Leduc Rep

•   • The Leduc RCMP. (Peter Williams) As students head back to school, theLeducRCMPis reminding parents, caregivers and motorists to use extra caution in and around school drop-off areas. The start of a new school year brings increased traffic around schools, with more vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and school buses sharing the road. Busy drop-off areas can become congested quickly, and drivers are reminded that a few extra seconds can help prevent a collision.

•   • Residents of Leduc and Leduc County and Leduc administration staff discuss details of Leduc's proposed annexation at an open house on June 17, at Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church. This was one of four open houses the city held as part of its second round of public engagement in the annexation process.

•   • Treats and dishes made from recipes featured in the Leduc and District Seniors Centre's new cookbook were sold at a fundraising event at Telford House, August 18. (LDSC) The community gathered at Telford House on August 18 to sample recipes from the Leduc and District Senior Centre’s new cookbook. “The Leduc and District Senior Centre wanted to honour our shared history by bringing some of our favourite recipes together in our new cookbook ‘Recipes to Share’,” the Senior Centre said.

•   • BIG WISHES Leduc and Alberta ball players celebrated their favourite game, in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundations and helping kids and families during hard times, at the fourth annual Grand Slam Slo-Pitch Tournament, August 15 and 16, at Lede Park. (Dillon Giancola photos) Leduc’s Lede Park was once again home to the Make A Wish Grand Slam Slo-Pitch Tournament, August 15 and 16. The fourth annual tournament saw 16 teams, and 300 players, raise about $150,000.

Advertisement oop Skip to Content •   • Abi Omoyayi from the Leduc Track and Field Club (left), representing Team Alberta, earned second place in U18 heptathlon at the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships, August 7 to 9, in Regina. (Christina Omoyayi photo) For runner Mary MacLean, competing and placing 17th in the world in 800m at the World Athletics U20 Championships was the perfect way to cap off her distance running career with the Leduc Track and Field Club.

•   • Deann Bennett, CEO of Salem Manor Foundation, gratefully accepts a cheque from Leduc Legion Branch 108’s VP Dominique Vrolyk, alongside members of the Lead Team and a few residents. The funds will go toward Salem Manor's bladder scanner campaign. (supplied) Salem Manor Society in Leduc is in the midst of a critical fundraising campaign. Aimed at procuring a bladder scanner (a much-needed piece of medical equipment) and updating IV pumps, the goal is $20,000.

Advertisement oop Skip to Content Author of the article: •  for the Leduc Rep •   • Andy Tait/The Naturalist Wetaskiwin Times Anyone that attended school is aware of some basic heat dynamics. Black absorbs solar radiation and white or silver reflects it. We often apply this scientific knowledge in the selection of clothing and the colours we choose for equipment and buildings.

Advertisement oop Skip to Content •   • Leduc is a vibrant community, with many different groups, teams, clubs, and volunteers hosting activities and events each week. Below is a list of reoccurring activities in Leduc, and upcoming, one-time events. Leduc We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

•   • Andre Barclay captured this avocet on the outskirts of Leduc this summer. (supplied) This week’s ‘Leduc in a flash’ comes from Andre Barclay and captures an avocet on the outskirts of Leduc earlier this summer. Do you have a photo showing off the city? Whether it be a Leduc staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Rep. Submissions can be sent to DGiancola@postmedia.com.

The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival was moved to Telford Lake just two weeks before the festival, with the city and Leduc Boat Club being excellent hosts. •   • More than 400 athletes paddled their hearts out at the 30th annual Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival, August 15 and 16, at Telford Lake. The festival was moved from the North Saskatchewan River to Telford Lake just two weeks before the event, due to unprecedented rainfaill.