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School buses no longer renting to community groups

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The Battle River School Division (BRSD) no longer rents out its school buses to community groups. The decision is effective May 1.

“This was an administrative decision, not a decision made by the board,” said communications officer for BRSD Diane Hutchinson. “But the decision was shared with the board earlier this spring to ensure they were aware.”

Brenda Johnson, director of transportation at BRSD, said

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Ryley mayor refutes rumour she is leaving post

Ryley Mayor Lavonne Swensen
Ryley Mayor Lavonne Swensen

Ryley Mayor Lavonne Svenson won’t be quitting her mayoral job anytime soon.

“I can unequivocally say I am not resigning,” she said, in an interview last Friday. She decided it was time to dispel a rumour which has been circulating via an anonymous letter.

The letter was delivered to people’s residences in the village. It stated

Armed robbery at Holden ATB
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Armed robbery at Holden ATB

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An armed robbery at the Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB) Financial Agency in Holden Monday afternoon resulted in three separate RCMP detachments racing to the scene. Two masked suspects got away with an undisclosed amount of money and the investigation is continuing.

The crime unfolded with the suspects, who had parked in the alley behind the building, walking between the ATB and Post Office buildings to access the street where they entered the ATB office.

Wearing ski masks, one held a hand gun while

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Total fire ban lifted in Tofield and other areas of Beaver County

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Tofield firefighters responded to a fire call southeast of town last Thursday afternoon. The fire took place just south of Highway 14 on the east side of Rge. Rd. 193.

The call was one of many that local firefighters have had to deal with of late. Due to dry conditions, Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) recently issued a total fire ban for Beaver County.

Since then, grass fires have kept local fire departments busy as

Tofield Snow Goose Chase thrills nature lovers
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Tofield Snow Goose Chase thrills nature lovers

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The annual Spring Nature Event, or Snow Goose Chase as it was named in earlier days, meant the Tofield Community Hall was filled with nature lovers of all ages looking for a chance to experience the many interesting facets and facts about wildlife and habitat.

The displays in the hall were