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Manufactured homes project moves forward

Manufactured homes project moves forward

The Town of Penhold is preparing for a new proposed manufactured homes park development in its newest community of Oxford Landing. It is an area that could provide its citizens a more affordable housing option. During a recent council meeting on Jan.
Exiled but forever resolute

Exiled but forever resolute

There was a proclamation sent out worldwide last week from southeast Asia that the ancient country of Burma had proudly sworn in its first democratically elected parliament in more than a half century.
Moms, dads, kids and plenty of reading

Moms, dads, kids and plenty of reading

Community organizers are delighted with the local response to this year's national Family Literacy Day activities. The Penhold and District Library joined libraries across the country for the national celebration on Jan. 27. “It was a great event.
Sharing 56 years of everlasting love

Sharing 56 years of everlasting love

If the world needs an example of how to make love last they only need look to Marvin and Mary Latimer of Innisfail. Their love story began Feb. 6, 1960. That was the day they pledged their love forever.
RCMP take down two more crime scenes

RCMP take down two more crime scenes

The RCMP's Priority Crimes Task Force, with the assistance of the Innisfail detachment, has arrested four people in connection to a pair of executed but unrelated search warrants last week. The first task force search warrant was executed on Jan.
Birds lose Allan Cup bid to New Brunswick

Birds lose Allan Cup bid to New Brunswick

Hopes of the Allan Cup tourney coming to Alberta in 2017 have been dashed. The Innisfail Eagles hockey club was notified last week that Alberta was not successful in its bid to host the annual nationwide senior men's AAA hockey tournament.
Rainbows program celebrates 10 years

Rainbows program celebrates 10 years

A program in Carstairs aimed at helping children cope with loss or their parents divorce recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Wynonna's crew makes filming possible

Wynonna's crew makes filming possible

In front of the cameras filming scenes of the SyFy thriller Wynonna Earp in Didsbury, there were about 20 actors and some extras.
Bowden taxes could rise, mayor hints

Bowden taxes could rise, mayor hints

Bowden mayor Robb Stuart is hinting taxpayers in the town could be hit with a tax increase. “We're worried about the budget,” he said during an interview with the Mountain View Publishing.
Winter magic with Bonhomme Carnaval

Winter magic with Bonhomme Carnaval

With his distinctive leg raise and traditional red hat and arrow sash, Quebec's iconic Bonhomme Carnaval once again brought plenty of La Belle Province goodwill to host another fun-filled winter carnival at École John Wilson Elementary School.
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