Striking Nature Tales Highlight Prairie Weather Wonders
Leo Le Maire from The Pas recalls being struck by lightning and treated for heart effects that proved benign. Similar bolts hit a Binscarth John Deere tractor, leaving no injuries. The piece blends local nature notes from Shoal Lake Star and Watrous visitors, plus forecasts of an early hard frost in Bow Island.
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Leo le Maire
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Pas
Opasquia
Leo
Shoal Lake
Binscarth
John Deere
Watrous
Prairies
Dispose of chemical containers at proper sites
A notice urges farmers and applicators to take empty pesticide containers to designated disposal sites and to place plastics and metals in separate areas. The writer lists office hour changes due to rules and notes ongoing spraying of leafy spurge, its risks to cattle, and to call 764 2128 with questions.
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John
Remarkable Calgary Ripple: 14-Year-Old Randell Breaks Records
Kathryn Randell, granddaughter of Charlie Randell from Hamiota, shines in Alberta with top finishes at the Calgary Triton Invitational, Alberta Summer Swimming Association Regent Championships, and Alberta Summer Swim Long Course Provincials. She set provincial age group records in 11-12 girls 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle, and 50m backstroke while earning three golds and multiple firsts.
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Hamiota
Charlie Randell
Alberta
Kathryn Randell
Lethbridge Summer Swim Club
Calgary
Edmonton
Farmer's Market Opens New Season in Hamiota
Hamiota's Farmer's Market starts a new summer season with Friday operations from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot by the community centre. Vendor signups contact Ross Robertson at 764-2312. Carol Kidd becomes Senior Services Coordinator on June 14 and Ethel Robertson leaves Support Services for Seniors. The town hosts the Big Bike at the Hamiota Fair with teams or individuals sought by Gwen Snell.
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Hamiota’s Farmer's Market
Ross Robertson
Carol Kidd
Ethel Robertson
Carol
Ethel
Midwest Recreation Office
Arras
Gwen Snell
Individu
Memory Walk raises funds for Alzheimer Society in small turnout
Alzheimer Society Memory Walk occurred Sunday June 13 with eight participants. Despite the small turnout, $772 was raised for the cause. Nine grade 6 students in the School Safety Patrol Program earned a trip to the Brandon Sportsplex sponsored by the Hamiota Lions Club, joined by Myra Gregory and RCMP Constable Joe Bankowski.
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Alzheimer Society
Brandon Sportsplex
Hamiota Lions Club
Myra Gregory
Joe Bankowski
Hamiota R.C.M.P
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Chris
Hanna Herald
Mie U.ott
Bowsland
Fred McGuiness
Gwenda
Sid Lewis
Randell
Farmer’s Market
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Wanda Strachan
Nesbitt
Birtle, Rossburn
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Birtle
Rossburn
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