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Seeking Travel Scholarship
Hey Brandi,
I am entering in a contest for a scholarship and I would like the communities support. How it works is I need at least 25 people to support my entry.
After you click on the link, you … Read the rest
Wildfire Hazard – Extreme With Gusting Winds
CAUTION – We are expecting 40 km/h SE winds gusting to 70 km/h today.
Make sure your campfire is completely extinguished before leaving your site. Check all fall and winter burn sites to make sure they also extinguished.
Under these … Read the rest
Wildfire Hazard – Very High
Update Monday, May 20:
CAUTION - We are expecting high gusting winds tomorrow. Make sure your campfire is completely extinguished before leaving your site. Check all fall and winter burn sites to make sure they also extinguished.
There is currently … Read the rest
Celebration of Life – Robert (Bob) Marple
MARPLE, Robert (Bob) Allen Cook
March 20, 1939 – May 17, 2013
It is with great sadness the family of Bob Marple of Spruce Grove; formerly of Fox Creek, announces his passing on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Stony Plain, … Read the rest
Wildfire Hazard, Very High
The wildfire hazard for the area is currently VERY HIGH.
A Fire Advisory is still in effect for the Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area.
Existing permits have been suspended and no new permits will be issued until conditions allow. Safe campfires … Read the rest
Long Weekend Enforcement Already Under Way
Officers from the Integrated Traffic Units (ITU) throughout the Province of Alberta have already been hard at work, trying to keep the highways safe this holiday long weekend.
Yesterday, Thursday May 16th, 2013, officers from the four QEII Integrated Traffic … Read the rest
Fatality Collision – Hwy 43 by Onoway
Update #2 – The early stage of the investigation reveals that an east bound garbage truck was crossing Highway 43 at the entrance to the town of Onoway.
A northbound vehicle struck the garbage truck damaging both vehicles. As a … Read the rest
Elemental balancE – Health, Healing and Harmony
Welcome to the Health, Healing and Harmony in FOCUS column for your body, mind and soul, a combined effort from Elemental balancE, Healer/Owner Leanne Armson and work experience student, Breanna Cook.
The ladies will provide helpful information, answer … Read the rest
Help Yourself Reduce Investment Stress
We all know that stress can have many adverse effects on our lives and can affect the quality of our health.
Cutting out stressors, including in your investment activities can have a positive effect. But how can you cut down … Read the rest
Missing Elderly Couple – Valleyview ** Update – Found SAFE
UPDATE / Media Release / Valleyview RCMP – 8:40 pm
At approximately 6:00 P.M. on Monday May 13th 2013 Neil and Pearl Holmes were located in a remote area near Sunset House Alberta.
A local resident who heard the Holmes … Read the rest
