That's Life

It is a proven fact that children learn better when they learn on a level playing field. That means having the proper “Tools For School”.

For many years Kneehill Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and generous donations from community members, organizations and businesses have helped support the needs of hundreds of young students in the Kneehill area.

The cost of school supplies continues to increase and that can be extremely stressful on the family budget, the parents and

You know, when the weather is nice sometimes there are people out there who aren’t so nice.

I’m talking about crimes being committed in and around our communities more and more often.

There was a time, and not so many years ago, that the Three Hills RCMP Detachment district was the most crime free amongst all of the detachment contract jurisdictions in this great province of Alberta.

Well, those days are over.

Sunday’s home robbery took place in daylight. No, not at 6:30 am but

And in the blink of an eye, the August long weekend is upon us. Just the phrase, “Long Weekend” seems to turn many into maniacs. Highway speeds increase, traffic injuries, and fatalities increase. It’s bumper to bumper traffic on Friday and Monday afternoon while Saturday and Sunday seem relatively calm.

Many of you remember my ramblings about our years spent at Buffalo Lake. We spent 25 years of our lives as part-time residents of, “The Lake”. I know, I know, it&rs

It is National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada.

The Lifesaving Society designates the third week in July to focus community attention on the drowning problem and drowning prevention.

When it comes to your children, always remember, if you’re not within arms reach, you’ve gone too far. Always supervise children.

Do not drink and boat. Alcohol consumption is a factor in about 40% of boating-related fatalities.

Always wear a life jacket or an approved personal floatation device (PFD)