Lack of detail in federal budget says M.P.
The federal Liberal Party budget that was released on March 22 is vague.
That’s according to Bow River M.P. Martin Shields who returned to Brooks last week.
“You don’t see a lot in the budget specific to a lot of provinces. You see a document that has a lot of broad statements and covering a lot of general areas,” he told The Bulletin.
Shields is continuing roundtable discussions with constituents while the House of Commons is on a break. | Read Full Story>  |
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SJC graduate sets a new Canadian squat lift record
A St. Joseph’s Collegiate graduate has pushed a new Canadian squat lifting record for his age and weight. It was accomplished at his first ever competition.
Andres Rojas set the new record of 341 pounds at a Western Canadian powerlifting drug free federation event in Taber on March 26.
To make the achievement even more special, it was accomplished in front of his parents and grandparents. | | Read Full Story> |
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Hughson sharp as Bandits earn wins
Brooks Bandits took a 2-0 AJHL South final series lead behind solid goaltending from Garret Hughson.
The 20-year-old netminder tied the AJHL record for most shutouts in a single post-season, picking up his fourth of the playoffs in just six games.
Hughson back stopped the Bandits to 4-1 and 4-0 victories at home over the Camrose Kodiaks.
Game one was a dominating performance for the Bandits. If not for several goal posts and a goal called back, the score would have been much worse. | | Read Full Story> |
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