Viking Health Care Auxiliary celebrates 25 years of service with anniversary tea

Viking Health Care Auxiliary celebrates 25 years of service with anniversary tea

The Viking Health Care Centre Auxiliary celebrated 25 years of service to the community with an anniversary tea at the Viking Legion on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Auxiliary Chairperson Annie Hruza welcomed everyone and read a history of the auxiliary and the many services that have been performed for patients and within the health centre.

Holden’s Evan Ligard takes 1st place at CFR’s mutton busting event – two brothers compete in exciting competition at Northlands

Holden’s Evan Ligard takes 1st place at CFR’s mutton busting event – two brothers compete in exciting competition at Northlands

Two local cowboys competed among 8 other young cowboys and cowgirls at the Edmonton Canadian Finals Rodeo on November 8th for the exciting mutton busting event.

Viking School Achievement Award winners

Viking School Achievement Award winners

The Viking School Achievement Awards were held the evening of Oct. 27 at the Viking School gymnasium.

Principal Adam Madsen acted as master of ceremonies for the evening, welcoming everyone and congratulating the students on their achievements. The winner of the Governor General’s Academic Medal was Leah Wilkins.

New county council sworn-in – Reeve Jim Kallal, Deputy Reeve Barry Bruce and Acting Reeve Gene Hrabec

New county council sworn-in – Reeve Jim Kallal, Deputy Reeve Barry Bruce and Acting Reeve Gene Hrabec

Jim Kallal is the reeve of Beaver County following an organizational meeting of the newly elected council on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Kallal, who represents Division 1, was the only councillor nominated and went in by acclamation.