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Customers, and revenue, driving on by
Some local businesses are still struggling after a controversial decision by Alberta Transportation removed their direct access to Highway 2 about a year ago. The businesses directly affected by the change were the Petro Canada gas station, the Bluebird Motel and the Bluebird Diner. "There used to be lots of truckers pulling in when they saw the sign," said Sam Sangha, manager of the Bluebird Motel. He added that the majority of the motel’s business used to come from people driving by on the highway, but that now, no one sees the motel until it is too late. "It’s pretty tricky to get in, especially...
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Gerrard bull won major stock show
One Innisfail man is hoping his prize-winning bull will become a household name at Charolais farms around the world. Dory Gerrard, who owns a Charolais and Angus cattle farm east of Innisfail, recently wrapped up a three-show winning-streak with his three-year-old bull, Montezuma. Montezuma was born at the Gerrard farm, the son of SVY Freedom, another champion Charolais bull, and Gerrard Roxan. "I could see it that summer," Gerrard said of Montezuma. "You can always pick out your top few calves." As a young calf, Gerrard brought Montezuma to Saskatchewan’s Agribition, the largest livestock show in Canada. It was here that Montezuma caught the attention of the ...
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• Innisfail council briefs
• Council won't fund graduation
• Date change for AltaLink open house
• WWII veteran a tribute to community
• Penhold council briefs
• Town strapped for cash
• Middle school girls get advice
• Health Centre says thanks to employees
• County works on plan for the future

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• The play's the thing

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• Terrorists shouldn't call the shots

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• Local girl skates way to Winter Games