Year: 2016

A new initiative by the Battle River Alliance for Economic Development (BRAED) is designed to support local businesses and keep smaller communities surviving and thriving.

Holden Mayor and BRAED Vice-Chair Carl Marsh is enthusiastic about the soon to be launched campaign.

The “One Less Trip” idea supports the region’s business owners composed of 25 member communities across East Central Alberta.

“The ‘One Less Trip’ initiative will help business owners

- Tofield RCMP report on property thefts, break and enters and assaults; - The Health Foundation Community…

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The kids came to have fun at the Pokemon Go Party put on by the Tofield Library, and they weren’t disappointed.

And organizer Kaitlyn Monchak was very pleased with the results. “I would definitely say it’s a success, that’s for sure,” she said, amidst the laughter and other noise as children and youth enjoyed the many games on hand.

“We’re having a bunch of

- Tofield service road development and community hall projects stalled for now; - Tofield Chamber to contract…