By Sean Beaton, Superintendent, Livingstone Range School DivisionYesterday the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) announced that its members rejected the tentative agreement with the Government of Alberta.This means that teachers are in a position to initiate job action on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. While we anticipate this will be a province-wide, general strike, the specific details about job action have not … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Ratepayers in the Town of Claresholm will see an increase of $5.64 for the year on their natural gas bills after town council approved an increase to the franchise fee collected on its behalf by the gas company.At its Sept. 22 meeting, council heard a report from Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney explaining ATCO franchise fees are … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Ratepayers in the Town of Claresholm will see an increase of $13.68, or $1.14 per month, on their electricity bills after town council approved an increase to the franchise fee collected on its behalf by the power company.At its Sept. 22 meeting, council heard a report from Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney explaining Fortis franchise fees are … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm town council has adopted a year-round, outdoor watering schedule.At its Sept. 8 meeting, Council approved the final two readings of a bylaw with an outdoor watering schedule.Key features of the schedule include:• The watering schedule has been incorporated directly into the town’s water shortage response plan, which now reads The Town of Claresholm watering schedule and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School “A” girls volleyball team won their home tournament this past weekend with a thrilling victory in the final over Canmore.The Cobras welcomed teams from High River, the Piikani Nation, Canmore, Fort Macleod, Picture Butte, Nobleford and the Kainai Nation for a one-day tournament on Saturday, Sept. 27.The Cobras opened with a … Read more…
Passed away August 13, 2025 at Good Samaritan Home in Magrath.Janice is predeceased by grandparents Gordon and Mary Stacey, Fred and Christian Hieb; parents Alfred and Francis Hieb; brother Russel Wayne Hieb; husband Allan Lunan and one baby granddaughter.Belated farewell rest in the warm comfort of the Lord.Sister Marlene (Arizona), Brother Randy (Calgary).
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally published on Sep 27, 2025 at 05:15 A UCP lack of foresight threatens caribou populations and undermines Alberta’s economic future, an opposition critic has charged. Sarah Elmeligi, the NDP’s shadow minister of environment and protected areas, said the government puts too much emphasis on today’s human-focused demands on caribou habitat. “The government is … Read more…