November 2024 - Caribou Publishing

In Lieu of Christmas Cards campaign back

The In Lieu of Christmas Cards campaign by the Viking Legion has begun with boxes set out last week in various locations in Viking, including The Weekly Review office. Every…

editor November 27, 2024

Weekly Review News

Viking Ag Society defies snow storm with large crowd for ‘Duelling Pianos’ event

The Viking and District Agricultural Society held a highly successful gala fundraising event at the Viking community Hall Saturday, November 23. “The evening was a complete success,” said Ag Society…

editor November 27, 2024

Lamont Leader News

Christmas season begins throughout region

Christmas activities begin in earnest around the Lamont County region this weekend and all the following weekends, as it moves toward December and then towards Dec. 25. In Bruderheim on…

editor November 27, 2024

Lamont Leader News

Bruderheim cuts ribbon on expanded water reservoir

Amid strange security precautions, Bruderheim town officials and other dignitaries cut the ribbon for the community’s $5.9 million water reservoir expansion which greatly enhances Bruderheim’s growth potential. Mayor Karl Hauch,…

editor November 20, 2024

Tofield Mercury News Weekly Review News

Holden Council changes tax penalty bylaw to ease into penalties

Holden Village Council has changed their tax payment and penalties bylaw to introduce penalties gradually, instead of an 18 per cent charge being added shortly following the payment deadline. Council…

editor November 13, 2024

Lamont Leader News

EIPS down another trustee – now at 7

EIPS trustee Jacqueline Shotbolt resigned from the division board effective Oct. 31 due to relocating outside of her ward of Fort Saskatchewan. Shotbolt’s resignation leaves only seven members left of…

editor November 13, 2024

Lamont Leader News

Alberta Municipal Affairs tells Leader it expects transparency from local councils

The office of municipal affairs responded to an email request for information from the Lamont Leader regarding the use of extended closed sessions in council meetings, after more than 80…

editor November 13, 2024

Weekly Review News

Old buildings torn down to make way for development on Viking’s main street

The town is tearing down two adjacent buildings on Viking’s main street in the last few days to put them up for sale and make way for possible development projects.…

editor November 6, 2024

Viking RCMP Weekly Review News

New Viking RCMP Commander – Sgt. Stack says he hopes to build on community relationships

Sgt. Ray Stack, the new commander of the Viking RCMP Detachment, aims to enhance community engagement while addressing property crime and vehicle theft. He brings experience from Vegreville and plans to focus on crime prevention initiatives. Stack encourages residents to report suspicious individuals and emphasizes the importance of securing their belongings.

editor November 6, 2024

Lamont Leader News

‘Fill the Tree’ helps fill empty bellies at Christmastime

For nine years the end of October has marked the start of the “Fill the Tree” campaign at the Lamont Leader. This is where staff and associates of the Leader,…

editor November 6, 2024