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Thursday, October 10, 2013
Targeting East Central Alberta
Volume 102 No. 41
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Blessings for furry friends Katie Davis News Reporter Proud pet owners gathered in homage to their beloved pets as St. George’s Anglican church in Stettler held it’s first ever animal service of blessing on Saturday, October 5. The first hosting of such an event at the Church was attended by a small but enthusiastic group of people and animals; including Golden Retriever Abby, Blue Tick Heeler Cross Scooter and pensive cat Carl and their respective families. Pastor Carolyn Langford said she’d always wished to hold the event but was
not typically able to fit the unique service into her busy fall schedule. Due to October being a symbolic month for animal blessing, she wished to stand true to a specific day of worship. “The feast of St. Francis, who is noted for his relationship with animals, is the fourth of October [and this date] is usually when these blessings occur,” Pastor Langford says. “Usually the feast has crept up on me too quickly, but this year I’ve been thinking about it since the spring, so I sort of had it blocked out in my mind as something I’ve always wanted to do.” Turn to We ask, Pg 19
Local boy to see his name in lights Katie Davis News Reporter
St. George’s Anglican church in Stettler went ‘to the dogs’ (and cat) on Saturday, October 5 for the church’s first ever animal blessing service. ECA Review/K. Davis
A local Coronation boy will soon be hitting the big time. Joe Brigley (11) was recently chosen as the understudy of Michael Banks, a leading role in the Broadway Performance Mary Poppins, for the spring 2014 production in Calgary and Edmonton. Joe will be the understudy for the main role of Banks, as
INDEX Coronation Council .........................2 Stettler Council................................3 RCMP .......................................... 3, 4, 7 Alliance News ...................................5 Stettler County ................................5 Editorial, letters...............................6 Clearview Public Schools..............8 Obituaries........................................ 10 Agriculture ................................20, 21 Classifieds ................................. 22-24 Sudoku .............................................24 Real Estate & Homes ..............25-27 Hunting Page..................................28
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well as part of the ensemble in the play. The whirlwind experience began when the Brigleys heard of the auditions while they happened to be in Edmonton where the trials were being held. “I asked Joe if he was interested, and he said ‘yes!’” says mom Brenda Brigley, “so he went to the audition and three days later he got the part.” Turn to Rehearsals, Pg 18
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