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Lethbridge College joins the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:21 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsFollowing the launch of the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network (PCSFN) in 2021, Lethbridge College is the latest institution to join the network which is a collaborative network working together to enhance efficiencies, sustainability, and tech solutions in the agriculture industry across Canada.The network, led by Olds College, currently has representation for three provinces, but is working toward securing members from every geographic area in the country. Members also include University of Saskatchewan, Lakeland College, Discovery Farm Langham, Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence, Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc., and  Enterprise Machine Intelligence & Learning Initiative.Dr. Joy Agnew, the-Vice President of Research at Olds College, welcomed Lethbridge College into the PCSFN last week. In a June 7 press release, Agnew praised Lethbridge College for its, “expertise in irrigated crop production, grain storage management, and hortic...

Youth entering firefighting through Coaldale academy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:21 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsKate Andrews Fire and Emergency Services Academy (KAFESA) class of 2023 graduates were recognized and celebrated during a ceremony at the Coaldale Fire Hall on Friday.In attendance were graduates and guests, Coaldale and District Emergency Services (CDES) staff, board members and staff from Palliser School Division, Fire Chief of Coaldale, Clayton Rutberg, and former Chief of Coaldale, Kevin McKeown.This year, 12 students walked across the concrete equipment bay at the Coaldale Fire Hall and officially graduated from the academy. The program has been in operation for four years. Fire Chief Clayton Rutberg said, “There is a lot of resources that go into this program,” from instructors, staff, the Town of Coaldale, and the Palliser School Division adding the students in the program, “put a lot of time and effort into this. They work hard at it,” spending anywhere from four to five hours every Friday afternoon practicing various skills and learning diffe...

New Coalhurst PDCC policy approved, amended

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:21 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsCoalhurst councillors have a new policy on participating in continuing education and professional development opportunities.During their regular June 6 meeting, Coalhurst town council discussed a new policy on professional development, conference and convention attendance.Council had previously passed a motion to defer their Professional Development Policy to the Policy, Bylaw, Risk Review Committee to amend the policy at their regular April 18 meeting.The Professional Development, Conference, and Convention Policy includes revisions to sections 2, 3.2 and 4. The amendments are:• Removing the sentence “This policy does not apply to mandatory Council training or onboarding sessions related to Council Orientation or the Organizational Meeting of Council” from section 2, Scope.• Amending section 3.2, Conferences and Conventions, to include: “Council recognizes that conference and convention attendance can include both professional development and networ...

Coalhurst mill rates passed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:21 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsCoalhurst council has set their mill rates for 2023.During their regular June 6 meeting, Coalhurst town council passed their Mill Rate Bylaw for 2023.Bylaw 444-23 – or the 2023 Mill Rate bylaw – allows the town to set the rates of taxation against assessable properties within Coalhurst’s boundaries for the 2023 tax year.First reading of the bylaw was passed during council’s May 16 meeting but it could not be finalized as the town has some recently annexed land, and as Lethbridge County had not finalized their mill rates, it could effect the annexed land. Since that time, Lethbridge County council has passed their mill rate bylaw, allowing for Coalhurst to finalize their mill rates.According to the bylaw, the requisition amounts set by the province,for Coalhurst are as follows:• Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF)• Residential/Farmland: $708,905• Non-residential: $53,946• Green Acres Foundation: $44,337The mill rates are, as follows:Tax Levy Assessm...

Tourism expert says Coaldale has work to do to become premier destination, but is on its way

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:21 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsCoaldale stakeholders, businesses, and municipal officials heard from one of North America’s leading “destination” experts with ideas and feedback on how to propel Coaldale as the leading place to live, work, and play.Roger Brooks has helped transform over 2,500 ordinary places into extraordinary destinations and has extensive experience in guiding municipalities on how to brand and market their town or city and develop themselves as a destination.Brooks outlined that the specific wants of millennials are one of the greatest shifts that is taking place in Canadian history, and noted the demographic of people born between 1981 and 1996 are the largest generation in U.S. and Canadian history in addition to being the most diverse, civically-minded, and the most educated generation.In terms of strategic destination planning, Brooks stressed, “it is really important to give millennials a seat at the table,” and added attracting millennials is the key to at...

Tannersville's new Americana eatery sets opening date

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:21 GMT

TANNERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Nat’s Mountain House, located at 6589 Route 23A in Tannersville, is getting ready to open its doors. The restaurant is scheduled to officially open on Friday, June 23. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The 120-seat restaurant, bar, and lounge features an avant-garde design and serves American classic comfort food. The main dining room has large windows with views of the Northern Catskills. There is outdoor deck seating and an outdoor space with fire pits, Adirondack chairs, and porch swings.As well as a restaurant, Nat’s Mountain House will serve as a private event space and offer programming such as summer and fall activities for adults, movie nights, puppy meetups, petting zoos, and live music. Burnt Hills pizzeria permanently closes its doors The menu includes oysters, crab rangoon dip, salads, spaghetti, fish, chicken, fries, and cheese fondue. The drink menu includes a rotating selection ...

ESYO awarded $3.5 million by NYSCA for youth music center

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:21 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Empire State Youth Orchestra has been awarded $3.5 million by the New York State Council on the Arts. The funding will support the construction of the ESYO Center for Musical Youth. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The grant is part of NYSCA's large capital project funding that saw the distribution of $90.5 million to arts organizations throughout New York. The Center for Musical Youth will allow young musicians to rehearse together at one location for the first time in ESYO’s 43-year history.The center will provide a space for creative collaboration where music and technology will be fostered under one roof. It will be located at 45 MacArthur Drive in Scotia-Glenville. Museum day camps for kids set in Glens Falls "We are so thrilled and thankful that New York State Council of the Arts selected our project for funding. We know this facility is critical for the future of youth music in our...

Hazmat, ammonia situation in Canajoharie

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:21 GMT

CANAJOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple agencies responded to 102 Church Street at the former Beechnut Plant for a hazmat situation on Wednesday around 12:43 p.m., according to the Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Firefighters say contractors were taking equipment out of the building when the smell of ammonia became apparent. The Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department, Fort Plain Fire Department, and the County Hazmat team responded. The situation was contained and declared safe by hazmat team members. The on-site contractor alerted a clean-up company to respond to the scene. Resources were cleared at 3 p.m. ‘Return of Albany Firebirds Legends’ at MVP Arena on Saturday The Canajoharie Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and Montgomery County NY Emergency Services all responded to the team, with Lake Valley EMS being requested for standby.

Burnt Hills pizzeria permanently closes its doors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:21 GMT

BURNT HILLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Dino's Pizza, located at 802 Route 50 in Burnt Hills, has closed. The closure was confirmed by a message on the pizzeria's phone. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "As of Sunday, June 11, we are permanently closed. Thank you so much for all of your support throughout the years and take care," said the message.No reason for the closure was given. Dino's Pizza currently does not have a website or any social media presence. New restaurant, bar opens in Cherry Plain The pizzeria has also been reported as permanently closed on Google. Dino's was located right next to a Sunoco gas station, which it shared a building with.

NYSP arrest suspect for possessing child pornography

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:21 GMT

HYDE PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police arrested Ross E. Schultz, 20, of Staatsburg, for possessing child pornography. Schultz was charged with possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child and issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Hyde Park Court on June 22. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say the arrest was made following an investigation into a cyber tip from an online social media platform. According to the information, a user had a media file containing child pornography.Police identified the suspect as Schultz and executed a search warrant at his residence. Police seized numerous electronic and storage devices.