Check It Out: Reading about government waste will raise your blood pressure
Here’s a bit of humour to start your day. A genie granted a wish, but with one condition: that the man’s worst enemy would get two times more of what he wished for.
RCMP continue to investigate the death of Fatima Ahmed
BROOKS, AB - Brooks RCMP with support from the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate the death of 20-year-old Fatima Ahmed.
Brooks RCMP looking for suspect vehicle in fatal hit & run
TILLEY, AB - On August 25, 2025, at 4:10 a.m., Brooks RCMP responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Highway 1, near Range Road 131.
Viva Vitality: Preventing a Fall this Fall
I recently experienced one of my first memorable falls as an adult. Early this spring, while out jogging, I tripped on uneven pavement.
BMO FARM FAMILY AWARD: Simkin Ranches
Sue Simkin feels that life on the ranch has been the best foundation and classroom for her three children and grandchildren. “Ranching makes them thinkers, as you have to figure out things on your own…
Excitement continues to build with Games one year away
The countdown to the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games hit the one-year mark today, and preparations are in full swing as Medicine Hat gets ready…
Museum Musings: William Ireland
The Crossroads Museum received wonderful donations from the descendants of the Howard and Eloise Ireland family. Family items like a porcelain doll and even family albums were donated to us in 2024.
Class of 1971 - 54 Year School Reunion
It all started with an idea to get the 1971 graduates together. Many phone calls, emails, and texts later, it had snowballed into a weekend of visiting and reminiscing.
The Community Foundation’s Prairie Crocus Community Fund supports local projects
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is pleased to announce the distribution of $250,687 in 2025 Spring Community Grants to 36 charitable organizations throughout Southeastern Alberta.
Human remains identified at Brooks
BROOKS, AB - On Aug. 20, 2025, at approximately 6:05 p.m., Brooks RCMP initiated an investigation into found human remains.
Acadia Municipal Library Report: Summer Reading Program
Enjoy the three most recent adult fiction books that have arrived: Keeper of Lost Art by Laura Morelli, Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess, and The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: Caring for the Amish Family
ADULT FICTION: Caring for the Amish Family / by: Amy Clipston, Halfway to Hell / by: William W. Johnstone, Her Soul for A Crown / by: Alysha Rameera…
Hardisty community action plan reduces copper wire theft across eastern Alberta
HARDISTY, AB – The Alberta RCMP, in partnership with energy sector stakeholders, municipalities, and private security providers, is reporting significant progress…
Pierre Poilievre wins Battle River-Crowfoot by-election
OYEN - The voters of Battle River-Crowfoot have made their choice. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has emerged victorious in the federal by-election that took place on Monday, August 18.
Penton: Raleigh the best baseball story of 2025
We’ll worry about playoff teams and who will contend for the World Series as late September and October nears, but for now, here’s a look at six of the best Major League Baseball stories of 2025.
REMEMBERING WHEN: We just go there
One day, when I was quite young, my father and I went into town to the ballpark in the early evening to watch a big fastball game between our local men’s team…
Pop 89: 1,000,000 Stood Silent
I read a headline the other day: "Everyone is talking about Sydney's jeans." Really? Cuz, I'm not. And, seriously, with wars and famine, and tariffs and a new pope…
Check It Out: Good health is a blessing
A group of seniors were discussing their ailments over a cup of coffee. “My arms are so weak I can hardly lift this cup of coffee,” said one.