That's Life

The summer months are upon us. Those days of soda and pretzels and it better not be beer, especially if you are operating a motor vehicle.

And remember, driving while intoxicated just doesn’t mean you’ve had too much to drink. You can also be impaired through the use of cannabis products and prescription medications.

“Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is criminal and dangerous. If you have consumed alcohol, don’t drive. Call a taxi, use a ridesharing service or d

Canada Day comes but once a year on July 1. This is a very unusual year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of our beloved community celebrations, in and around Kneehill County have been cancelled in order to comply with social distancing. It’s hard to have a parade when we usually pack the roadside, with young and old alike. The kids collect all the candy they can carry and let’s not forget the ball tournaments, kid’s activities and community barbeques. Not this year. Ain&rs

Well folks, we can’t seem to catch a break in 2020. Weekend weather is getting a bad name around here but, hey, it could be worse, we could live in northeast Calgary. Tennis ball size hail and almost three inches of rain pounded northeast Calgary shutting down traffic and causing devastating damage to homes and vehicles in the region.

Hen egg sized hail caused devastation to farm buildings and homes west of Linden and golf ball sized hail destroyed roofs, skylights, windows and vehicle ext

It is an honor and a privilege to present the 2020 Graduating Classes of Kneehill County in this week’s issue.

This is no ordinary graduation year. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world, as we know it. Grads everywhere have had to deal with the postponement of their commencement celebrations. Many have been creative by holding virtual get-togethers. There have been parades, where possible. We have seen graduation photos line our boulevards. The students of the 2020 Grade 12 graduatin