Here’s a bit of old-time trivia for you. A popular Western TV series called Bonanza ran from 1959 to 1972. The four main characters —Lorne Greene, Michael Landon…

The very first pet our family ever had was a young, jet-black stray tomcat who appeared out of nowhere one day at our country house when my little brother and I were very young.

“Here, let me do that for you”, says the automated voice, assuring me, in carefully programmed language and hushed tone, that it really cares about my needs.

Oyen Extended Care residents and their families gathered in the courtyard on July 27 to celebrate with a Summer Beach Party.

Pioneers worked extremely hard, but they also knew the importance of celebrating together as a community and having fun.

Norma Brown donated this beautiful wedding dress worn by her mother, Nellie May (Moore) Gripp. She was born in 1919, met and courted Leonard Gripp…

One of the greatest joys of Clark and Byrne Huston’s life has been being able to carry-on the family farm tradition from their grandparents and parents…

Father Rodel Abanto came to serve the parish on August 1, 2022. He made his home in Oyen Monday through Wednesday and the remainder of the week in Hanna.

This new centre — focused on wellness, recovery, and long-term healing — will carry forward Empress's proud legacy as a place of care and compassion.

ADULT FICTION: Dark Diamond / by: Neal Asher, Cold Dead Cash / by: William W. Johnstone, What Have You Done? / by: Shari Lapena, These Summer Storms / by: Sarah MacLean…

Pierre Poilievre was a failed candidate on April 28. He was no longer wanted as an MP by the voters of Carleton. Damien Kurek should not have resigned causing an unnecessary by-election…

EDMONTON – Last week, special guests and RCMP employees witnessed Deputy Commissioner Trevor Daroux assume command of the Alberta RCMP from Deputy Commissioner Rob Hill.

BROOKS – Recovery Alberta teams and programs previously located at Newell Plaza and the north end of the Brooks Health Centre are now serving clients in a new space…

The Statistics Canada report on Police-reported crime statistics in Canada, 2024 shows that there was a 6.9% decrease in the Crime Severity Index (CSI) across Alberta…

A lot has been said in these pages on both sides of the debate related to the future of Battle River-Crowfoot. First, to the people of Battle River-Crowfoot, thank you…

As a by-election unfolds in Eastern Alberta, the Coronation RCMP is reminding the public about the importance of respectful and lawful conduct, both in person and online.

Advance polls have opened for the federal by-election in the Battle River-Crowfoot riding. For the first time, Elections Canada will require voters to fill out a blank ballot.

The 2025 crop year continues to be challenging in some regions of Alberta. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has adjusted the low yield allowance…

LaPrairie Works, leader in highway and bridge maintenance and civil infrastructure construction in Western Canada, is pleased to announce it became the new provincial highway…

Alberta’s organ and tissue donation program, Give Life Alberta, reported a record number of donors last year, with a total of 317 deceased organ and/or tissue donors.