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    Distracted Driving Law in Effect September 1, 2011. * Compliments the current driving without due care and attention legislation. Applies to all vehicles as defined by the Traffic Safety Act, including bicycles. Applies to all roads in both urban and rural areas of the province. The fine for this new offence is $172. (AMA)

    AMA has launched an online Demerit Reduction Defensive Driver Course to enable drivers to remove up to three demerit points from their driver's abstract.
 
    Betty Fox, mother of Terry Fox, passed away June 15th in B.C. Betty and her son Darrell established the Terry Fox Foundation in 1988, which raises funds for cancer research in 28 countries via the Terry Fox Runs.
 
    Ralph. Nelson, MD of Foothills Councillor holds a Canadian rodeo record that is yet to be broken. Ralph Nelson wrestled a steer to the time of 2.9 seconds back in 1981. Councillor Nelson's father Lloyd Nelson was a chuckwagon driver and won the Calgary Stampede in 1949 and 1956.
 
    High River groups and individuals who've made a difference in the community have been recognized with a living tribute. Two dozen memorial trees have been planted either in George Lane or Riverside Park.
 
    The Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre in Nanton has been closed since last November when structural damage to the roof was found. Steel structures were delivered July 8th. The doors will open again by September 15th, a strict deadline set by the town.