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CBAC swimmer dominates Spring Championships

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    Ava Harrington represented the Canadian Badlands Aquatic Club (CBAC) along with four other teammates from Airdrie at the Swim Alberta Spring Championships in Edmonton from Friday, March 16 to Sunday, March 18.
    This is considered the top event for Swim Alberta as teams from the entire province come to push their tough qualifying times.
    “She did amazing,” said CBAC Coach Sheila Martin. “She continues to surprise and impress us.”
    Harrington swam in six events, achieving new personal best times in each one. She claimed silver in the 200 meter Freestyle, bronze in 50 meter Freestyle, fourth in 100 meter Freestyle and sixth in 50 meter Butterfly.
    For her 400 meter Freestyle event, Harrington moved from 15th place to a fifth place finish for swimming under five minutes.
    At just 12 years old, Harrington has achieved three Western Canadian 13-year-old qualifying times in 50 meter, 100 meter and 200 meter Freestyle as well as the Swim Alberta Youth Recognition Award for being Top 10 in the province for her age.
    “She is definitely on route to be on the national stage that’s for sure,” said Martin.
    Harrington will be making an appearance at the Swim Alberta Summer Championships in July as she has already made qualifying times to enter the event.
    “We are pretty proud of her and we are looking forward to her future accomplishments,” said Martin.


Willow Creek Adventures hosts youth group

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    Hosts Conway Vidal and assistant Lindsay guided the Drumheller Alliance Church youth group through horse riding lessons on Friday evening, March 23.
    Willow Creek Adventures is a business surrounding horseback riding guided trails as well as providing year-round boarding opportunities at their own riding arenas.
    Conway and Lindsay carefully explained how to approach a saddled horse, mount it and lead it around the nearly 10,000 square foot riding arena,” said Joshua McAuley, Assistant Youth Pastor of the Drumheller Alliance Church in an email. “All of the horses were gentle and generally cooperated with their young novice and experienced riders.”
    Current riding trails take place near the Kirkpatrick Grain Elevator located west of Drumheller and Nacmine although the main barn and riding arena is located East of the famous Hoodoos site. Willow Creek Adventures offers horseback riding, trail rides, horse boarding, and riding lessons for anyone interested in using their facilities. Trail Rides will start up again on May 1.
    McAuley and his wife Jenesa took the group of 10 for a horseback ride in two half hour shifts.
    “Our church youth group sincerely appreciates Conway Vidal, Lindsay, and son Matthew in hosting our youth group and ensuring that all riders experienced a safe, fun horseback riding experience,” said McAuley.

Stettler RCMP, Major Crimes Unit investigate fataility

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Stettler RCMP and RCMP Major Crimes began an investigation into the death of a man in Stettler, Alberta, during the evening of April 6, 2018. The deceased was located inside of a residence and the RCMP have determined his death to be suspicious. The identity of the victim has not be positively identified and an autopsy date is yet to be determined. Investigators are looking for a white 2008 Ford F-150 Quad Cab truck with Alberta plate #BRM 9136, that belongs to the victim. RCMP are advising the public not to approach the truck if located, but to call 911 immediately.

Police are asking for your assistance. If you have information about this incident or about the whereabouts of the white 2008 Ford truck, please call the Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3382, or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477, by internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).


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