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Need for food on the rise in the west

Need for food on the rise in the west

Volunteers at the Oilfields Food Bank are having no problem meeting an increasing demand this year with the help of partnerships and initiatives in the community.
Roundup day collecting hazardous waste

Roundup day collecting hazardous waste

High Country residents can drop off paint, oil and other hazardous containers they’ve been storing at a recycling roundup Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the waste transfer station.
Town exploring Internet options

Town exploring Internet options

Two Foothills communities are researching options to provide high-speed Internet service to their residents.
School enrollment continues to rise

School enrollment continues to rise

ers heading to class in the High Country area is on the rise this month.
Youth keep busy with community club

Youth keep busy with community club

Living in rural Alberta has its share of limitations to keeping youth busy, but one foothills village has it all figured out.
Funds needed to make dream a reality

Funds needed to make dream a reality

Students and parents in Turner Valley are reaching beyond the community to realize their dream of creating an all-inclusive playground. The Turner Valley Parent and Teacher Association launched the crowd funding campaign Dare to Dream on Sept.
Towns agree to align fees, bylaws

Towns agree to align fees, bylaws

Two neighbouring Foothills communities continue to make strides in aligning their regulations, bylaws and fees. During Turner Valley Town council’s Sept.
Bike park on its way

Bike park on its way

A Black Diamond committee is gearing up to give avid cyclists mountain-like terrain they currently have to leave town to enjoy. The Town’s parks and recreation committee is making plans to build a bike park near the Oilfields Regional Arena.
Club' s lease extended

Club' s lease extended

An organization known for keeping youngsters busy outside of school hours has more assurance that it can continue to do so for years. During its Sept.
Regional appeal board offers fair process

Regional appeal board offers fair process

Residents in three small Foothills communities who object to housing developments in their municipalities will soon have a new route to make an appeal.
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