PINCHER CREEK – It was the first friendly competition of its kind in Southern Alberta and a way for young horse trainers to build their skills working with horses.

LETHBRIDGE – Alberta’s finance minister Joe Ceci met with members of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Friday. Ceci used the 90-minute meeting to ask for input on the upcoming budget – expected to be released by the end of October – and feedback about investments in hard and soft infrastructure.