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The tribute motorcycle ride for Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette and her dad Terry Blanchette was a success. Hundreds of bikers gathered in Longview Alberta on the morning September 19, 2015, at 11 a.m., arriving in Blairmore Alberta at 12:30 p.m. According to Pure Country Bar facebook page, the ride raised $ 9,174.64. The funds are going towards a bench and equipment for the local playground where Hailey loved to play.
Fifteen-hour standoff Fall Fair this weekend ends peacefully C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
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Police took a subject into custody after a fifteen-hour standoff in Kimberley, Saturday night. The incident began on Saturday night at 6:00 pm when neighbors reported a distraught male yielding two large axes and acting in an aggressive manner. Safety concerns prompted the call to police. The subject also had two SUBMITTED PHOTO knives on his belt. See POLICE, page 3 Police vehicles surround a home on Thompson Street Sunday morning.
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“Everything from politicians to donuts,” is how Community Fair Committee Chair describes the offerings at this year’s fair. Middlebrook is pleased to announce that the inside of Marysville Arena has sold out for this weekend’s fair. “We are full. There are way more booths than last year. But as always, if you want to be outside, we will sell booths up to 9 o’clock Saturday mornBULLETIN FILE PHOTO ing.” A visit to the Community Fair always presents an See FAIR, Page 4 eclectic selection of wares and food.