Federal prison escapee recaptured in Beaver County
On Thursday morning, July 4, Kalum Christian Auger, 31, who had escaped Stan Daniels Healing Centre on May 30, which is a minimum-security federal prison in Edmonton, was arrested in…
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Chucks and Chariots weekend another exhilarating event
From Friday, July 5, to Sunday, July 7, the Cloverlodge Stampede Grounds in Viking were the location of some intense action with the annual Chucks and Chariot races. Excited crowds…
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Nothing but praise for new raw water sale outlet as word spreads
With CAO Doug Lefsrud saying the Viking seasonal filtered raw water station is getting good reviews, council was informed at the June 17 regular meeting of the station’s water use…
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Viking Council reverses decision not to post meetings online
Viking Council has reversed last month’s decision not to post meetings on its website. The topic was revisited following second thoughts on the part of Deputy Mayor Cindy Lefsrud, who…
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Letter from Bob Layton after Tofield event
Dear Editor; Since 2017, I have spoken at various functions and told stories from my two books, Welcome to Radio and “I’ll puke in your pocket!” My books are then…
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Tofield Airport tarmac used to test jet powered car
Ryan McQueen, 49, from Sherwood Park, tested out his twin jet powered car, Insanity, on Thursday, June 20, at the Tofield Airport. McQueen, which is his actual surname, drives a…
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Ambulance struck by gravel truck
Around 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, an ambulance transporting a stable patient was struck by an eastbound Super B side dump gravel truck at the intersection of Highway 14…
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Hot Wing Eating Contest new “hot” fundraiser for contestants
Viking’s Royal Purple put on a Hot Wings Eating Contest that those who brave enough to be contestants will never likely forget - if only due to the “hotness” factor…
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New Village of Holden logo chosen from 17 submissions
During Holden’s annual Farmer’s Day celebration on Saturday, June 8, the Village unveiled their brand-new logo, chosen from the 17 design submissions from community members. Nilan Kostyk’s design, a resident…
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‘Ride For Dad’ roars through Tofield streets over weekend
The Edmonton area Ride For Dad trip, which is an initiative to raise awareness and funds for research for prostate cancer, took place on Saturday, June 8. The group was…