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Rocky View County council approved an application to redesignate 52.5 acres of agricultural lands to accommodate a future 20-lot subdivision in the Bearspaw area, June 21. The land, located immediately east of Bearspaw Road and 1.

As your Member of Parliament, it is an honour and my pleasure, on behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada, to wish everyone a happy Canada Day.

Democracy has a very interesting history. It has provided the world with a form of government that when nurtured and upheld, has resulted in unprecedented prosperity and respect for civil liberties.

In a split vote, Rocky View County council approved a conceptual scheme for a 525-acre industrial park east of Indus, June 21.

After one term on County council, Division 8 Councillor Hopeton Louden has announced his intention to run for re-election this fall.

The Calgary Regional Partnership presented a key plan document at its annual general meeting, June 25. The 10-Year Economic Development Strategy will guide business retention, growth and attraction efforts in hopes of creating jobs in the region.

Hundreds of parents, politicians, teachers and school board representatives came to City Hall on June 24 for a forum regarding the school space crisis in Airdrie.

After six months of work by staff and a consulting firm, Irricana’s Land Use Bylaw has been completely rewritten.

Airdrie will receive part of the $800 million the Province recently announced for transit funding in the Calgary area, although it is not known exactly how much.

On June 17, Rocky View Schools approved a $2.5 million infrastructure and maintenance renewal program. Each year, Alberta Education makes funds available for facility maintenance and renewal projects. Rocky View Schools’ 2010/2011 allocation is $2.