Boats, docks take beating at Lake Newell Wednesday
Fierce winds Wednesday whipped the waters of Lake Newell into a frenzy with waves at times stretching six feet from the bottom of the swell to the tip. At least two boats along the shore of Kinbrook Island Provincial Park were pushed from their lifts and onto the rocks; wooden decking and pieces of aluminum dock were scattered along the shore for hundreds of yards.
The waves poured over the shore, forming small lakes in several areas and especially in the low area in front of cabins in block two. Cabin owners maintained pumps to try and keep the water in check, however, reports are that at least one cabin was flooded. | Read Full Story>  |
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Tilley cowboy earns Bassano rodeo buckle
Warm, sunny weather greeted spectators and contestants for the 86th annual Bassano rodeo Saturday.
The afternoon performance began with Zach Goodeagle claiming top spot in the wild horse race while Patricia’s Justin Berry placed second. Goodeagle picked up a buckle donated by Bassano Petroleum & Moss Trucking.
Wild cow milking turned out to be a battle of will between cowboys and cows during the two minute event. In the end, Darrin Tracey’s team placed first to win buckled donated by Double H Trucking while Cody Jensen’s team finished second. | | Read Full Story> |
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Local nurse volunteers at Afghanistan hospital
For many young people a career in nursing seems like a viable option. Nurses provide help to those in need and in Alberta there is always a demand for their services. One Brooks resident, however, decided her nursing skills could be better put to use elsewhere.
Sandra Slomp, 27, is the Interim Nursing Director at the Cure International Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan.
She was initially nervous about living across the world in a nation occupied by Canadian forces, so she initially committed to a two month agreement.
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