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Wrestling a family tradition

Wrestling a family tradition

Congratulations to Cassidy Barnert who won a gold medal at the provincial wrestling championships in Edmonton last week.
Budget cuts pull the plug on Okotoks

Budget cuts pull the plug on Okotoks

It is time Highwood’s MLA and the provincial government start paying attention to the critical water situation arising in Okotoks.
Daughter shares childhood space adventure

Daughter shares childhood space adventure

I was so excited I was fidgeting in line like a five-year-old waiting for the bathroom. I was almost giggling as it got closer and closer to my turn. I must have looked like a school girl buying tickets to see One Direction.
Valley Neighbours Club news

Valley Neighbours Club news

The next garden club meeting will be March 14 at 1:30 p.m. We will have a round table discussion on starting seeds, and there will be a seed exchange. The 55+ Alberta Senior Summer Games will be in Barrhead/Westlock July 25-28.
Fire dispatch flaming out?

Fire dispatch flaming out?

On Monday the provincial government announced it would proceed with centralizing dispatch services for Alberta’s ambulances.
Birth and death have more in common than we think

Birth and death have more in common than we think

Greatwest Article Template v8 Double Click to Edit Details Write the text of the Article Below this Box Sometimes, even when we think we are fully prepared, the situation changes and we need to adjust to an unexpected reality.
What a difference a week makes

What a difference a week makes

Last week we were moving about in near record temperatures for this time of the year. There were fire bans in southern Alberta due to the lack of snow cover and the dry windy conditions.
Yoda proving to be excellent instructor

Yoda proving to be excellent instructor

I received a lot of response from my column on yoga last week so I thought it would be prudent to give you an update. Undeterred by my experience at my inaugural yoga class I went back again. . . and again. This time the experience was much improved.
Valley Neighbours Club news

Valley Neighbours Club news

Sorry about the mix up with the two previous columns. Not my fault. Our annual 80 and over birthday party will be held on May 26. There is a sign up sheet on the board. Anyone in the area is welcome to attend. You do not have to be a VNC member.
When women unite, wholesome things happen

When women unite, wholesome things happen

Ladies, do you want to do something about the diabetes epidemic that is spreading over our land? There are some simple solutions, and our voice is one of them. According to Dr.
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