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This spring, Carly Maxwell, daughter of Laurie and Kirk Maxwell, received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree from the University of Alberta (U of A), with the authorization to administer drugs by injection.
Following her graduation and completion
The Town of Viking Council met for their regular monthly meeting on July 17.
Councillors first discussed the “final draft” of the license agreement negotiated between the Town and Cloverlodge Stampede Association for the use of the rodeo grounds in town.
Councillors were mostly in acceptance of the agreement, however
Last week, Viking/Beaver FCSS, Viking RCMP, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Traffic Safety, The Town of Viking and Viking Fire and Rescue (all part of the Beaver County Traffic Safety Committee) came together to host a Bike Rodeo and
On July 17, police received a complaint of a break and enter south of Bruce. The complainant became angry with the telecoms operator and hung up before he provided detailed information which would allow police to proceed with an investigation, including the exact location of the incident or his identity.
On Sunday, July 16 a group of former Irma district students gathered at the Extendicare to honour the Irma district’s two oldest-living school teachers, Irene Fluevog, who recently turned 105, and Solveig Raasok.
The group was working on an historical record of the “legacy of education” in the Irma district, which will be displayed
The 19th annual Kinsella Graveldome Bullarama took place on Wednesday, July 12. Thirty P.B.R. bull riders took on 30 top Canadian bulls, including some local stock from Skori Bucking Bulls. The warm weather and clear skies brought many fans out to fill the stands around the arena.
All 30 riders took on their first bull in the first round, attempting to earn a score that would qualify them for the top-ten.
On July 11, police stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 14. The driver could not produce valid registration so was issued violation tickets for both offences.
That afternoon, police received third party information regarding a domestic situation involving the retrieval of property from a residence. Police spoke with one of the involved parties and