Being a kid automatically equals fun but being a kid in the Barber home gives fun a whole new meaning.
Brothers Keatz, Hunter and Phineas are part of a world of creativity most children can only dream about.
Olga Brokop celebrates 100th Birthday
Olga Brokop
Olga Brokop celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 18, the actual day, at Vialta Lodge with relatives and friends present.
17 cars fall off Fabyan bridge
Photo courtesy of Star News, Wainwright - Kelly Clemmer
There were no injuries when a train derailment on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 21, sent 17 cars of a 31-car train off the Fabyan trestle bridge into the valley below.
Outdoor School immerses students in out-of-doors
Viking recently played host to a group of students from an unique school in Saskatoon.
The Grade 11 students came from a type of system called the Outdoor School (ODS).
Primary Care Network comes to Viking
The Primary Care Network (PCN) – Kal-yna Country officially opened its doors on Monday, Jan 9 at the Viking Medical Clinic.
The Viking network will be affiliated with the PCN in Vegreville, providing services for patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes and also focusing on obstetrical care, before and after delivery.
Equestrian rider travelling to USA for horse shows
One of Viking’s local equestrian riders will be leaving Alberta to go the U.S.A at the end of the month. Willow Wemp will be travelling to Purcell, Oklahoma for two to three months to participate in horse shows there.
Willow Wemp
Wemp is going to travel and live with her aunt Debbie Hill while in Oklahoma; they will be leaving Viking sometime around Jan 26.
Snowy Owls seen in Holden, Bruce
Bruce photographer Richard Goerg captures a snowy owl
It is impossible to say if these pictures are of the same unique Snowy Owl or if they are two totally different birds.
Mayor addresses taxpayer concerns
Viking Mayor Marlene Grandinetti says town council is currently working on land use bylaws to outline better use of town property and, in doing so, is striving to establish a prosperous future for Viking.
Mayor Grandinetti
WORD ON THE STREET
On January 10, police received a request from a local business owner, he advised that a collection agency has been contacting him over the last couple of months.
The agency is calling at different times of the day and asking for different names.
A phone number was located and the agency was contacted by the police. While speaking with the agency it was determined that they were calling the wrong number and will be contacting the business to apologize.
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During the early morning hours of January 15, police received a complaint of injury to an animal.
The complaint stated a subject that is known to the complainant was banging on her doors and windows, and also kicked her dog. This matter is still under investigation.
More see the Jan. 17/12 issue of the Viking Weekly Review
Conservation village project discussed
Plans are well underway for a unique project that organizers hope will put Viking on the provincial, national, and international map, and draw more people to the community.
Brian Rozmahel
The Town of Viking and Beaver County have agreed to work with Alberta Rural Sustainable Alternatives Net-work (ARSAN) and their conservation village project, which they believe will have positive spin off effects for the town and county.
