Search continues for missing 82-year-old
CONSORT, AB - Police are continuing an extensive search for an 82-year-old woman reported missing earlier this week, with confirmed activity placing her in central Alberta the night she disappeared.
Just A Gal From Glidden: Dad’s go-cart flew
The surest sign winter was over on our farm wasn’t the calendar. It was the day Dad hauled the go-cart out of the barn. He built it during Easter break in 1970…
Penton: Ball or strike? Let the ‘robot ump’ decide
“Well, it’s one, two, three strikes you’re out at the ol’ ball game. Maybe. Maybe not. Let’s see what the ABS system says first before we send that batter back to the dugout.
Check It Out: Forgiving those who put trash in our baskets
Kids are often mini versions of their parents. When my kids were growing up, one of them looked at a childhood photo of his friend’s dad and said, “Wow! Your dad looked just like you!…
3Cs Coyotes strike gold at U15 B provincials
3Cs Coyotes were off to Olds, Alta., for the U15 B provincials March 27-29. The first game was Friday afternoon, and the 3Cs came out of the gate flying with seven goals in the first period…
Spring activities and Easter fun brighten the week at Oyen Lodge
Hello everyone. It looks like some more winter weather has arrived, but it seems to melt in a day or two. It just seems to snow enough to give us some exercise shovelling again.
Sibbald News: First Disking Bonspiel in 40+ years a success in Sibbald
Spring weather is here. Snow flurries and bright blue skies. Don’t put your winter gear away just yet. It’s a mixed bag.
Special Areas Advisory Council reviews progress on community priorities
The Special Areas Advisory Council met in Hanna on March 26 and 27 for its regular spring meeting, bringing representatives from across the region together to review ongoing initiatives…
Hanna District hosts Ultimate Bullfighter Workshop
The first week of March brought beautiful weather, but by the morning of March 8, conditions had taken a turn—rain, snow, bitter cold winds, and treacherous roads…
Spring reading, Easter fun at Acadia Municipal Library
The Easter hunt will continue through the Easter break. Each time you check out a book, you will have a chance to win an Easter egg. There are still plenty of eggs to be found.
Conservatives deliver major win for Canadian farmers
Following months of relentless advocacy from Conservatives and provincial partners, the Liberal government has backed down on its refusal to approve the emergency use of strychnine.
This is Alberta Whisky
Alberta’s government has introduced legislation aimed at defining and protecting what can be labelled as “Alberta Whisky,” in a move it says will strengthen the province’s global reputation…
Additional COVID-19 vaccine doses available April 7 for high-risk Albertans
Eligible Albertans at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness will be able to receive an additional vaccine dose at no cost starting April 7 through participating pharmacies…
Targeting weeds on oil and gas sites
Alberta will give its energy regulator new authority next month to enforce weed and pest control on oil and gas sites, in a move the province says is aimed at protecting farmland…
Canada extends work permit deadline for Ukrainians under emergency program
OTTAWA — Ukrainians who came to Canada under an emergency travel program will have an extra year to apply to extend their work permits, the federal government announced March 31.
Just A Gal From Glidden: If that cat could talk, the stories he’d tell …
Before I ever wrote a column, we had a cat who thought he could. Marmaduke was my favourite. A big orange-and-white tabby with more personality than most people.
Penton: It’s officially spring: Masters week is here
For many casual sports fans, this is the week they start paying attention to golf. It’s Masters Week at Augusta, Ga., and this year’s edition offers up a number of intriguing questions.
CN Tower featured on new $2 coin marking 50th anniversary
The CN Tower in Toronto appears on a $2 coin that went into circulation last week. “Canada's engineering excellence reached new heights with the building of the CN Tower…