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SUMMARY:Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:This interactive online course will help farmers\, ranchers\, and other land managers in Alberta make the most of their riparian areas. Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3i7FECa\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiparian areas – those wet areas around water bodies – are often overlooked and underrated. Yet with proper design and management\, they can become the most productive parts of the landscape\, magnets for diverse wildlife\, and moderators of flood and drought cycles. In this interactive online course\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) and Cows and Fish will help Alberta land owners and managers maximize the potential of their riparian areas to provide diverse benefits for their lands and watersheds. \n  \nCourse Details \nThe course will be implemented over Zoom (links and details provided to participants) in five sessions\, 7-9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August 4th to 18th. Each session will include a mixture of live presentations\, activities\, and Q&A. \nIn the first couple of sessions\, participants will learn what riparian areas are\, how riparian areas function\, and how this functioning is affected by the health of the riparian area. Participants will then be given tools to assess the health of their own riparian areas\, along with a framework for developing a management plan for it. \nIn the third and fourth sessions\, participants will learn about the range of goods and services healthy riparian areas can provide\, such as water quality\, flood and drought resilience\, biodiversity habitat\, forage\, biomass\, food\, nutrient cycling\, pest suppression\, pollination\, and more. Participants will then learn how management and restoration activities can support these goods and services. Content will be customized according to the interests and backgrounds of participants. \nParticipants will be expected to spend 2-4 hours outside of session time in developing their management plans. In the fifth session\, participants will have the opportunity to share draft versions of these plans. Course facilitators and other participants will provide feedback and advice. \nUpon completion of the course\, alumni can request to receive free consultation services from AWES and Cows and Fish staff over email\, over the phone\, or in person. These services will be provided on a first come first serve basis as long as funds are available. \n  \nCourse Cost and Funding \nThe fee for this course is $20 per household unit. This fee has been greatly reduced\, as the majority of course costs are being covered by a grant from the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP)\, administered by Alberta Environment and Parks. The primary objective of WRRP is to increase the natural ability of the province’s watersheds to reduce the intensity\, magnitude\, duration and effects of flooding and drought through watershed mitigation measures. Widespread implementation of the riparian restoration and management practices taught in this course has the potential to mitigate flooding and drought throughout the watershed while also providing direct benefits to landowners. \n*Note: This course is only available to individuals or organizations who own or manage land in the province of Alberta. Examples of eligible participants include but are not limited to farmers\, ranchers\, acreage owners\, or the staff of municipalities or land trusts.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/riparian-management-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:East of Calgary,North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake,West of Edmonton,East of Edmonton,West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200310T200000
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SUMMARY:Managing New and Existing Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers
DESCRIPTION:Join Beaver County and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) for an informative evening of Shelterbelt and Eco-buffer management strategies on March 10\, 2020 from 3pm-8pm at the Holden Community Hall (Holden\, AB). \nAWES staff will present best management practices for existing shelterbelts and ecobuffers\, including conducting tree health assessments\, and managing health issues such as pest\, disease and environmental damages such as winter die off. \nLearn to: \n\nApply assessment strategies learned in the workshop\nComplete a design and maintenance plan for your property\n\nThis will be an chance to discuss opportunities available for funding and project development in addition to establishment\, species selection and site preparation among other topics. \nCome prepared for an outdoor field component. Weather permitting we will visit a nearby shelterbelt or wooded area to discuss management and rejuvenation options. \nFree workshop\, dinner included. \nRSVP by March 2\, 2020 on Eventbrite or by contacting AWES at 780-643-6732 or info@awes-ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-and-eco-buffers/
LOCATION:Holden Community Hall\, 4919 49 Ave\, Holden\, Alberta\, T0B 2C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200304T210000
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelts\, Eco-buffers & Tree Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the cold and begin planning your summer agroforestry projects! \nAgroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, Camrose County and Toso Bozic (formally of WEP) are pleased to invite you to an evening of Shelterbelts\, Eco-buffers & Tree Care. \nTopics to be covered include:\n• Shelterbelt and Eco-Buffer\nestablishment and maintenance\n• Identifying and Managing Tree Pests\nand Disease\n• Fruit Tree/Rose Pruning Techniques\n• Field demonstration and hands on\nactivities included\, weather permitting \n$10/person (dinner included) \nTo attend the workshop\, please pre-register (by March 3)\nby registering on Eventbrite  \nor by calling Jodie Bogstie at the Camrose County3755 43 Ave\nAgriculture Services Office at 780-672-4765.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-eco-buffers-tree-care-workshop/
LOCATION:Camrose County Administration Office\, 3755 43 Ave\, Camrose\, Alberta\, T4V 3S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191029T150000
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers: Agroforestry Systems for Resilience
DESCRIPTION:AWES and CARA are pleased to present ‘Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers: Agroforestry Systems for Resilience’ October 29\, 2019 from 3-8 pm in Consort\, AB. \nThis workshop will cover the design and implementation of Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers on Agrocultural land\, with a focus on the northern fescue grassland ecoregion. AWES will advise on how to customize your shelterbelt or eco-buffer design to provide pollinator habitat\, fruit production\, water quality enhancement and more! \nThroughout the evening participants will develop the skills to develop tree planting plans. We will walk through tree planting designs using worksheets and other resources provided. \nThe workshop will wrap up with a field visit of a future shelterbelt planting location for a hands on learning experience. \nThere is a nominal fee of $30/person. \nA catered dinner and refreshments will be provided. \nPlease come dressed for the weather as we will be venturing to a nearby field site. \nFor details and registration\, contact CARA at 403-664-3777 or cara-3@telus.net \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-and-eco-buffers-agroforestry-systems-for-resilience/
LOCATION:Neutral Hills Adult Learning Centre\, 5231 50 St\, Consort\, Alberta\, T0C 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190826T160000
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SUMMARY:Earthworks for Cold Climate Water Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Drought and flood are two sides of the same coin: A broken water cycle is the root cause of both. Join Takota Coen from Coen Farm and Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture for a 2-day workshop at the Coen Farm and the nearby Ferintosh Hall to learn how to design and implement low tech\, low cost\, nature-based earthworks that can build more effective and efficient water cycles on your land. The workshop will include a mixture of in-class presentation and activity time at the Hall\, and field trips out to the Coen Farm where a 30 ton excavator and D3 Bulldozer will be actively constructing a variety of earthworks. \nTopics will include: \n\nPrinciples of water harvesting\nThe design and implementation process for a variety of water harvesting earthworks like\, dugouts\, dam and swales\nStrategic snow harvesting with trees\nGravity water reticulation\nFlood irrigation\nAquaculture\nUsing Google Earth Pro\nAccessing contour maps\nMuch more!\n\nDress for the farm and the weather! Bring steel-toed boots and rain apparel if you have them. \nDelicious beyond-organic Coen Farm lunches and snacks included! Note dietary restrictions when registering. \nCost is only $40. Space is limited! Register on Eventbrite by August 22. \nThis workshop made possible by the Government of Canada’s Eco-Action Community Funding Program\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, the Battle River Water Shed Alliance\, Win EcoScience Inc.\, Camrose County and the University of Alberta
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/earthworks-for-cold-climate-water-resiliency/2019-08-26/
LOCATION:Ferintosh Hall\, 203 Glenmere Ave\, Ferintosh\, Alberta\, T0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T205410
CREATED:20190722T192438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T192438Z
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SUMMARY:Earthworks for Cold Climate Water Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Drought and flood are two sides of the same coin: A broken water cycle is the root cause of both. Join Takota Coen from Coen Farm and Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture for a 2-day workshop at the Coen Farm and the nearby Ferintosh Hall to learn how to design and implement low tech\, low cost\, nature-based earthworks that can build more effective and efficient water cycles on your land. The workshop will include a mixture of in-class presentation and activity time at the Hall\, and field trips out to the Coen Farm where a 30 ton excavator and D3 Bulldozer will be actively constructing a variety of earthworks. \nTopics will include: \n\nPrinciples of water harvesting\nThe design and implementation process for a variety of water harvesting earthworks like\, dugouts\, dam and swales\nStrategic snow harvesting with trees\nGravity water reticulation\nFlood irrigation\nAquaculture\nUsing Google Earth Pro\nAccessing contour maps\nMuch more!\n\nDress for the farm and the weather! Bring steel-toed boots and rain apparel if you have them. \nDelicious beyond-organic Coen Farm lunches and snacks included! Note dietary restrictions when registering. \nCost is only $40. Space is limited! Register on Eventbrite by August 22. \nThis workshop made possible by the Government of Canada’s Eco-Action Community Funding Program\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, the Battle River Water Shed Alliance\, Win EcoScience Inc.\, Camrose County and the University of Alberta
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/earthworks-for-cold-climate-water-resiliency/2019-08-25/
LOCATION:Ferintosh Hall\, 203 Glenmere Ave\, Ferintosh\, Alberta\, T0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T205410
CREATED:20190807T170705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T170705Z
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SUMMARY:Woodlot BMPs: Establishing and rejuventating shelterbelts and ecobuffers
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and woodlots across the prairies are deteriorating. \nDon’t wait until its too late to take action! Join Beaver County and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society to learn best management practices for private forested lands. Topics covered will include: \n\nConducting tree health assessments\nEstablishment of tree stands\nWoodlot maintenance and rejuvenation strategies\nPlanning and developing shelterbelts and Eco-buffers on your property!\nForest management within todays disease and pest climate\n\nThe evening will end with a field visit to a local nature reserve to apply assessment strategies learned in the workshop. \nCome prepared for any conditions! Boots and rain gear are recommended. \nA light dinner will be provided.\nThere is no cost for this workshop\, however please RSVP on Eventbrite by August 16th\, 2019
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/woodlot-bmps-establishing-and-rejuventating-shelterbelts-and-ecobuffers/
LOCATION:Lindbrook Community Hall\, 51084 Alberta 630\, Tofield\, Alberta\, T0B 4J0
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T205410
CREATED:20190515T215527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T215527Z
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SUMMARY:River Revival Vegreville
DESCRIPTION:Are you in need of a river revival? Take our quiz below to find out! \n\nWould you like to know how trees\, native wildflowers and shrubs can help protect our riverbanks and even improve our water quality?\nWould you like to learn what a “riparian area” is?\nDo you like spending time outdoors\, enjoying food\, friends\, and family?\nIf you answered “yes” to any of these questions\, this FREE event is for you!\n\nOn June 8th from 10am – 2pm\, join the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA)\, the Town of Vegreville\, and the Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) for a River Revival in Vegreville! \n\nLEARN how native trees and wildflowers improve the riverbank and provide habitat for birds and pollinators. AWES and the NSWA will talk about “Eco-buffer 101”\, and “What’s in Your Watershed?”\nPLANT an “eco-buffer” of seedlings at our Vegreville demonstration site. (Demonstration provided. Bring gardening gloves and a spade if you have one. Extra spades will be available.)\nCELEBRATE the enhancement of our local river site through family-friendly and kids’ activities and refreshments. (Food available for a small cost)\n\nEvent activities will start at 10am at the Vegreville Regional Museum grounds with an introduction and demonstration. Tree planting will take place in the middle of the event and kids activities will be available throughout the day. \nThis event is FREE–All are welcome! Help us plan for # of attendees by registering at this eventbrite page or contact Mara at 587-525-6830 / mara.erickson@nswa.ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/river-revival-vegreville/
LOCATION:Vegreville Regional Museum\, 14413 Alberta 16A\, Vegreville\, Alberta\, T9C 1R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Erickson%2C North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance":MAILTO:mara.erickson@nswa.ab.ca
GEO:53.4853793;-112.0272399
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T205410
CREATED:20190507T160703Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Buffer Planting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Eco-Buffers are diverse\, high-density\, shelterbelts that look and act like a natural forest! \nJoin the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society and the County of Vermilion River for a free\, hands-on Eco-Buffer design and planting workshop on June 5th. \nThe evening will start with a presentation on the benefits of Eco-Buffers and how to design one\, then we’ll travel to a nearby site to plant and mulch an Eco-Buffer! \nA light dinner will be provided. \nParticipants should dress for the outdoors and bring their own work gloves and spade/shovel. \n  \nSpace is Limited! Register by June 3rd with Chris Elder at CElder@county24.com or 1-780-853-7844
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/eco-buffer-planting-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Renewable Energy Learning Centre\, Lakeland College\, 5707 College Drive\, Vermilion\, Alberta\, T9X 1K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
GEO:53.3489236;-110.8736954
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T205410
CREATED:20190423T160908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T161237Z
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SUMMARY:Flagstaff County Bumblebee House Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Flagstaff County and learn about the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators while building a bumblebee house to support native bumblebee populations! \nOnly 20 boxes available (1 box per family)! $10/person. Participants need to bring their own drill (fully charged) and/or screwdriver (Phillips and #1 Robertson)\, all other materials are provided. Supper is also included. \nPre-registration required. Please register by contacting Brenda Martin\, Assistant AG Fieldman at 780-384-4129 or bmartin@flagstaff.ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/flagstaff-county-bumblebee-house-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Flagstaff County Office\, 12435 Twp Rd 442\, Sedgewick\, Alberta\, T0B 4C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T205410
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelt Workshop in Flagstaff County
DESCRIPTION:Interested in creating a shelterbelt for your property? Are you a resident of Flagstaff County? Please join AWES and Flagstaff on December 13th 2018 to learn about the benefits of shelterbelts and how to create a custom shelterbelt design plus much more. \nThis is a FREE workshop with lunch included! \nPlease register by December 3rd to save your spot by contacting Brenda Martin at bmartin@flagstaff.ab.ca or call 780-384-4100.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-workshop-in-flagstaff-county/
LOCATION:Flagstaff County Office\, 12435 Twp Rd 442\, Sedgewick\, Alberta\, T0B 4C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180921T090000
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SUMMARY:Vermilion River County: 2-day Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Register with Chris Elder\, ALUS Coordinator\, before September 12th to reserve your spot by contacting him at (780) 852-7844 or celder@county24.com \nAre you a farmer\, rancher\, or acreage owner with a “riparian area” – that is\, land that borders some sort of water feature? Perhaps you have a stream running through your property\, a small pond out back\, or even just a wet spot in your cropland. If you do\, then the next question is: are you managing your riparian areas to their full potential? \nFrom September 21-22\, 2018\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Vermilion River County to deliver a mini-course that aims to help landowners manage their riparian areas in ways that maximize the environmental\, social\, and economic benefits to themselves\, their community\, and the greater watershed. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality\, moderation of floods and droughts\, erosion reduction\, wildlife habitat\, forage production for livestock\, recreational opportunities\, and alternative enterprises such as timber\, firewood\, fruit\, nuts\, mushrooms\, and medicinal plants. \nThe course will begin with a brief background on riparian areas and their importance within the larger watershed. Participants will then get the chance to visit a riparian area in Vermillion River County\, where they will learn how to conduct a site assessment for determining riparian health and potential to provide functions\, goods\, and services. Back in the class\, participants will be given maps of their own riparian areas and other tools to help define a vision and management plan. Course staff will support this exercise through presentations and one-on-one technical assistance on potential management practices that landowners may wish to consider (e.g. to provide opportunities for sustainable grazing\, fruit or timber production\, wildlife habitat\, etc.)\, and an additional field visit\, weather permitting. The course will end with participants having the opportunity to share their vision and management plan with other participants to receive further feedback and insight.\nIn short\, this course includes \n• Two full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment\, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day\, weather permitting.\n• Printouts of background information and management tools\, including a course workbook\, relevant informational factsheets and manuals\, laminated maps of participants’ properties\, and more\n• Lunch and snacks/refreshments for both days \nThe fee for this course is $20 per participant. This fee has been greatly reduced\, as the majority of course costs are being covered by a grant from the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP)\, administered by Alberta Environment and Parks. The primary objective of WRRP is to increase the natural ability of the province’s watersheds to reduce the intensity\, magnitude\, duration and effects of flooding and drought through watershed mitigation measures. Widespread implementation of the riparian restoration and management practices taught in this course has the potential to mitigate flooding and drought throughout the watershed while also providing direct benefits to landowners. \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/vermillion-river-county-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Renewable Energy Learning Centre\, Lakeland College\, 5707 College Drive\, Vermilion\, Alberta\, T9X 1K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders
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SUMMARY:Plant a Better World - Family & Youth
DESCRIPTION:Strathcona County Library Bookmobile’s “Library on Wheels” will be hosting this interactive and educational drop-in event for families. Azure Despins\, Agroforestry Intern at AWES\, will be there to speak on a range of forestry topics\, demonstrate different tree aging techniques\, and teach native Albertan tree identification. There will be a range of other activities at the event including making crafts from recycled materials\, and planting trees in test tubes! \nWhen: August 20th 2018\, 3-5 PM \nWhere: Deville/North Cooking Lake Hall \nCost: FREE
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/plant-a-better-world-family-youth/
LOCATION:North Cooking Lake Hall\, 21033 Wye Rd\, Sherwood Park\, Alberta\, T8G 1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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