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The Lions Farm wrapped up their first year of farming.
This would have never happened without exceptional support from some of our local business’s and community members. The support and efforts of everyone involved has provided funds that will be distributed throughout our community.
A summary of the support that was provided by businesses and community members
During the early morning hours on Nov. 21, police received a complaint of a suspicious incident at a business southwest of Viking.
The complainant advised a white Chevy pickup with two males drove into the yard and when he confronted them, they said they were looking for a place to sleep. The truck then departed without further incident.
Later that morning, police received a complaint of a calf
Colton Skori, a Viking School Grade 7 student and member of the Irma 4-H Club is “Proud to Bee a 4-H’er,” and he has entered a contest to prove it. Now, he’s looking for supporters to vote for him in order to win prizes for his club.
The contest ends on Nov. 30, meaning there is only one day left.
The contest is sponsored by 4-H Canada and Syngenta. Syngenta is an agriculture research company dedicated to “bringing plant potential to life.” Their website states
On Nov. 14, a citizen attended the detachment to report she was being harassed by a co-worker. After discussing the situation, it was determined the co-worker’s actions did not constitute criminal harassment at this time and no charge could be laid.
That afternoon, police were called to a two vehicle collision on 50th Street in Viking where one vehicle backed into another. The driver of the offending vehicle was
Residents of Viking and area were shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of former Viking Mayor Marlene Grandinetti on Nov. 12.
In memory of Marlene, The Weekly Review asked those who worked alongside her about her time and accomplishments as mayor.
Marlene and her husband Howard moved to Viking, as a retirement community, in 2006. Just four short years later in 2010 when the time came for Viking to elect a new mayor, she threw her hat into the ring.
Marlene was
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There, Starke talked briefly about some of the issues Alberta farmers are having with this year’s late harvest, saying that some have