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$799,991 pumped into OC wetlands

$799,991 pumped into OC wetlands

Grant money keeps raining for Olds College research projects, as the college recently announced it had received a $799,991 grant from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation to finish constructing the wetlands and to install water recirculation pumps
CESD projecting $1.1 million deficit for 2012-13

CESD projecting $1.1 million deficit for 2012-13

Chinook's Edge School Division is projecting a $1.1 million deficit in 2012-13 after the board passed the preliminary budget last week.The deficit will be covered through reserves.‘I'm quite pleased with the budget.
Palliative care project aims to heighten public awareness

Palliative care project aims to heighten public awareness

Pull quote:New federal funding aimed at helping increase palliative care services available at the community level is good news, say West Central Alberta palliative care and hospice caregivers.
Weather continues to cause concern but flooding dissipates

Weather continues to cause concern but flooding dissipates

Rainy, stormy weather last week continued to cause havoc in the region although overland flooding had dissipated.
Water Valley rodeo rounding up history

Water Valley rodeo rounding up history

The Water Valley Rodeo has wrapped for the year and already the planning has started for next year's event, said organizers.
Angle Energy moves to quell fracking fears

Angle Energy moves to quell fracking fears

With a goal to counter increasing media attention on the potential dangers of horizontal fracking, Calgary-based Angle Energy Inc.
A-Soo-Wuh-Um to become campsite again

A-Soo-Wuh-Um to become campsite again

After a seven-year hiatus, A-Soo-Wuh-Um campground will soon offer overnight camping once again.
Poplar Ridge gets new playground

Poplar Ridge gets new playground

Red Deer County council was all smiles Tuesday morning when three young girls from Poplar Ridge School requested just over $15,000 to help with a playground build for their school and community.
Red Deer Catholic division adopting social media presence

Red Deer Catholic division adopting social media presence

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools will be developing a social media presence following the board passing a recommendation on the issue at the board's last meeting on June 5.
Wild Rose challenge shooting for $100K

Wild Rose challenge shooting for $100K

The Wild Rose Hockey Challenge is shooting for a major fundraising target this year, MP Blake Richards announced earlier this month.
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