Appreciation shown
BY PEGGY ICETON
(L) Eileen Basarab, Gail Soderquist, Marg Pepper, Ida Fell – 45 years of selflessness.April 18, in the Burnside Performing Arts Center, Greenview FCSS was the host for Volunteer Appreciation Night.
The band Homemade Jam entertained the crowd while dinner was served and being eaten, which consisted of yummy beef on a bun and an abundance of salads. There was excitement in the air as everyone knew why they were present at such a momentous occasion.
It was time to thank the volunteers who make a difference in our community and people’s lives. Being honored tonight were long time volunteers, from one year of volunteering service to 45 years and still going strong.
In attendance were Town Mayor Vern Lymburner and Councilor Tom Burton
A double header
The Valleyview Trade and Home Show received a warm reception, despite the unrelenting winds on May 11, 12. Approximately 100 vendors/exhibitors from Valleyview, the immediate area and beyond descended upon the Polar Palace Arena and Red Willow Curling Rink.
High School Rodeo beat
By Brett Patterson
With the spring portion underway of the Alberta High School and Junior High Rodeo Association local area cowboys and cowgirls have a big weekend ahead of them, both
Sturgeon Lake School: A sense of belonging that makes a world of difference
By Brett Patterson
Sturgeon Lake School in the 2011-12 academic year has changed the traditional ways of teaching to a new model of education and learning for students with SCcyber High. This past Wednesday Sturgeon Lake School
Finding the Mark
Valleyview resident Dana Adolphson competed at the Canadian National “Mother of all Shoots” Archery championship in Red Deer March 2 and 3. Adolphson came home with a bronze in the Novice female release.
Adolphson’s journey to
Creativity comes from the heart
By Joan Plaxton, staff
He has a smile that lights up the room. Amando Clavano, who works as a server at the Horizon Steakhouse likes to make the customers happy. “I enjoy decorating the restaurant
New CAO plans to stay awhile
Douglas Cavers, the new CAO for the MD of Greenview has held this position since Jan. 31, 2012. Cavers, his wife and their two children are currently renting a place. “I plan to be here for some time, so at some
Liquor store break-in
At approximately 4:30 am on Jan. 20 a break and enter occurred at the Valleyview Liquor Station on Highway Street. Two male suspects entered the store by breaking the glass in the front door with a tire iron. Upon entering the store the males proceeded directly to the vodka isle, which
Atop the Standings
The entire Hillside defense emerges at Pioneers’ ball carrier Taylor Stewart for the stop.
Kelsey Johnson had 299 yards rushing and four touchdowns in the victory over Peace River on Monday.
Check out this football action!
Those who can teach
Sharley Howey reignited her passion for gymnastics since moving to Valleyview with her family and now has earned a provincial silver medal for this athlete’s favourite sport.
Howey competed in the gymnastic Provincial Championship on April 21 in
Future unclear
The Jets annual meeting this year had much more of a serious tone as the team decided what to do for next year and future years, to keep senior hockey a part of the Valleyview sport scene.
What
Silver lining
For Sydni Drysdale and her GPRC women’s curling team they were one win away from being Canada’s best collegiate curling team.
The CCAA curling Nationals were held in Peterborough, Ontario from March 20-24, with the top
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