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Inspiration and challenge found at a Bowden area ranch

Inspiration and challenge found at a Bowden area ranch

When NexLevel Challenge officially opened its doors on June 25 at the Red Lodge Guest Ranch, 11 kilometres west of Bowden, it was targeting underprivileged and at-risk youth with an innovative experiential learning retreat program.
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Four water bodies or none? MGB hears both sides at Elsner hearing

Four water bodies or none? MGB hears both sides at Elsner hearing

The presence of water on the Elsner property southeast of Sundre was the focus of a Municipal Government Board jurisdictional hearing in Olds on July 29.
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Burned-out headlight leads to $2,300 fine

Burned-out headlight leads to $2,300 fine

A 51-year-old man pulled over during a routine traffic stop in Didsbury in 2009 has been fined $2,300.
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Bench fair expected to build on last year's success

Bench fair expected to build on last year's success

The biggest turnout in a Didsbury-area bench fair's history may be bested with this year's event.The 2010 Lone Pine Bench Fair drew 681 entries ñ ìa record number,î said Paula Harris, member of the Lone Pine board.ìWe had huge, huge interest.
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Wet weather, cool conditions delay crops

Wet weather, cool conditions delay crops

Overall, the consistently wet weather has had a detrimental effect upon crops in Mountain View and Red Deer counties, say agricultural services officials from the two counties.
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Lyme disease detection prompts pet warning

Lyme disease detection prompts pet warning

West Central Alberta dog and cat owners are being asked to check their pets for ticks after several animals in the province tested positive for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
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CP's heritage train rolls through region; ticket sales go to Children's Wish Foundation

CP's heritage train rolls through region; ticket sales go to Children's Wish Foundation

Railway enthusiasts should be feeling a boost this week as Canadian Pacific's Heritage Train was scheduled to roll through the region as part of the second annual drive to support the Children's Wish Foundation (CWF).
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'Gloves come off' on 2/27: MVC council orders offsite levy bylaw to pay for piped services that majority of councillors oppose

'Gloves come off' on 2/27: MVC council orders offsite levy bylaw to pay for piped services that majority of councillors oppose

The future of Highway 2/27 development east of Olds was thrown in doubt after Mountain View County council ìtook off the glovesî at its July 20 regular meeting.
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Solution sought for drainage problem southeast of Sundre

Solution sought for drainage problem southeast of Sundre

Mountain View County council has decided to seek a consultant to update a decade-old study of drainage issues southeast of Sundre and come up with possible solutions.
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Be alert to cougar dangers, officials urge

Be alert to cougar dangers, officials urge

Although the recent work of the Mountain View Bear Smart Society (MVBS) and its stakeholder partners has done a lot to inform residents and visitors about the potential risks of bear encounters, it's important for everyone to be aware of cougar dange
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