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Jean says no money in treasury for drought
Posted on August 25, 2015By Tim Kalinowski Wildrose leader Brian Jean made no policy announcements geared toward helping rural Albertans weather the current drought when he was in Medicine… Read More »
Air quality advisory issued for southern Alberta
Posted on August 24, 2015Due to current and forecasted deteriorating air quality in the South Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS), AHS is issuing an air quality advisory for… Read More »
Blue-green algae health advisory issued for Reesor Lake
Posted on August 20, 2015Alberta Health Services has issued a blue-green algae bloom health advisory for Reesor Lake. AHS advises that anyone heading to the lake avoid all contact… Read More »
Cavan Lake; Cypress County’s best kept secret
Posted on August 18, 2015By Tim Kalinowski Cavan Lake may be Cypress County’s best kept secret as far as camping and fishing goes. The Cypress Hills tend to get… Read More »
Ralston rodeo puts on a great show
Posted on August 18, 2015By Tim Kalinowski While the weather was miserable, the 36th annual Ralston Rodeo did not disappoint, providing great bull riding action, gut-busting laughs and exhilarating… Read More »
Requests are up at local food bank
Posted on August 18, 2015By Jamie Rieger Just a few weeks ago, the shelves at the Bow Island food bank were almost bare, an indication of the growing need… Read More »
Young author holds book signing in Seven Persons
Posted on August 18, 2015By Tim Kalonowski At this time of year homeowners look to their garden for the bounty it gives. Most of the vegetables are now, or… Read More »
New doctors settle in as Dr. Edwards gets ready for retirement
Posted on August 18, 2015By Jamie Rieger As Dr. Lynn Edwards winds down his medical career and starts planning his retirement, he is preparing two young doctors to take… Read More »
Fire ban in effect in County of 40 Mile
Posted on August 14, 2015At Thursday's council meeting the County of 40 Mile imposed a county-wide fire ban due to continuing drought conditions throughout the region. Read More »
Everyone welcome at weekly Irvine farmers market
Posted on August 12, 2015By Tim Kalinowski Irvine residents gathered at the New Horizons Club last Wednesday for their weekly farmers market. Dozens of people milled around tables buying… Read More »