 21. Eric Lowther, a 25-year resident of Bearspaw, announced his plans to challenge incumbent Al Sacuta.

While he wasn’t physically present at the Irricana Town forum held at the Irricana Community Hall, Dennis Tracz “attended” via Skype.

Two employees from FortisAlberta appeared before Irricana Town council on Oct. 7 to discuss the number of power outages the town has experienced this year.

Finding programs to keep teens active and out of trouble was a major concern for residents at the Crossfield all candidates forum on Oct. 7.

With pamphlets, supplement material and suggested questions for residents, Lora Peterson meant business at the Irricana Town Forum held on Oct. 10.

With the municipal election on Oct. 21, Rocky View County (RVC) is hosting its final advance voting poll on Oct. 19 in Langdon.

Sitting at his station, one of the 12 candidates running for a seat for Irricana town council, at the Irricana Town Forum on Oct. 10, incumbent and deputy mayor, Larry Martin was impressed by the turnout. “I think it’s a great thing,” he said.