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July 3, 2009

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Massive split - Eckville Elementary School Grade 5 and 6 students dug into a 15 foot bananna split last Friday. Teachers Ms. Snyder and Ms. McLeod made the surprise for students on their last day of school. The split included four cans of whip cream, 35 bananas, three and a half buckets of ice cream and some really tasty toppings. (Carson Papke Photo)

Soil moisture extremely low, Lacombe County declares disaster

Lack of rainfall in the past two months has led to dire conditions for farmers, a fact that was recognized by Lacombe County councillors, last Thursday, when they declared the county an agricultural disaster area, joining a growing number of other Alberta municipalities.
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Skatepark upgraded in time for summer use

Just in time for summer, Eckville’s revamped skatepark has a new look with installation of $40,000 worth of equipment.
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Darlington chosen to play basketball in Europe

Eckville graduate Melanie Darlington has been chosen for the second year in a row to participate in Northwest Basketball Camp’s (NBC) European tour.
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