Hello everyone. Yahoo, spring has finally arrived and everyone is loving the weather except for the odd windy day. The residents are enjoying their walks outside and sitting in the Gazebo.

The senior dancers of Breaking Ground Dance Studio's Rio number celebrate their first place group award on the staircase after competition, with instructor Miss Tonya at right…

Heritage Park Historical Village opens its 62nd season May 16 with a new interpretive focus on the trades, skills and people who built prairie communities.

On May 2, Breaking Ground Dance Studio held its 21st annual dance recital, "Good Times." The community support was outstanding…

Belated happy Mother's Day to all the hard-working moms in the area. With the seeders running and lots of spraying happening these days, the roads and family life are kicking into high gear.

Alberta has hired more than 550 seasonal firefighters and expanded its aerial response capabilities ahead of the 2026 wildfire season, the province announced May 4.

Alberta RCMP are urging residents to take proactive steps to protect their personal information and reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud.

Alberta's government is urging residents to complete the 2026 Census of Population by May 12 to ensure the province receives its fair share of federal funding amid record population growth.

THREE HILLS - A Richmond, B.C., man faces fraud and money-laundering charges after a Three Hills RCMP investigation into an investment scam that cost a victim $729,900.

ADULT FICTION: Blood Moon / by: Sandra Brown, The Mountains We call Home : The book woman’s legacy / by: Kim Michelle Richardson, Happy Ending / by: Chloe Liese…

Late last month, the Liberal government released a Spring Economic Update that contained a shocking figure. According to the government’s own projections…

Mental well-being is shaped by many elements including our daily routines and social connections. During Mental Health Awareness Week, May 4 – 10…

I am having a hard time writing this column. Usually the words come. This time they don't want to. We lost one of my husband Robert's closest cousins today. Completely unexpected.

Canada's new governor-general has served as a judge in positions "that no Canadian had held before," a federal statement said. Louise Arbour worked as a judge…

To say the National Hockey League draft of 18-year-old players is an inexact science is stating the obvious. It’s more like a crapshoot.

There is a different kind of pain that comes after losing someone who was ill. When you are the caregiver, there are long days of trying to hold everything together while, at the same time…

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

Enjoy this week’s comic strips and have a laugh!

A frugal fellow thought he'd re-wire his house rather than hire an electrician. He might be in for a shock!

Hello Everyone. April is done so Spring has finally sprung, and it's putting smiles on people's faces as they enjoy some beautiful weather.

Another wonderful year at Wilson School of Dance has come and gone. Dancers began classes in October and wrapped up with our home recital this past weekend, April 25 and 26.

The Rod and Gun Club hosted their annual trophy day and supper on Feb. 28. A beautiful display of wild game mounts and recently harvested heads was scored by…

New Brigden School came alive with capes, masks and a whole lot of imagination last week as students from grades 2 to 6 transformed into their favourite superheroes…

To celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), Oyen Family Community Support Services held a Volunteer Appreciation Pop-Up Celebration in the Empress Community Hall…

CONSORT, AB — The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has awarded one of its two 2026 Community Impact Awards to the Consort & District Medical Centre Society…

Rocky Mountain Equipment has opened applications for the 2026 Right by You Ag Society Grant, the sixth year of a community investment program that will award four $10,000 grants…

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Pheasants Forever Canada have renewed a two-year agreement that pays southern Alberta producers to convert unproductive cropland into perennial cover.

Please join us on May 26 at the library to watch Brave. The viewing runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Free popcorn and juice will be provided.

As spring finally arrives, it’s time to dust off my bicycle and hit the trails with my family. It’s also a great time to take inventory of your equipment…

There I was in Grade 12 with eight pieces of artwork done and one problem left. Sculpture. I had nothing. The deadline was coming. My portfolio was due for the Visual Communications program…