Motorhome fire closes highway 36 for about two hours
An Erskine, AB. couple on their way to compete at the Patricia Rodeo were forced to return home after their motorhome caught fire on Hwy. 36 adjacent to the Emerson Bridge Campground.
The couple was heading to the rodeo to compete in the mini pony chucks.
County fire chief Keith Martin said the couple had just crossed Emerson Bridge before noon on Thursday when they were forced to stop.
“He (driver) reported to me that he heard a bang, saw smoke and heard another bang and the vehicle was on fire,” Martin said. | Read Full Story>  |
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Defending champs handed football loss
Brooks Composite High Buffalos were handed a small setback last week in their quest to repeat as Rangeland Football Conference champions.
Crescent Heights Vikings put an end to a long winning streak by Brooks with a 24-20 victory in Brooks.
This contest was close from beginning to end although the Vikings enjoyed far more success moving the ball in the first quarter than the Buffalos. Despite this, the defence did hold firm to prevent the opposition from scoring a touchdown. | | Read Full Story> |
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New dinosaur for Patricia under construction
A replica velociraptor will be installed at the Patricia rodeo grounds.
The velociraptor, speedy raider, was a meat-eating dinosaur. It is believed to have been about the size of Great Dane with sharp, curved teeth some of which were 2.5 cm long (one inch). Its neck was S-shaped and it had three clawed fingers and four clawed toes. It also had a 9 cm long hooked, retractable claw in the middle of each foot. It could destroy a human in about half a minute.
Rita Wildschut of Duchess was asked to create the second of three dinosaurs for Patricia by the community’s dinosaur committee. An Albertosaurus now stands near the Dinosaur Country Store.
Though she didn’t realize how much work would go into the project, it is a labour of love as it is both challenging and rewarding. | | Read Full Story> |
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