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The second annual Winter in the Woods festival and fundraiser in support of the Bragg Creek Community Association will be held Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“I am excited to see how we can use this tool to benefit our community and how we provide public safety to the residents,” he continued.

Dr. Jen Morrissey, an equine veterinarian and reproductive specialist, is the brains behind the teddy bear clinic, and said she was first exposed to the idea at veterinary school a few years ago.

The third Monday in January is sometimes referred to in popular culture as Blue Monday.

Although registration will continue throughout the year, RVS Superintendent of Schools Greg Luterbach said registering early helps families and schools plan for a successful transition and provides RVS necessary information to have teachers and resources in place.

Police have seized over $200,000 in drugs, as well as weapons, vehicles and other materials related to crime, from three residences in Calgary and Bearspaw.

On Jan. 7, wolfdogs at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary near Cochrane ate meat that had been hung from trees in their enclosures to encourage problem-solving behaviour.

“Once we’re out [on the ice], the girls are really competitive and they’re working hard to get better all the time," Loomer said. "Hopefully that’s going to continue.”

Individuals who suspect they may have SAD are urged to speak with their physicians so they can overcome this often treatable condition.