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Group blames county for lack of water to park trees
Posted on September 8, 2015By Jamie Rieger Extremely dry conditions have had some leaseholders at Forty Mile Park asking, “Where’s the water?” Several members of the Last Resort, a… Read More »
Parramatta Valley about to run dry
Posted on September 8, 2015By Tim Kalinowski The Parramatta Valley is a little far from the beaten track. It isn’t a community per se, but rather a collection of… Read More »
Southeast Alberta gets a good soaking
Posted on September 6, 2015Just how much rain fell throughout southeast Alberta on Saturday, Sept. 5? Here's a few readings from various weather stations in the region according to… Read More »
Airstream trailer owners turn Multiplex area into Silver City
Posted on September 5, 2015By Jamie Rieger The occupants of the 32 trailers taking part in the 51st annual Airstream trailer rally, being held in Bow Island this weekend… Read More »
Cypress County rescinds fire ban
Posted on September 4, 2015Cypress County has lifted its current fire control order, thanks to rainfall that has fallen throughout southeast Alberta. Fire permits will once again be issued,… Read More »
County of Forty Mile downgrades fire ban
Posted on September 4, 2015County of Forty Mile fire chief, Nathan Cote issued a statement on Friday morning that due to the recent precipitation in the region, the fire… Read More »
Correction: Holsom Road fire
Posted on September 2, 2015The stubble fire we reported on in this week's paper started when a power line snapped and ignited hay bales nearby and quickly spread through… Read More »
Schuler School shovel-ready
Posted on September 1, 2015By Tim Kalinowski The Prairie Rose School Division has accepted a bid of over $6 million from Medicine Hat firm Amron Construction Ltd. to build… Read More »
Mitchell loves his steer riding
Posted on September 1, 2015By Tyler Mitchell For the past year, and for his first year competing in steer riding, Bow Island’s Tyler Mitchell has been riding in honour… Read More »
Wind adds fuel to grass fires
Posted on September 1, 2015By Jamie Rieger The lightning storm that blew through the county over the weekend did not seem to pack much of a punch, but the… Read More »