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Seniors’ week celebrations show appreciation for elders in the community

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:35 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsFamily and Community Support Services (FCSS) is hosting a seniors’ celebration June 8 at Coyote Flats Pioneer Village and Prairie Tractor and Engine Museum just outside of Picture Butte.The event which gives recognition to older adults and their community contributions has been taking place in Alberta since 1986 and takes place from June 5-11.The FCSS Seniors’ Celebration will include lunch, music and prizes. The hoedown event will award prizes to the best-dressed cowboy and cowgirl who arrive dressed in their best western wear.Renee White, the senior services coordinator for the Barons-Eureka-Warner FCSS said the organization puts on a senior’s week event annually, and the events takes place in a different municipality each year.White said, “I think this is really important to recognize seniors. The event is an opportunity for seniors to meet  together. It is a chance for them to get together and renew some friendships, makes a new friends and just h...

Picture Butte Council Briefs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:35 GMT

The following are selected briefs from the May 29 regular meeting of Picture Butte council.Volunteer firefighter tax creditsAs a follow-up to the policy brought in back in February, Fire Chief of the Picture Butte fire department, Frank West said, based on the volunteer firefighters and their commitments in 2022, the figure was as budgeted. “This year we did include in the operating budget, $15,000 to the credit.” It was requested that council pass a motion in accordance with the MGA approving the credits as presented.Council passed the motion to approved the tax credit for the firefighters as presented.West said, “I do want to convey to council my appreciation for this policy. Being the second municipality that I know of in Alberta that has implemented this after Coaldale, I know after this passed through the budget I had a few calls from other municipalities who were very interested in the program and I shared some details with them. I how it goes further to support volunteer fire...

Coaldale gears up for Summer Fest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:35 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsAfter a successful rebrand and launch in 2022 of what was previously named “Settler Days,” Summer Fest is returning to Coaldale the weekend of August 12 for its second year of summer fun.Director of Recreation and  Community Services, Russ Tanner said, “The community feedback has been very positive at this point. We feel that the new dates for the event has already generated more interest as it avoids conflicts or direct competition with surrounding communities and their events, keeps us a little further away from Canada Day.”Tanner said since the change, the event was also allowed for new partnerships to take place, adding even more value to the weekend of events.“The Coaldale Custom Cruisers were able to fit the Summer Fest event into their circuit, so it was a really good timing for people that have those cars and like to show them off to be able to come to Coaldale where other dates in July were already taken by other shows.”Although the outdoor s...

Green Acres Foundation says no updates on Piyami Lodge rebuild

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:35 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsGreen Acres Foundation CEO Dawna Coslovi and Board Chair Jeff Carlson recently appeared before Lethbridge County Council as a delegation to provide an annual update during the June 1 regular council meeting.The delegation touched on tax requisitions, recent acquisitions, and the continued advocacy for a rebuild of the Picture Butte Piyami Lodge.  Green Acres Foundation currently has two portfolios. In addition to the facilities owned by the Foundation, Green Acres also acts as a management agent of government-owned seniors apartment buildings on behalf of the government. The apartments are suited to low income residents and rent is often markedly lower than the regular rental market; the Foundation’s mandate is to provide safe and accessible housing for seniors for no more than 30 per cent of a person’s income.As of June 1, Green Acres Foundation has also acquired the title for the senior’s housing property in Barons.  In the lodging portfolio, the Fo...

Enjoy a free drive-in movie night at the Halfmoon Town Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:35 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Friday, June 9, the Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc., is hosting a free drive-in movie night at the Halfmoon Town Park. There will be free water, popcorn, and a gift for kids while supplies last. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Visitors are recommended to bring a lawn chair or blanket. The movie features small yellow creatures and a young aspiring supervillain and will begin at 8:45 p.m.

Future Olympic luge riders sought in Glens Falls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:35 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This weekend, the search for future national and Olympic athletes comes to Glens Falls. If you live or work anywhere near Murray Street, you may want to park a block away - and get ready to cheer on local kids testing their skills. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The White Castle USA Luge Slider Search comes to the city of Glens Falls this Saturday and Sunday along Murray Street, from its intersection with South Street to Henry Street. From 9-11 a.m., noon - 2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m., kids ages 9-13 are invited to learn the basics of the luge, a fast-paced bobsled sport featured in the Winter Olympic Games since 1964. Kids who sidle up to slide will learn the basics of controlling a luge sled. Positioning, steering and stopping are all on the list. Murray Street will be used as a paved course, with wheeled luge sleds giving participants a taste of Olympic glory. The Slider Search is more than a fun da...

Albany woman arrested in storage unit burglary investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:35 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany woman was arrested in relation to a storage unit burglary investigation that started in March. Angelique Wilson, 33, is charged with third-degree burglary. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On February 14, New York State Police got a complaint about a storage unit in Malta that was broken into and had multiple items stolen. Through investigation, police identified Michael Fox as a suspect and found he was one of a few that entered the storage facility without being authorized, broke the lock on the unit, and took items that weren’t his.On Friday, Wilson was arrested on a warrant. Police say their investigation found Wilson actively participated in the crime with Fox. Las Vegas man sentenced for sending white powder letters Wilson was taken into custody by the Albany Police Department on an unrelated warrant. She was turned over to the state police and taken to Saratoga State Police for pr...

Phone-free music festival coming to Greene County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:35 GMT

GREENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Over Yondr Festival is returning to Greene County for its third year. The music festival is set for June 16 through 18 on a farm located at 5143 Route 81 in Greenville. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! For the festival, all phones and smartwatches will be secured in Yondr pouches that attendees will keep with them. Attendees will be able to access their phones in designated phone-use areas, although reception might not be that great.The three-day festival includes live music, games, food trucks, full bars, and hot showers. It’s tent camping or car camping only, with outdoor showers, toilets, and filtered water stations throughout the site. Lineup set for the first annual 518 Black Restaurant Week Music lineupFridayThe WhipsMeltMiss GritEugene Tyler BandSaturdayU.S. GirlsMadison McFerrinKweku CollinsKate DavisCharlie Sztyk & Seamstress30 RackSundayJeremy & The HarlequinsCamp Saint He...

Enjoy a free day of fishing at the Grafton Lakes State Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:35 GMT

GRAFTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Want to go fishing but don't have a fishing license? Head over to the Grafton Lakes State Park on June 24 for a free fishing clinic! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The clinic coincides with the Department of Environmental Conservation's free fishing weekend on June 24 and 25. Park educators will be on site by the boat house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. loaning out fishing rods, demonstrating how to cast, and supplying bait while supplies last. There is a gate fee of $8 per vehicle.

Proctors adds three new shows for comedian Matt Rife

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:35 GMT

Amid high demand for Matt Rife tickets, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady has added three more shows, bringing the total to four. The new shows will be on January 31, 2024, at 10 p.m., right after the first show at 7 p.m., and on February 1, 2024, at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Pre-sale tickets for the first 7 p.m. show went on sale on Tuesday, causing Proctors to experience high call volumes to its box office. As of noon, the show was almost sold out. At 2 p.m., Proctors announced that they added the 10 p.m. show. At 5 p.m., they announced they added the third show for the next day. On Wednesday, Proctors announced the fourth show."Due to overwhelming demand, a fourth show added for 10 p.m. on February 1 for Matt Rife," said Proctors in a Facebook post. Comedian Matt Rife to perform in Schenectady Rife is a comedian, actor and TikTok star. He has over 13 million followers on TikTok with over 2 billio...