Community

Miles of Smiles

Rinaldo's walk/run was held in Irricana on June 6th to raise money for the "Smile Train" organization. The Smile Train organization affords children in developing countries who can't afford a cleft lip repair surgery the opportunity to have their lips repaired. This is a life changing surgery for children. A complete surgery cost is $250. This cause is near and dear to Rinaldo's heart, as he was born with a cleft lip and palette and was fortunate to have his lip repaired at the age of five mont

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Acme held its first Farmers Market at the curling rink during its Centennial Celebrations, but it doesn't stop there.
The Acme Community Angels have organized the Farmers Market to be held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday throughout July and August (July 14/28, Aug 11/25) in the Acme Curling Rink, through the south door entrance.
Vendors are now scheduled to bring you fresh fruit, local produce, baking, eggs, bison meat, homemade jewelry, tupperware, and hand painted glass items.
New vendors are welc

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Phil Callaway Invitational raises $25,000

 

On June 16, the rain held back just long enough for golfers to enjoy the first ever Phil Callaway Invitational golf tournament. The purpose was to raise money to renovate dorm rooms at Prairie, and $25,000 came in, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, golfers, and premiere sponsor, Steven C. Snyder.
"Best tournament ever," said local photographer Ron Nickel. "To have the President of Prairie meet you in the parking lot and carry your bags to your cart? It was something I won't forget

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Chris Penner, of Three Hills IGA, presents Deborah Sept, of Three Hills, with a $5,200 IGA Grocery Gift card. Deb was the Grand Prize winner at IGA's 25th Anniversary Celebration. Other winners included Donna Perry (Olympic pins), Helen Plant (MP3 player), Lynnel Christie (NHL Jersy and Hat), Jim McLellan (Team Canada Hoody), Nancy Vincent (GPS), J. Jones and Laurie Stelyk (Kicking Horse Coffee Gift Packs).

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