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SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. — Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Olds, Alta., town crier Denis Patry to head east to praise Alberta! Patry and his wife and escort, Judy, expect to take part next August in the World Invitational Town Crier Competition in Kingston, Ont. “I get to promote my town and province and that’s what it’s all […] Read moreStories by Randy Fiedler
Fake cow joins staff
RED DEER — A simulated cow will soon add to the learning experience for Olds College students. Lucy, a bovine simulator complete with a calf named Lou, was unveiled to staff and students during the Cattleman’s College educational series. Dean of agriculture Tanya McDonald said the lifelike, anatomically correct machine will give students in the […] Read more
Program helps farmers under stress
BENALTO, Alta. – Twenty-two small town bands got some big time exposure at the eighth annual Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival in Benalto July 10-11. Co-organizer Rob Bouvier of Lacombe, Alta., began the event to promote his band, Slack Jaw. “There’s a lot of talent from a lot of small towns,” said the drummer. “And […] Read more
