While most grain farmers spend January in the shop or planning next season's crop, Joe Vickers and Andy Meston are building stages and booking musicians for the annual Cold Bones Fest, happening Feb 6-8th in Drumheller.
Both Vickers and Meston are grain producers in Kneehill County and are well-versed in the seasonality of agriculture. Winter is when they turn their attention to the things that are harder to prioritize during the farm season: family, community, and art.
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Pictured are facilitators and participants of the Minds in Motion® program in Three Hills. Minds in Motion® is a free, dementia-friendly, community-based program that combines fitness, social connection, and cognitive activities. It is designed for anyone interested in preventing cognitive decline, as well as individuals in the early to middle stages of dementia, who are encouraged to participate alongside a friend, family member, or care partner. The program promotes physical activity
On December 22, Swalwell hosted its annual Christmas Concert for Swalwell and the surrounding area. There was a great turnout with lots of singing and snacking, with the highlight, of course, being the arrival of Santa Claus and his Elf. All the children received presents, and a good time was had by all.
A crowd of well over three hundred filled the Trochu Community Centre last Tuesday night to celebrate the season with the Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas Tour. Country recording artists George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett made a Trochu stop on their way from Halifax to Vancouver Island, one of 42 concert dates. They had the crowd singing along to some of their hit songs as well as a good number of Christmas tunes. Imagine George’s version of “Ring of Fire” accompanied by a kazoo