News for the Non-Newsy

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•     The Calgary Stampede announced their 2011 Parade Marshall is Rick Hansen - Canada's own Man in Motion!  
•     Soderberg House in High River reopens after fire - ribbon cutting ceremony was held on April 29th.
•     Alberta is changing its Noxious Weed Act, and those pesky yellow flowers kids love (and lawn enthusiasts hate) - Dandelions - will no longer be on the kill list.
•     As of May 19th Fluoride will no longer be added to Calgary tap water.
      The Provincial Government announced $50 million assistance program for Slave Lake fire evacuees. There is no word yet on when residents will be able to return to the town.
•     The Town of Nanton has determined that the Outdoor Swimming Pool at the Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre WILL NOT open for the 2011 season due to construction activities related to the replacement of the roof on the arena. 
•     Macleod MP Ted Menzies has returned to his post as the Minister of State for Finance.