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After sifting through 126 nominations found in four categories, the selection committee for the Airdrie Business Awards has chosen the winners. All of the winners have excelled in their category and represents businesses in the Airdrie area. Here are the winners for 2014.

Winning Edge Award - Jacqui Jepson, Owner, The Pink Wand Cleaning Services

The Winning Edge Award is given to a small business with three years or more of outstanding achievement in growth, community involvement, innovation and customer service. The selection committee chose Pink Wand as a clear winner. With 267% growth over the past three years, the business had to move into a new, larger space. They provide both residential and commercial cleaning and support many non-profit

Iron Horse Park is a great place for kids and adults in Airdrie. This attraction provides a number of fun things to do. It's based around miniature trains and provides a representation of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Here's what you will discover at Iron Horse Park.

The Train

Take a ride on the 1/8th scale diesel or steam locomotives and enjoy about 1.6km of track. The journey will include plenty of stories about the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway and how the railway was back in the pioneer days. You will ride over hills, through tunnels and across trestles.

The amenities of the park and railroad include:

• Over 1,600 metres of track
• A hydraulic scissor lift
• Six elevated steaming bays
• Three Trestles
• Two tunnels
• a

Finding the right church or place of worship is very important. Airdrie has plenty of places of worship to offer for all different types of religion. Here's a look at the churches and places of worship in Airdrie.

Airdrie Alliance Church - 1604 Summerfield Boulevard

This church provides multiple ministries including a kids' ministry. They offer worship services at 9am, 11am and 6pm on Sundays, along with a traditional worship service at 2:30pm on Sundays.

Airdrie Victory Church - 308 - 1 Avenue SE

Another church with plenty to offer, Airdrie Victory Church provides a study center, prayer times, a Children's Church, a nursery care center and more. Worship times are at 10am and 11:30am on Sundays.

St. Francis of Assisi - 132 Albert Street

Finding the right type of International restaurant is quite important if you love this type of cuisine. There are plenty of great choices throughout the Airdrie area. Here's a quick look at some of the best International restaurants in the area.

Peppercorns - 91 East Lake Cres NE

Peppercorns isn't open yet, but it's expected to be one of the top choices in the area. They will offer a lunch and dinner menu with a prime location for all types of diners.

Cora - 505 Main Street South

Found in the Towerlane Mall, this restaurant provides some of the finest International cuisine you will find. They offer plenty of breakfast and lunch options, such as the Samari Wake-up, the Beef, mushroom and Cheddar Crepe and much more. Cora is open from 6am to

Nose Creek Park in Calgary is a popular park for residents of Airdrie. When you arrive, you’ll park for free and see a playground for children, the pond through the centre of the park, walkways and a fountain. It’s a popular place where you’ll see residents relaxing, bringing kids and having picnics.

It’s the perfect place to get some exercise on the walkways, enjoy the sights or enjoy the annual Christmas event. Here is a look at what you’ll find at Nose Creek Park.

Nose Creek Park Playground

The Nose Creek Park playground is the perfect place to bring kids on a sunny afternoon. There is no charge for parking so you can stay as long as you’d like. It’s perfect for ages 2-10 with features like the school –aged climber with two slides, ramp and

The Good Earth Café is a popular coffee shop located throughout western Canada. The nearby location is at 1109, 35 Mackenzie Way SW in Airdrie where you will find great coffee, fresh food and a great atmosphere. The café prides itself on offering simple wholesome comfort food and delicious coffee.

In addition, environmental and social needs are a priority. Good Earth Café has a responsibility to the community and they work hard to respect the environment and community. Here is a look at what you can experience at Good Earth Café in Airdrie.

About Good Earth

Coffee is chosen at Good Earth to provide exceptional taste and to offer what’s unique to the region and the farm. They believe in offer seasonal options and using farms that practice

The Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League or RMLL is a box lacrosse league found in Alberta. They have teams in many different areas of the province in many different divisions. The league experience a large amount of growth as the populations of the area grew in both Calgary and Edmonton. 19 teams played in 2002, while 37 teams were a part of the league by 2005 and 59 teams by 2006.

The Divisions and Teams

RMLL is split into eight divisions including:

• Senior B
• Senior C
• Junior A
• Junior B Tier I Junior
• Junior B Tier II Junior
• Junior B Tier III Junior
• Senior Ladies
• Junior Ladies

These divisions all have different teams including:

• Senior B - St. Abler Miners, Rockyview Knights (Airdrie)
• Calgary Mountaineers, Edmonton

Found at 1000 East Lake Boulevard, the Bert Church Live Theatre is next to the Genesis Place in Airdrie. This theatre is fully equipped and provides one of the best live performance arts facilities in the city.

The Bert Church Live Theatre can hold 377 guests. This provides a unique and intimate environment for performances. The facility has professional grade lighting and sound, along with the up-close-and-personal feel.

Many international stars have graced the stage including:

• Rik Emmett
• Sylvia Tyson
• Jeff Martin
• Sass Jordon
• Barney Bentall
• Michelle Wright
• And More!

Along with the stars coming to the theatre, Bert Church Live Theatre also features many performing arts classes and camps each year.

Upcoming Shows

The Airdrie area is close to many great restaurants, but it doesn't have a large amount with an Airdrie address. However, Bambino’s Neighbourhood Pub is found in Airdrie and provides a good choice for dining and drinks. Here is what you will find at the restaurant.

Entertainment

Bambino's is very popular because they provide a home for plenty of entertainment in the Airdrie area. The pub holds regular Karaoke nights, along with plenty of live music. They also feature regular stand-up comedy nights and open mic nights. This pub is also the Airdrie headquarters for special theme events and holiday events.

Menu

The menu provides a fresh take on many types of dishes. There are plenty of daily food and beverage specials to take advantage of, such

Bayside is a water-themed community with a five acre lake and a 6 kilometre wetland system. It's one of the top choices for those enjoying paddling in the summers and skating in the winters. Active families love this community because of the large amount of greenspace and the many pathways found throughout.

The environment is emphasized throughout with plenty of developments taking it into consideration. The area is very beautiful and provides plenty of outdoor activities.

Convenience

The community also provides plenty of convenience. It's only 15 minutes from Calgary and only ten minutes from Cross Iron Mills Mall, which features a Lowes and a Cosco. The airport is also very close to the community.

Along with the easy access to Calgary and