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Trustees outline plans

Trustees outline plans

Of the nine current Chinook's Edge School Board trustees, at least five plan to seek re-election in the upcoming October vote, while at least two others do not play to run again.
Air Canada arrives at Red Deer Airport

Air Canada arrives at Red Deer Airport

It's official - Air Canada now flies to the Red Deer Regional Airport, making the airline the first international carrier to directly serve citizens of Central Alberta.
Aerial traffic enforcement program getting its third wind

Aerial traffic enforcement program getting its third wind

The Mounties' Aircraft Traffic Enforcement Program will continue until the “snow flies” and will “absolutely” return next spring, said the officer in charge of the RCMP's K Division traffic services.
Fees a key funding source, says superintendent

Fees a key funding source, says superintendent

With provincial opposition parties calling on the province to eliminate mandatory school fees, the Chinook's Edge School Division has no plans to reassess current fees for this school year, says superintendent Kurt Sacher.
Highway 2-27 area planning continues

Highway 2-27 area planning continues

The steering committee overseeing the development of the new Highway 2-27 area structure plan (ASP) will likely be presented with a first draft of the document at its Oct. 16 meeting, says director of planning John Rustling.
Scandinavian heritage celebrated

Scandinavian heritage celebrated

Mountain View County was settled by many people of Scandinavian descent, and the Mountain View Arts Society (MVAS) has chosen to celebrate that heritage with this year's arts festival, set to take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15.
First cut likely lacklustre

First cut likely lacklustre

The recent wet weather in Red Deer County has been doing hay farmers no favours, according to Art Preachuk, agricultural services manager for the county.
Multi-million dollar repairs made to wastewater line

Multi-million dollar repairs made to wastewater line

Potentially serious environmental damage was averted along the new $38 million wastewater line between Olds and Bowden when inspectors discovered leaks during potable water testing last spring – a month before wastewater was scheduled to be pumped th
Squad looking to promote woodsball, brotherhood

Squad looking to promote woodsball, brotherhood

Many action movies have a scene where, prior to a climactic battle, the hero or heroes collect the gear, weapons and ammunition they'll need. There are shots of people dressing in camouflage fatigues, strapping on equipment and loading their weapons.
Police conerned cliff diving will lead to injuries

Police conerned cliff diving will lead to injuries

With the summer season upon local residents, the large number of cliff divers plunging into Gleniffer Lake is becoming more of a concern to police.
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