Taiyo Early Childhood Education Centre, located at 117 Main St. Acme, Alberta, and led by Program Supervisor Dana Christiansen, is a non-profit organization which has a vision for increased high-quality, education-focused childcare spaces in our community. Taiyo is governed by a board consisting of persons with education and business backgrounds.

Expanding local businesses has created an increased demand for childcare spaces. The Taiyo board is focused on community-building as they assist

Paul Frere had the honor of receiving the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta), in Didsbury, for Community Involvement: Parish Council and Church Choir, Trochu Hall Board, Trochu Arena, 4-H Horse Riding Club, 50 Year member of Trochu Elks # 168, maintained and drove the Trochu Community for 15 years, was President of the Highway 21 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, started Tractor pulling in Central Alberta and is dedicated to Family and Community.

Three Hills RCMP responded to 252 calls in January.

There were five 911 hang-ups, one abduction of a person under 16- unfounded, five animal calls - dogs and cattle, nine assaults and one assault with a weapon.

RCMP assisted four other agencies, there were three breaches of peace files, four business break and enters - two unfounded, two break and enters and seven break and enter to a residence - three unfounded.

Police handled one child welfare act, two sudden deaths, four warrant apprehension

Acme ELKS Exalted Ruler Corry Ward, pictured right, presents a donation of $5,000 to Mayor of Acme Bruce McLeod to be used for the upkeep and upgrades of playgrounds throughout the Village of Acme.