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Several grade 9 students from Hughenden, Hardisty and Irma schools, along with “astronaut” Luke Almberg having fun as they learn about space technology at the Telus World of Science during their tour on Nov. 7. Many learning outcomes were reinforced in a fun space-filled learning day. More Hughenden School news on page 7.
CORONATION TOWN COUNCIL
New doctor scheduled to arrive Coronation town councillors learned at their Nov. 10 regular town council meeting that a new doctor, Dr. Noelle O’Riordan will be arriving in Canada on December 17 and will be starting a practice in Coronation in January. The house for the new doctor is cleaned, painted and ready. “It was a big job,” said Coun. Jackie Brigley with the cleaning bill paid by the town
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Kid’s Page �������������������������������� 2 Big Valley news ������������������������ 3 Letter ��������������������������������������� 4 Clive / Clearview ���������������������� 5 Real Estate/Homes ������������������� 5 Lacombe county ����������������������� 6 Hughenden school news ��������� 7 Obituary ����������������������������������� 7 Agriculture ������������������������ 8 - 10 Puzzles ����������������������������� 11, 12 Classifieds / Careers �������� 11 - 13 Sports ������������������������������ 14 - 15
of $748.88. The addition of the new garage cost $33,650. Sgt. Darcy McGunigal gave an update to council stating the strategies used for crime prevention, one of three goals set out by the RCMP seemed to be effective as overall occurrences were down 43.5 per cent over last year, although property crimes were up four per cent.
OPINION: Put our money where our mouth is Page 4
McGunigal said they were keeping tabs of everyone living in the area under [court ordered] conditions, and following up with those habitual offenders. In the traffic safety program, McGunigal noted that there has been only two collisions this year compared to 12 or 13 last year. He also informed council that check stops will be coming
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with Alberta Transportation supplying extra resources. He reported that 17 child seats were inspected during the Child Seat Safety program held in October along with providing parents with a lot of good information. He noted there was not enough interest in the C.O.P. program at this time with only two applications. “Not a whole heck of a lot of
interest yet,” said McGunigal. “I don’t see it as going ahead.” Council was told of a new officer, Constable Dustin MacIntyre, who has just started with the detachment the first week of November. He will be riding along with another officer during the six month training period. A five minute in-camera session was held before the meeting was adjourned.
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