TWISS, MICHAEL

Celebration of LifeHonouringDr. Michael TwissWho passed away May 7, 2025, at the age of 71 years after a brief battle with cancer.Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Highwood Centre, 128 5 Ave SW, High River, AB.Casual attire. Lunch will be served.Please RSVP by July 22 to 403-360-1364.

Case of measles reported in Claresholm

By Rob Vogt, A case of measles has been reported in Claresholm.On July 9, Alberta Health Services was notified of a person with confirmed measles in the Calgary Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary.Individuals who were in the Lander Treatment Centre at 221 Fairway Drive during the times June … Read more

Town repeals code of conduct policy bylaw by provincial mandate

By John Watson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Municipalities across Alberta will no longer investigate themselves when instances of code of conduct violation complaints occur amongst local council members.  The Town of Strathmore voted to repeal their local code of conduct bylaw during the June 18 regular meeting of council.  “We have yet to see how it is going to roll out, … Read more

Library content order distracts from real issues, critics say

By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A provincial government order that Alberta schools remove sexually explicit materials from their libraries garnered condemnation yesterday as an example of costly and potentially harmful overreach. NDP education critic Amanda Chapman called the new standards a distraction from critical issues in Alberta’s education system.  “Of course materials in schools should be age appropriate,” she … Read more