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Pioneer Days - A 1910 Fairbanks Morse Model 15-25 tractor from the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin was driven during a demonstration pull to the delight of spectators at the Markerville Vintage Machinery Club’s Pioneer Days Sunday. Participating in the two day event were tractors and farm equipment of many colours and names including Hart Parr, Oliver, McCormick, Cockshutt, Lanz, Titan, Allis Chalmers, IH Farmall, Case, John Deere, Massey Harris, and McCormick Deering. The event also included a display of antique cars and pick-up trucks, threshing demonstrations, tractor pulls, slow races, and jam sessions. A highlight for children was the Cream Can Train
Photo: STEVE DILLS

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Councillors added Vernon to list of sites they’ll visit
A quick trip to Vernon has been added to Lacombe County councillors’ agenda as they grapple with what they want future recreation vehicle resorts to look like.
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D-Day anniversary, battlefields tour an emotional experience
Plenty of tears were shed as emotions ran high during a trip to Normandy for the 65th anniversary of D-Day.treatment.
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Soil moisture extremely low, Lacombe County declares disaster
Lack of rainfall in the past two months has led to dire conditions for farmers, a fact that was recognized by Lacombe County councillors, last Thursday, when they declared the county an agricultural disaster area, joining a growing number of other Alberta municipalities.
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Councillors split on zoning of former Four Seasons Trailer Park
After reviewing recommendations on how to prohibit the former Four Seasons Trailer Park from being developed as an apartment complex, Sylvan Lake councillors appear to remain split on the two options.
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Contract awarded for pavement repairs
During a special meeting, June 22, Sylvan Lake councillors...
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Many Canadians ‘getting away’ to cottages in places like Sylvan Lake
Owning a get-away property on the water is still a prime interest for many Canadians, including those in Alberta who continue to turn to Sylvan Lake.
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