UCP faces barrage of disability and accessibility questions
The NDP bombarded cabinet last week with questions and statements critical of the province’s treatment of persons with disabilities.
Acadia Municipal Library: Story of My Life
This week’s newest adult fiction addition is Story of My Life by Lucy Score. Library surveys are due May 22. If you didn’t receive one in your mailbox there are extra copies available in the library.
Local high school students explore potential futures at Special Areas
Over 170 high-school students from across the region explored potential careers at Special Areas this past April.
Expect boats to be inspected
Starting June 1, Alberta is the first province in Canada to require mandatory inspections for all incoming watercraft to keep invasive mussels out.
Viva Vitality: Virtual tables – How food apps are redefining food security
It seems like every time we go to the grocery store, prices are higher, and so is the bill. Inflation has led to skyrocketing food costs, making it harder for many of us to afford the essentials.
Human remains identified
REDCLIFF - On Jan. 18, 2025, Redcliff RCMP began an investigation into a reported missing person 38-year-old Clayton Martens.
Penton: Sports records made to be broken? Not so fast …
Maybe a Major League Baseball player will slug five home runs in one game. Maybe a batter will drive in more than 10 runs in a single game.
Pop 89: Unlock the Tower of Babel
It's been a month of global upheaval wherein Carney managed to articulate his way through a meeting in Washington without getting finger-wagged by the card-dealer of the house.
REMEMBERING WHEN: The Night Out
Late one summer afternoon in the early 2000s, a buddy called me up and said, “Keith, let’s go out for dinner tonight! My treat!”
Check It Out: Centenarians share secrets to a long life
A woman asked her 100-year-old grandfather what his secret was to such a long life. He replied, “I’m just waiting until I can afford a burial service.”
Response to the Liberal government’s new cabinet: Premier Smith
Premier Danielle Smith released the following statement following the Liberal government’s new cabinet announcement…
Alberta RCMP participates in National Police Week 2025
Sunday, May 11, 2025 marked the start of National Police Week. This week-long public awareness campaign, hosted by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police…
Keep food, water safe when enjoying the outdoors
Alberta Health Services reminds people to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Never assume water from lakes, streams, rivers or springs is safe to drink.
Defending Alberta industry during U.S. tariffs
Alberta’s government is freezing its industrial carbon price to keep industry competitive and defend jobs in response to the uncertainty caused by United States’ tariffs.
No health without mental health
Mental health needs are receiving more attention in recent years, but there still remain huge gaps in understanding and acceptance of mental health issues.
Alberta RCMP reminds drivers to slow down and move over
Your Alberta RCMP is reminding all drivers to do their part in keeping emergency and roadside workers safe by slowing down and moving over…
South Central High School valedictorian will miss strong connections
Payton Duffield is the valedictorian this year for South Central High School. Since entering high school, her focus has been on achieving high grades.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Enigma / by: RuNyx
FICTION: Enigma / by: RuNyx, NON FICTION: Pruning and training : what, when and how to prune / by: Christopher Brickell, PERIODICALS: People Magazine…