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“Farming in the Dustbowl” exhibition on display at Coaldale Public Library

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:58 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThe Coaldale Public Library is displaying the works of artist Carol Bromley Meeres until August 30.The exhibit, made possible by the Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX) is a program organized through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) which brings travelling exhibitions to various venues across Alberta, including small towns such as Coaldale, where residents might not otherwise have regular access to gallery spaces, and a bid to make art more accessible.Alberta-born visual artist Carol Bromley Meeres’ work takes on environmental and social issues, and her work explores colour, texture and historical mediums such as cyanotypes which impart a unique texture and detail on her work.The current series, entitled, “Farming in the Dustbowl” references this time in history in a thoroughly-researched and detailed collection of images.Nearly 100 years ago, in the 1930’s the prairies were subjected to a period of severe drought, which came to be known as ...

Greenwood ASP amendment approved

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:58 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsSome driveways in Coalhurst can be increased following a recent ASP amendment approval.Coalhurst town council discussed the amendment during their regular Aug. 15 meeting.Bylaw 433-22 would amend Bylaw 389-17, or The Greenwood Estates Area Structure Plan, to increase the driveway widths from 5.5 meters to 5.8 meters.The Town had previously received an application from property owners to obtain a Land Use Bylaw waiver for their property in order to allow the existing 5.8-meter-wide driveway to stay in place. The LUB currently allows for driveway widths of 5.5 meters. The waiver was not granted based on the driveway widths, as the Greenwood Estates ASP sets driveway widths at a maximum of 5.5 meters only. An amendment to the ASP would be required in order to allow for the oversized driveway to remain, and it would apply to all properties within the development.An application was then made to amend the ASP to increase the driveway widths. Council had pe...

Lethbridge-Coaldale Foodgrains growing project celebrates 40th anniversary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:58 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThe Lethbridge-Coaldale Foodgrains Growing Project has added another successful year to the books.The Lethbridge-Coaldale Foodgrains project held their annual harvest and barbecue event just north of the Alberta AG Centre in Coaldale on August 15. Hundreds of attendees gathered despite the dry summer heat to enjoy the free ATB barbecue and witness the enormous combines take to the field to harvest this year’s barley crop, with proceeds going toward the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to help fight hunger globally.The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary in 2023, and has raised $1.1 billion to fight global hunger and support sustainable farming initiatives around the world.Over the past 15 years, the Lethbridge-Coaldale chapter alone has raised $2 million. However, the federal government matches donations 4:1, bringing the grand total for the Lethbridge-Coaldale Foodgrains project to over $10.4 million in total contributions.Alberta’s...

Affordable housing in Nobleford to become new municipal offices

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:58 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsEarlier this year, residents of the Rose Butte Apartments, a seniors housing complex in Nobleford, were served “relocation” notices and told the building was being sold by the Province of Alberta.Under government ownership, the apartments were managed by Green Acres Foundation, who were not interested in purchasing the building. The Rose Butte Apartments are among the first properties sold under the Province of Alberta’s new “Stronger Foundations” housing strategy and has been purchased by the Town of Nobleford to be converted into municipal offices and house the new council chambers once renovations are complete.In the fall of 2022, the Province of Alberta announced their plans to transfer or sell off the majority of affordable housing properties owned and managed by Province over the next ten years. The Ministry of Seniors and Housing released the Affordable Housing Asset Management Framework (AHAMF).As outlined in the framework, in most cases, cert...

Engagement tools being considered for Coalhurst budget

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:58 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsThe Town of Coalhurst is considering ways to engage residents for future budget consultations.Town administration has been working on a new annual budget process which includes residents in a consultation process, rather than providing residents with an informative campaign after the budget has been passed. They presented Coalhurst town council with two possible platform options they could utilize for this during their regular Aug. 15 meeting: Citizen Budget and SurveyMonkey.Citizen Budget is an interactive engagement tool that will ask users to show their funding preferences for municipal areas. A user enters their assessment information and using a slider function, can adjust what their individual tax bill would look like based on where they would like to see funding increases. The tool can be run throughout the year, with the results remaining on the landing page, allowing them to be accessed at later dates. A demo had been provided to council and...

Cat boutique closing shop on Schenectady's Jay Street

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:58 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Spicy Purrito, a cat boutique at 34 Jay Street in Schenectady, is closing its storefront. Owner Tonya Hall made the announcement in a Facebook post on August 20. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "It has been one extraordinary year," said Hall. "I’m proud of myself for having the courage to take this journey, and I’m even prouder to be able to acknowledge when to change course."In the post, Hall said this store was supposed to be a "side gig." With her full-time job, hobbies, and other changes in her life, she found she could no longer run the shop. "One just can’t do it all," said Hall. Health food eatery in Latham’s Newton Plaza closes its doors Although The Spicy Purrito storefront is closing, the business is not ending. Hall will continue to sell her products at crafts fairs, local events, and the Schenectady Trading Company.Hall started The Spicy Purrito in March 2017. Her products include...

NYRA to enhance veterinary check-ups on race day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Racing Association (NYRA) announced today they plan to enforce new rules regarding veterinary checkups of all horses for trainers looking to enter them in a race or partake in a timed workout on NYRA properties. These rules will begin starting Wednesday, August 30, and build on NYRA's current process for veterinarians checking on horses on race day. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Private attending veterinarians must perform a physical examination and confirm the horse is safe to race. The examination is a condition of entry and must be performed by the private attending veterinarian within a 72-hour window prior to entries being accepted for a race. Horses entered to compete at a NYRA track are required to undergo an extensive pre-race veterinary examination before the horse is permitted to race. A review from NYRA regulatory veterinarians takes a look at every horse's medical recor...

Gore Mountain embarks on new summer festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:58 GMT

NORTH CREEK, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Gore Mountain isn't quite ready for winter sports - but a summer festival? Anytime. The first annual Gore Mountain Music Festival is taking the mountain by storm on Saturday, Aug. 26. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Running from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., it's a full day of music, games, sky rides, and more, almost all for free. Every year, the festival invites a lineup of musicians to play it loud at the mountain. The lineup of musicians are all based in New York or Vermont. This year's lineup includes:Bone Doctor10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Reed Foehl11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.The Brass Machine Plays Dead1-2 p.m.Harmony Rocks2:15 - 3:15 p.m.Margo Macero3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Reggae festival coming to Fort Ann taproom Skyrides aboard Gore's 8-seater gondolas up the mountain will run for $18 per person throughout the day. Downhill mountain biking, disc golf, cornhole tournaments, and kids bounce houses are all free. Adiron...

Survey: What's next for Queensbury's future?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:58 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The town of Queensbury is taking a look at its Comprehensive Plan - a document used to identify goals for the town's future. It's the first time the plan has been revised since 2007, and the community is looking for input from the public at large. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A survey released this week asks town residents to weigh in on various community factors, including location, demographics, and what issues the town should be thinking about. The survey breaks the town of Queensbury into eight areas, which trend wider to the west and north, where populations are more spread out. Those who work but don't live in the town are also eligible.The survey asks for input on what kinds of development would and would not be welcome within the town. Options include family housing, offices, businesses, and outdoor-focused initiatives including recreation and preserved land. Users can expand on their answ...

Cardinals drop season series with Pirates, close year with daunting schedule

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:58 GMT

PITTSBURGH - For the first time in a decade, the St. Louis Cardinals will lose the season series to the Pittsburgh Pirates. That will be the fate this year, even with one road game Wednesday and a home series with Pittsburgh remaining on the schedule. The Pirates have defeated the Cardinals five straight times dating back to June, seven of nine head-to-head matchups this year, and 10 of 13 dating back to the end of last season. The latest loss on Tuesday spoiled another chance in Adam Wainwright's push for 200 wins.The Cardinals have largely dominated in recent seasons against the Pirates, only losing three prior head-to-head season series in the 21st century. St. Louis has feasted with as many as 14 wins in recent season series against Pittsburgh, oftentimes rebuilding or out of playoff contention. Frustrations mount as Pirates beat struggling Cardinals, Adam Wainwright The recent lack of wins against the Pirates is telling as the Cardinals navigate through a season that could e...