Cabinet tour hits Lacombe

With the 2012-13 provincial budget about to be tabled and an election not too far off, cabinet ministers have taken some time to learn about issues of concern to Albertans. If anything, it will give politicians a chance to consider what... more

• Lund to represent Tories in upcoming election in Rimbey-Rocky constituency
• Rec board considers dog park
• Cummings holds off on legal action

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Blindman Valley 4-H Beef Club attends Farm Fair

The Blindman Valley 4-H Beef Club started things off by headin’ out to the Wilson Farm to weigh their critters on Oct. 22. We have 15 members who will have show steers, carcass and heifer projects. With the clothes on... more

• Alder Flats 4-H Multi Club keeps busy
• Bluffton West 4-H Beef Club news
• Rules need to be followed when spreading manure

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Freedom can be found in Food Addicts in Recovery

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is dedicated to helping guide folks to a healthy lifestyle. So if your new year’s resolutions included getting control of your weight, the organization offers a program for guidance on the journey to slimming down. There... more

• Clark recognized for service as auxiliary constable
• Women’s conference offers potpourri of sessions
• Alberta Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award program launches for 2012

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A cabinet tour? It must be election season

Only Premier Alison Redford knows for sure when the next provincial election will be called but she and her cabinet ministers have already been out on the campaign trail. This latest cabinet tour was in Lacombe this morning for a breakfast... more

• Journey to fitness begins with the first slip
• Winter and warm childhood memories return
• “Radical” environmentalists getting comeuppance

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Rimbey town hall decision “undermines local business”

Dear Editor: Buy local. Support your local economy. This is a phrase that has been heard from this local businessman time and time again. I agree with it wholeheartedly. I shop at both the Co-op and Rimbey Foods for my groceries, I... more

• How’s that electric bill working for you now?
• Landlord’s statement insulting
• Rise in senior abuse causes concern

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