Former Viking student awarded Certificate of Excellence
Michelle Suddaby, daughter of Linda and Ed Suddaby, recently received a Certificate of Excellence from the University of Alberta Faculty...
Year: 2017
Word on the Street: VIKING RCMP REPORT TRUCK THEFTS, ATTEMPTED FUEL THEFT – MORE
On Feb. 13, police received a complaint of damage to mail boxes. This matter is still under investigation. That same...
Viking Family Day celebrations a big success
Family Day at the Viking Carena was a big success, with a large crowd eager to take in all the...
Viking will move on to second round of STSN contest
Viking has made the top ten in the Small Town Saturday Night (STSN) contest hosted by Big Valley Jamboree (BVJ)....
Viking Initiation team wins both games at home tournament
Saturday was a great day for hockey in Viking! The Viking Initiation Gas Kings held their annual tournament on Saturday,...
Indoor Activity Centre almost ready for Grand Opening
The Viking Families 4 Fun (VF4F) Indoor Activity Centre will be officially opening at the Viking Carena on Family Day,...
Word on the Street: Viking RCMP report possible suicidal man okay
On Feb. 6, police received a complaint of a break and enter at an oilfield site at a rural location....
Viking, Irma see population increases in 2016 Census
The first results from Canada’s 2016 Census have been released. Currently, the only results available are population and dwelling counts,...
Beaver County Family Literacy “Learn at Play Every day”
Beaver County Family Literacy celebrated “Learn at Play Every Day.” This was the theme that was shared to celebrate National...
Word on the Street: VIKING RCMP REPORT STOLEN TRAILER RECOVERED
On Jan. 30, a citizen contacted police to advise she had received random text messages from an unknown female and...
Former area resident to run for Liberal Party leadership in Alberta
Former Viking/Irma area resident, and current mayor of St. Albert, Nolan Crouse, has announced his intention to run for leadership...
Food bank usage increases by seven times in four years
The Viking and Holden Area Food Bank had a very busy year in 2016. In fact, for more than four...