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		<title>RCMP shut down Marihauna grow op between Sedgewick and Lougheed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Killam/Forestburg RCMP executed a search warrant on a rural property between Sedgewick and Lougheed yesterday and shut down a marihauna grow-op, seizing 120 plants, grow equipment, and numerous weapons, including a semi-automatic hand gun. Three people, one female and two males, were arrested, one from Lougheed and two from Edmonton.]]></description>
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		<title>Bruderheim and Holden big winners in Provincial Communities in Bloom awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[2011 provincial CIB awards]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bruderheim CIB volunteers proudly accept their winner's certificate. Forestburg hosted the Provincial Community In Bloom (CIB) awards on Saturday evening, with visiting communities from around the province attending. Winner of the competition for communities with a population of 1-500 was Holden. Winner of the competition for communities with a population of 501-2,000 was Bruderheim, where [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Much joy at official opening of new seniors' residence in Tofield</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There was joy and excitement in the air as the community gathered in full force Aug. 31 to help Premier Ed Stelmach, MP Leon Benoit and many local dignitaries officially open Tofield's latest seniors' residence, Sunshine Villa. The theme was one of celebration and the hope this building would be considered home for all who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Village of Holden paving Main Street</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Border Paving]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Village of Holden is finally getting paving done on its main street after repairs to water and sewer infrastructure the previous year. Border Paving was busy last week beginning the preparatory work to pave from Highway 14 north along 50th (main street) to 51st Avenue. There will also be repair work done on spots [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nothing taken during break and enter at Tofield Arena - RCMP report</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A break-in at the Tofield Arena damaged three doors but didn't result in anything being taken from inside, reported Cpl. Dave Brosinsky, Tofield Detachment commander. The incident occurred overnight from Wednesday, Sept. 14 to the early morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 15.The heavy metal outside door was pried open, followed by doors inside leading to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Three candidates vying for vacated council seat in Ryley</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s going to be a horse race. Three candidates have filed nomination papers to vie for election to a vacated seat on the Village of Ryley council. Nomination day was held Monday of this week to get candidates who want to replace out-going councillor Elwood Johnston. Johnston triggered a by-election to be held on Oct. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tofield one of five polling stations for PC Leadership vote</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tofield was one of the five locations chosen to hold the vote for the Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership race in the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville constituency represented by Premier and local MLA Ed Stelmach. The other locations for voting in Stelmach’s constituency include Fort Saskatchewan, Lamont, Vegreville and Andrew. Stelmach is stepping down as premier at the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New car win for Viking resident</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cindy Hurum of Viking was still in a state of disbelief Friday morning as she stepped in to Campbell-McLennan Chrysler in Killam to pick up her new 2011 Dodge Journey. Hurum entered an online contest called the Dodge Spec Challenge Contest, and won! Hurum said she was online, at work, and was browsing the CFCW [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sedgewick Physician honoured by Canadian Medical Association</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Ahmed Meer received some very pleasant news in the mail earlier in the year when he was notified that the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), who last year honoured him with their 2010 Member Emeritus award, had nominated him for a Canadian Medial Association (CMA) Honorary Member award. "This is one of the highest awards [...]]]></description>
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		<title>COUNTY BUYS CE FRANKLIN BUILDING</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a combined news release Beaver County and the Town of Viking announced the County’s purchase of the CE Franklin property located in Viking. On June 10, CE Franklin Ltd. announced its decision to close its Viking store effective July 1. At that time Doug Schaffner, Regional Manager, East Central Region said as the economy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Viking's Mayor voices concern over vote reversal by Beaver County</title>
		<link>http://eastcentraltimes.com/?p=1586</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The request by Beaver County to purchase land in Viking which was rejected by town council on Monday, Aug. 15 has since been rescinded and Mayor Marlene Grandinetti is not happy. Mayor Grandinetti spoke to the reversed decision which involves the C.E. Franklin building and which was brought back to council for reconsideration during a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hucaluk returns to Viking School as principal</title>
		<link>http://eastcentraltimes.com/?p=1582</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The new school year is always full of exciting changes, but for Viking School, this year will see one major change in particular, as it welcomes Brett Hucaluk as the new Principal. Hucaluk has a lot of experience in this field as he has been teaching since 1991 and working in administration since 2002. He [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Organizers pleased with Vikings in the Streets attendance and results</title>
		<link>http://eastcentraltimes.com/?p=1570</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Viking Mayor Marlene Grandinetti, centre, presented volunteers Jaimee Russnak, left, and Jory Hafso with single roses to thank them for all their help with the Vikings in the Streets event. Although the final numbers are not in yet, organizers say the Vikings in the Streets event which took place in Viking on Aug. 20 proved [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lamont County Ratepayers Association meets with Council</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Lamont County Ratepayers Association made a presentation to County Council last week to share some concerns and issues with the Reeve and Councillors over perceived irregularities with purchases and how tax dollars are being spent. Association President Sharmon Holyk, Vice-President Andy Shupenia and Ray Lopushinsky appeared as a delegation at the Aug. 16 meeting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Distracted Driving Legislation in effect Sept. 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tofield RCMP Staff Sgt. Jim Warren knows how easy it is to become distracted while driving and the dangers it presents; that's why he is a huge proponent of the province's distracted driving law which begins in a few short weeks. By and large, Sgt. Warren says there is a lot of public support for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heat and dry wind conditions are needed for crop growth</title>
		<link>http://eastcentraltimes.com/?p=1563</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“We went from feast to famine,” says Lamont County Ag Fieldman Terry Eleniak when asked how the recent deluge of rain has affected the crops in the county. “We were sitting comfortably for the amount of snow that had accumulated which had turned into spring moisture. It’s allowed many producers throughout the county to farm [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bruderheim Heartland Ag Days</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mother Nature smiled on all three days of this year’s Bruderheim Heartland Ag Days that featured a parade, professional chuckwagon and chariot races, the trick riding team of Amber and Krista Graham, a trade show, petting zoo and plenty of food. The weekend events began with the chuckwagon and chariot races on Friday night, which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>All for STARS is honoured for their fund raising efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:25:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Greg Powell, CEO of STARS, points to the All for STARS logo on the tail of the STARS helicopter, in recognition of their significant contributions The All for STARS group received very special recognition of their 18 years, and over $250,000 dollars in donations from STARS this past Sunday in Forestburg. The group logo [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CWB meeting held in Forestburg</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The CWB held a crucial meeting at the Forestburg Community Hall on Friday, Aug. 5th regarding dismantlling the farmers' single desk for wheat and barley on August 1, 2012 and what is at stake. Agricultural Relations Representative, Greg Bialobzski, introduced Allan Oberg, President of the CWB, then Bill Woods, District 4 followed by Wendy Kaplan [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Local youth follow the tug to explore the world down under</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are some who graduate high school, attend college, find a job and settle down. There are others who feel the world tugging at them to be explored, and choose a different path, be it temporary, or permanent. Local young men and woman Tanlon Knibbs, Shawn Felgate, Kurtis Clarkson, Bryce Armstrong, and Karla Ness felt [...]]]></description>
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