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Rhubarb tea, quilt show a success

Rhubarb tea, quilt show a success

The 10th annual rhubarb tea, bake sale and quilt show held on June 6 was again a great success, thanks largely to the hard work of our members and the assistance of volunteers from the community.
Alberta Politics enters new era

Alberta Politics enters new era

For last few years I have bounced back and forth between the PC and the Wildrose parties. This has caused many to ask me “Who are you with now”? My standard answer used to be the NDP … the “New Dean Party.
Summer booked with fun at Okotoks library

Summer booked with fun at Okotoks library

Preparations are underway at the Okotoks Public Library to ensure that patrons will have lots of incentive to keep reading this summer.
News from the Valley Neighbours Club

News from the Valley Neighbours Club

I attended Meryl Coombs’ presentation at Millarville on Tuesday. There is no end to his knowledge on gardening and landscaping and he loves every minute of it. Our VNC garden club met on Tuesday for the last meeting until September.
Calling all Lemonade lovers!

Calling all Lemonade lovers!

Rain or Shine this Saturday, June 13 is Lemonade Day in Okotoks. This is an international national promotion put together to support our young entrepreneurs.
News from the VNC

News from the VNC

Wasn’t Discovery Days a credit to our two little towns? The VNC’s plant sale was a huge success and I can’t say enough good things about the rhubarb festival. Whomever came up with the original idea certainly has my vote.
Menthol ban a bunch of smoke

Menthol ban a bunch of smoke

For anyone looking to pick up a peach Primetime or a grape flavoured cigarette, you’re out of luck. This week the legislation to ban flavoured tobacco, which was passed by the former PC government, went into effect in Alberta.
Change isn' t for chickens

Change isn' t for chickens

What is it about change that can either strike fear into our hearts or fill us with hope? Depending on how you view it change can be good or bad, welcome or scary, exhilarating or overwhelming.
Summer time is here again

Summer time is here again

We are finally coming into my favourite time of year. I love the warm weather and long, sunny days. I love hitting up patios, barbecues, getting out by the river and heading out to the mountains. What I like the most are all the events going on.
News from the VNC

News from the VNC

It is my understanding that the Turner Valley swimming pool opening will be delayed this year. Hope the spray park opening goes ahead as planned so the kids can begin a wet and wonderful summer.
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