Kinuso and District Fire Hall hosted their annual Firefighter Appreciation Day Aug. 16, with volunteer firefighters and their families coming from around the M.D. Of Big Lakes for the event. This water bladder proved very popular with children of all ages - including the firefighters! Nearly everyone received a dunking by the end of the day, willingly or not. They also had fun unravelling hoses and aiming them at filled soft drink bottles in hose bowling. For an even greater challenge, the firefighters dressed up in full gear to hit a golf ball to a flag, while others just hit the ball without the gear.

Driftpile-ATCO sign agreement
To minimize the environmental impact on Driftpile’s traditional lands, ATCO Electric has signed a protocol agreement to consult with the First Nation on future access.

Driftpile receives funding for environmental training
Some Driftpile residents are going to make a career of environmental conservation as, starting Sept. 2, they will be enrolled in a training program at the Northern Lakes College campus there.

Driftpile heats up with hand games
Sleight of hand tricks and intense concentration make for great entertainment in the Aboriginal traditional hand games.

Metis General Election set for Sept. 2
Members of the Metis Nation of Alberta go to the polls Sept. 2 to elect regional and provincial candidates.

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Hawks sweep defending champs in final
For the first time in history, a team from Whitefish Lake has won the High Prairie Men’s Fastball League title.

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