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Every Thursday night there is entertainment at the Vancouver Cafe to compliment the variety of delicious home-made pizza’s and soups available to anyone who loves good food and good music.

This month of February features Jack Kelly, Kim Wainwright, Michael Costin and Danielle Flynn. Check out Albany Gateway’s Events calendar for further details.

The Vancouver Cafe is located at 65 Vancouver Street in Albany. To reserve a table for your family and friends to enjoy a great evening in a relaxed venue and ambient atmosphere, phone ….9841 2475.

BYO drinks. Coffee, tea and cakes available.

Albany is set to celebrate what’s great about being  Australian, with a fun filled day at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) grounds.

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Let’s face it, it’s hard to keep up with all the technology that’s out there, let alone make sense of it. (more…)

Here’s the first of a brand new blog on Building a Home written by Ros McKinven from McKinven Homes.

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Albany Boatshed Fisherman & Farmer Market

Tuesday 22nd December 2011   5.00pm to 8.00pm

• Stock your pantry with local fresh & gourmet foods and premium wines.
• Browse talented local artisan stalls for a Christmas gift for someone special.
• Grab a bite to eat and enjoy the live music.
• Enter the free Christmas raffle to win over $200 worth of Boatshed Market vouchers.
• Enjoy relaxed Christmas shopping.
• Buy local and support you local producers.

Located at the Boatshed on Princess Royal Drive

Come and join in the fun!

http://www.albanygateway.com.au/details/albany-boatshed-sunday-market.html

With the retail industry experiencing tough times, many small retailers will be looking for clever marketing ideas to attract sales this Christmas.

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MEDIA RELEASE from Great Southern Development Commission

Weekend sport makes a strong contribution to sustaining regional towns, and Borden is ensuring that it is well placed to meet residents’ recreational needs.
Supported by $140,000 of Royalties for Regions funding through the Great Southern Development Commission (GSDC), the Borden Pavilion Committee is developing a $967,000 sporting precinct to encourage community building through recreation.

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GREAT SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – MEDIA RELEASE

A major national arts conference could be headed for the Great Southern in 2014.

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Vicki Brown, Manager of the Small Business Centre Great Southern invites rural small businesses throughout their 11 Shires to contact them about the ‘Building resilience against future dry seasons grant’.

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The City of Albany has adopted the same Christmas Trading Hours as metropolitan Perth.

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