Check It Out: My uncle turned tragedy into triumph
I am writing this missive on my birthday, an annual occasion which I celebrate as an excuse to eat too much cake and chocolate. Maybe it's because I'm getting older…
Around the barrel
Hannah Wagstaff of Sedalia, AB digs into a tight turn during Ladies Barrel Racing at the Kindersley Indoor Rodeo on Thursday night.
Fifty years on, the halls still echo
Graduating classmates of Cereal High School from 1975, 1976 and 1977 gathered at the CJ Peacock Centre in Cereal on May 16, 2026, to mark 49, 50 and 51 years since graduation.
Oyen Lodge gears up for Seniors' Week
Hello, everyone. Wow, it has been a hot one, but there is also lots of moisture to cool things off and spruce things up again after the heat.
A salty secret behind the outhouse
Back in the day not many people used valuable film to photograph an outhouse. However, this lopsided structure was captured on film in the 1940s.
Acadia library plans summer movie nights and new large print titles
We invite you to join us on June 16th at the library to watch Fly Away Home. Viewing will last from 3:30 until 5 p.m. Free popcorn and juice will be provided.
Movie Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu finds heart in a father and son bond
Star Wars lives on as the latest movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, was featured at the local theatre. Star Wars was first released almost fifty years ago in May of 1977…
Alberta invests nearly $8 million to combat organized crime
Alberta's government is putting nearly $8 million toward the fight against organized crime, extortion and gang activity across the province.
Alberta river flows strong heading into summer, outlook shows
Most of Alberta's major rivers are heading into summer in far better shape than a year ago, according to the province's May Water Supply Outlook.
Rodeo runs deep for New Brigden's Tye family
Rodeo is a family affair that encompasses multiple generations. These families don't just attend rodeos; they live them and are tied together by the sport.
Alberta adds $300,000 to youth trades program at TELUS Spark
Alberta is putting an additional $300,000 into a hands-on skilled trades program for young people at Calgary's TELUS Spark Science Centre.
Alberta referendum set for Oct. 19 with 10 questions on the ballot
Albertans will vote on 10 separate questions in a province-wide referendum Oct. 19, including whether the province should start the legal process toward a vote on separating from Canada.
Look way up and way back to episodes of the Friendly Giant
"Look way up … waaaay up!" Those were words heard by generations of Canadian kids over 3,000 episodes and throughout 27 years.
Environment Department turns to AI for earlier weather warnings
Officials promise that Canadians will learn about bad weather further in advance now that they’ve adopted artificial intelligence to help in their forecasts.
Alberta to post on-site notices of serious child-care incidents
Licensed child-care facilities in Alberta will soon have to post notices about high-risk, potentially criminal incidents where parents can see them.
Alessia Cara, Barenaked Ladies among Canada Day performers
Alessia Cara and the Barenaked Ladies will help residents celebrate Canada Day. Those acts will be among performers on the national broadcast from Ottawa on July 1…
RCMP launches rural crime team with $2-million provincial boost
The Alberta RCMP is boosting its ability to fight organized crime and gang activity, backed by a $2-million investment from the Alberta government.
Just A Gal From Glidden: A right turn instead of a left
Every day, I have the pleasure of driving by the Kindersley Regional Park Golf Course on my way to work. I golfed it once, probably in the late 1980s, before I actually knew how to golf.
Penton: Not everyone loves CFL’s new look
The new-look Canadian Football League season kicks off this week and while some are applauding the significant rule changes made to the game since last year’s Grey Cup, not everyone is thrilled.