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The winners for the seventh annual Best of Our Valley contest are here! Each year AZFoothills.com ask readers to vote on their favorite Valley people, places, and more. The contest is answered with millions of votes and this year more than 350 winners have been chosen.

The season is welcoming many fun holiday traditions in Arizona, and ice skating is one of them. Check out these festive rinks all around the Valley to brighten up your holidays.

Kathy Shayna Shocket has an insider's view on the stories that make a difference. 

Kathy reminds pet lovers of the most dangerous hazards during the holidays.

AZ Giving: Adam Trenk of CANTER AZ

CANTER stands for The Communication Alliance Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses. This organization helps retiring or old racehorses with new opportunities to restart their careers. AZFoothills.com speaks to Adam Trenk, the executive director, for more insight on this volunteer based organization.

AFM: Why did you decide to get involved this organization?

AT: CANTER is a national organization that has affiliates across the country in different states and regions. CANTER AZ was started in March of 2011, by Dennis Miller. We are a...