Trochu Council welcomed Colin Lowden, of Studios Alberta to their September 13 meeting, to discuss aspects of the affordable housing projects he has completed in Alberta communities. Trochu Council is wanting to explore options for building such a housing complex in Trochu and some of Council did take the opportunity to tour one of these facilities. Mr. Lowden also brought along his main builder to help answer the more direct questions regarding construction and land. Studios Alberta have experi
Linden Fire and Rescue receives new Tanker Truck
Kneehill County Reeve, Carol Calhoun, Linden Fire Chief, Jeremy Regehr, and Regional Fire Coordinator, Niall Sharpe officially welcomed Linden's new tanker into the fold.
The tanker holds 3000 gallons of water and pumps at 1000 gallons per minute. It is the first custom cab for this region, and seats six firefighters. Both, the County with its major monetary contribution, and the volunteer firefighters through their own fundraising efforts, have a lot to be proud of. It boasts 515 horsepower (w
7th Annual Prairie Christian Academy Sabres Athletic Banquet raises $24,000
Jon Radcliffe, All-Round World Champion Auctioneer, finds a lucky home for this Sydney Crosby jersey at the 7th Annual Prairie Christian Academy Sabres Athletic Banquet held at Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church on Saturday, October 2. The crowd of over 200 enjoyed a full evening with a three course meal, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, and a guest speaker. Bernie Doan, former director of Circle Square Ranch in Halkirk, AB, and father of Shane Doan and Leighann Reimer, was this
Elnora Bank Robber pleads guilty to charges
June 11, 2010 will be remembered for years to come by staff of ATB Financial in Elnora.
A masked bandit wielding a knife made off with over $19,000 in cash.
After a lengthy investigation by Three Hills RCMP, Jean Herve Veilletter was arrested and charged with robbery armed with a knife, robbery with a disguise and two counts of forcible confinement.
On September 30, 2010 Veilletter pled guilty to these offences, and received seven and one half years in jail. He is also required to pay restitution.
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