Keeping options open   
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Josh Chalmers Multimedia Journalist When Wheatland County decided to pull out of the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) in 2009 the issue was centred around the need to remain autonomous as a municipal government.

Thinking regionally   
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Josh Chalmers Multimedia Journalist With five different municipalities occupying the same Wheatland region the importance of thinking regionally can’t be overlooked.

Reaching for the rings    
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Josh Chalmers Multimedia Journalist Hannah Meers has always wanted to be an Olympian, or at least ever since she took up sailing competitively at the age of 10. A little luck, a friendship and a lot of talent have breathed new life into that dream.

Fire and Ice   
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Aaron Chatha Multimedia Journalist After spending last year entertaining families in the DisneyLand parade, Calgary Dance Express is putting on a show on March 3 at the Cheadle Hall. Tickets are $35, doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Psychics see Strathmore in the near future   
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Aaron Chatha Multimedia Journalist A touch of the supernatural is coming to Strathmore on Feb. 1, as the Psychic Fair sets up shop at the Civic Centre. Psychic and medium Raven will be on site to provide her insights, using her 30 years of experience in the field.

Trying out the badlands   
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Kirsten Mundy Standard Editor Council will be dishing out .50 cents per capita in the 2012 budget to join the Canadian Badlands Association after a presentation was made in December 2011. “In their recent presentation… a lot has changed,” said Sobol.

Paying attention on the road    
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Aaron Chatha Multimedia Journalist When the distracted driving law was passed this summer in Alberta, it meant a major change for many motorists in the province. Bad driving habits had to be curbed and officers were on the look out for cell phone usage while on the road.

Kings look to returning Fox during playoff push    
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Josh Chalmers Multimedia Journalist “Sick,” is Strathmore Wheatland Kings Manager Bob Groves best estimation of how to describe newly returning forward Ross Fox. “His puck sense is outstanding. He sees everything on the ice.

Another Great Skate   
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Kirsten Mundy Standard Editor For the few people who weren’t at Kinsmen Park last Family Day, it was a huge success. The skating, hot chocolate, music; it was just an awesome way to spend a holiday Monday.

A coupon for your money woes   
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Aaron Chatha Multimedia Journalist For those looking to save more in Strathmore, you’re not alone. Jackie’s No Cents Couponing is a Facebook group started by Jackie Dalstra to help people get started in couponing.

A challenge for small businesses   
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Aaron Chatha Multimedia Journalist It’s always a struggle starting up a new business and trying to make it grow.