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Bard's Backyard to feature

 

Calgary has "Shakespeare in the Park" and Vancouver has "Bard on the Beach", but Three Hills can boast "Bard's Backyard", an annual summer Shakespearean comedy that takes place in the Arts Academy's backyard. The Bard is a title bestowed on William Shakespeare as one of the greatest poets and dramatists of the Western world. This year Bard's Backyard features "Twelfth Night" set in the 1930's and is a comedy of mistaken identity, love triangles, and witty jabs at the powerful. Pretty much sta

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With the help of surrounding area gardeners and continued ideal growing conditions, the 56th annual Acme Flower and Vegetable Show, to be held Wednesday, August 18 should provide superb displays for all to enjoy. Classes are available for pre-school, junior (6-9 years), intermediate (10-12), youth (13-17) and adults. If folk contribute as you are able - even one or two entries totalled with others can help to make a successful show.
Entry lists are available at Beiseker Home Hardware and Pharmac

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Bike Enthusiasts enjoy the open road
No dues. No meetings. No minutes.
"It's certainly not a club," says Three Hills' Glenn Loewen, "it's not a gang, and we have no leader."
It's just a group of area motorcycle enthusiasts who look forward to Wednesday evenings because they meet at the Catholic Church parking lot at 6 pm and hit the open road together.
The group is so informal and loose knit that no one takes attendance; you come if you want, and there are no logbooks or recorded history. The weekly "open to anyone with a bike" ri

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Arboretum 'Friend-raiser' draws 185

Staff at the Trochu Arboretum anxiously kept scanning the skies on July 22, trying to make a decision as to where their annual Friendraising Supper should be held. Clouds were rolling around, but didn't appear too threatening, so set-up began at the grounds with option of racing to the Community Centre if necessary. The crowd of 185 arrived and soon the tables were full.
Arlene Denomme took over the emcee duties in the absence of President Glen Smyth, welcoming everyone and invited Pastor Alla

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