Wheel's West

A seasoned campfire cook says it’s about pleasing the crowd when it comes to winning votes at a historic site’s annual cook-off.

Turner Valley’s Campground has reopened under the Town’s operation after the Foothills Lions Club was forced to walk away from the facility due to thousands in losses.

Each time Turner Valley’s Perdue family heads to their local park to play on the equipment and enjoy the space, they will be filled with pride.

Alberta’s economic decline hasn’t impacted the largest farmers’ market in the Foothills, according to manager and vendors at the Millarville Farmer’s Market. Attendance and sales remained steady at the market last summer despite the lagging economy.

The Diamond Valley business district will be lined with young entrepreneurs offering the public a sweet deal this weekend.

Black Diamond residents will cast their votes to fill two vacant positions on council Aug. 22. The byelection will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

With his smiling face and handlebar moustache, Marv Garriott has become an icon in Black Diamond serving up burgers and ice cream while dressed in 1950s garb. Yet, the owner of Marv’s Classic Soda Shop is finding it difficult to keep smiling.

Kind and caring teachers are nothing new in the High Country. “I remember my first day of Grade 1 at Mercury School,” said 83-year-old Toni Welch. “My father took me and left me at the door in tears, but Ms.

Tails will be wagging on June 11 as High Country residents support their pooches in a dual-fundraiser. Millarville Community School students Becky and Sarah Levine are hosting ARF-Walk to raise money for the Animal Rescue Foundation.

Forty youngsters are ready to squeeze some money out of lemons as they join the North American-wide Lemonade Day this month.