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We Need To Stop Driving Like Other People’s Lives Don’t Matter

Over the past few months, I have spent countless hours travelling Alberta’s highways while delivering newspapers to our outlying communities. Before taking on this route, I often wondered how so many serious collisions happened on roads that seemed straightforward enough to drive. My thinking was simple: stay on your side of the road, obey the rules, pay attention, and everyone gets home. I couldn’t have been more wrong. After thousands of kilometres behind the wheel, I have

Lorna Hamilton

3 days ago4 min read

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Family Fun Day Brings Neighbours Together At Bowtell Hall

Thomas, Timothy and Trinity Hanson playing lawn golf at Bowtell. Photo Sonya Lee Bowtell Community Hall welcomed families, friends and neighbours on Saturday, July 11 for its annual Family Fun Day. The free event began at noon at the hall, located at the corner of Township Road 510 and Range Road 60. Burgers and hotdogs were provided for the potluck barbecue, while guests helped complete the meal by bringing side dishes to share. The community gathering offered a relaxed way

Vermilion Voice

4 hours ago2 min read

Three Tornadoes Leave Trail Of Destruction

Two tornadoes touched down in east-central Alberta on the evening of July 8, leaving a trail of destruction from southwest of Paradise Valley to Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, where campers were forced to flee as a tornado tore through the campground. The first tornado developed southwest of Paradise Valley at approximately 7:20 p.m., causing extensive damage to a rural farm property. About an hour later, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a second tornado struck the campground at

Lorna Hamilton

3 days ago5 min read

Vegreville Transforms Into A Realm of Knights & Magic

Vegreville was swept into an enchanting world of history and fantasy as the Vegreville Medieval Faire & Artisan Market returned July 10 to 12 at the Vegreville Agricultural Grounds. For three days, the grounds were transformed into a bustling medieval village filled with the clash of swords, Celtic music, costumed performers, and entertainment for all ages. Inspired by the popularity of medieval-themed productions such as Game of Thrones and The Last Kingdom, the event origin

Lorna Hamilton

3 days ago2 min read