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 RCMP members awarded Diamond Jubilee medals
On September 12th the Hinton RCMP were proud to have two of their own awarded The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal. The awards were presented by one of Canada's most decorated peacekeepers, Lieutenant Governor Donald S.[...]
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 Jadea Kelly brings her music back to Hinton
A rising young star in Canadian folk rock is returning to Hinton this week. Jadea Kelly is a 23-year-old singer/songwriter from Whitby, Ontario, "blessed with an achingly distinct voice," according to the press release for her upcoming album Clover.[...]
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 Suicide discussion should be 'out in the open'
Three years after a wave of suicides affected Hinton, local support workers are encouraging a more open discussion on the topic. The issue became urgent in the summer of 2009 after half a dozen Hinton residents killed themselves over a strikingly short time period.[...]
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 Yoga for Peace
Following the United Nations International Day of Peace this Friday, the local yoga community plans to be part of a worldwide day of collective action to mark the event.[...]
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 Hinton Wolfpak score a win
After a long wait, the Hinton Wolfpak have tallied a win. Hinton's 6-man high school football team defeated the Edson Rebels 36-24 in Edson last Friday, Sept. 14. The Wolfpak are now 1-1 to start the season and earned their first win since 2010.[...]
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 School fees called into question
Students shouldn't have to pay fees to go to public school, says the president of the Alberta School Councils' association.[...]
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 Kenyan orphange workers visit Hinton Monday
Nancy and Edwin Cahill found a sense of purpose in the slums of Kenya. A decade ago the British Columbian couple established the Mercy and Caring Children's Home in the city of Kitale, offering a combination of housing and education for impoverished young Kenyans.[...]
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 Art Club celebrates 40 years
As the Hinton Art Club prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary, the president says she hopes it can survive. The Hinton Art Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary Friday, Sept. 21 at The Guild.[...]
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 Hinton Wolfpak turnover first game to Jasper
The Hinton Wolfpak fumbled their first game against Jasper last Friday. The Wolfpak played in Jasper against the Glaciers for the 6-man high school football season opener Sept. 7. Final score was 20-14 for the Glaciers.[...]
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 Dog leash restrictions begin Nov. 3
The Town of Hinton has passed a new animal control bylaw, requiring all dogs to be leashed while on sidewalks, roads, paved right of ways and boardwalks, as well as within 10 metres of playgrounds.[...]
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 Edson gets dog park this fall
As local dog owners adjust to the upcoming leashing restrictions, a community east of Hinton is introducing an off-leash park this fall to allow pets to run free. An area at the south end of Edson is currently being developed for the dog park.[...]
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 Wanted man nabbed near Hinton
A man wanted by police across Canada was arrested near Hinton Aug. 30. Trevor Norman John Legge, 30, was taken into custody in the countryside outside Hinton. Canada-wide warrants had been put out for Legge's arrest; he is suspected of criminal offences in Blackfalds and Whitecourt.[...]
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 Town seeks feedback on new rec centre
So there's a new water playground in town; how about a big waterslide, or an indoor track? The Town of Hinton will release a new survey Sep. 5 asking Hintonites whether they want a new and improved recreation centre.[...]
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 'Green' school in Jasper to use plants for walls & roof
Lush green lawns aren't just for the yard anymore; a new school being built in Jasper is planting one on the roof. The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division has begun constructing a new high school in the town of Jasper with an environmentally-sustainable design.[...]
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 Road Riders collecting toys for Hinton Kids
Hinton residents can expect a chorus of 100 motorcycle engines to roar through their neighbourhood next Saturday -- all for the purpose of collecting toys for Christmas time. The Hinton Toy Run takes place Sept.[...]
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 Barrel racing tournament next weekend
Hinton will have its first barrel racing prize tournament next weekend. The 2012 Oil Country Barrel Challenge will be hosted by the River Valley Riding Association at the rodeo grounds in Mary Reimer Park Sep.[...]
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 Leash bylaw passed
The Town of Hinton has passed a new animal control bylaw requiring all dogs to be leashed while on sidewalks, roads, paved right of ways and boardwalks, as well as within 10 metres of playgrounds.[...]
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 Jasper environmentalists protest Glacier Discovery Walk
A new tourist attraction being built in Jasper is upsetting environmental activists. A group of Jasperites is holding a public demonstration Friday, Sept. 7 at the Icefields Centre on Highway 93 in Jasper National Park from noon until 4 p.m.[...]
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 RCMP looking for stolen motorcycle
Hinton RCMP are asking the public for help finding a stolen motorcycle. A motorcycle with Alberta license plate "KTMR" was stolen around Cadomin during the daytime on Sept. 3. It's described as an orange 2012 KTM 690 Enduro model sport motorbike, used for off-road dirt-biking.[...]
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 Run in the Rockies event shows growing interest
This year's Run in the Rockies event saw a surge in participation, attracting 191 cross-country competitors from across Alberta. Turnout increased from the 150 racers that hit the trails for the 2011 event, and more than half of the competitors in the Aug.[...]
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 New van given to Neighbourlink
Neighbourlink became better equipped to provide services to the community this month by acquiring a deluxe passenger van. A 2010 Dodge Caravan was purchased for Neighbourlink in the second week of August by eight residents.[...]
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 Locals divided on dog leash restrictions
A recent decision by town council to look at introducing leash restrictions for dogs has begun a public debate among residents. Hinton's current Animal Control Bylaw does not require any dogs to be leashed in public, as long as a pet is under control.[...]
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