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…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally published on Sep 24, 2025 at 09:35 Pipelines, planes and passenger trains will steal much of the limelight as details in a new mandate letter reach the public eye, Alberta’s transportation and economic corridors minister acknowledged Tuesday. But Devin Dreeshen said he’s also pumped about Premier Danielle Smith’s emphasis on partnering with municipalities … Read more…
By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally published on Sep 25, 2025 at 09:09 Last week, Alberta’s government proposed changes to its industrial carbon pricing system that would allow high-emitting companies to avoid paying into a provincial fund or purchasing credits, and would also permit smaller facilities to opt out of the program. Documents reveal oil and gas lobbyists have … Read more…
Today the Government of Alberta Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) announced that a Memorandum of Agreement has been reached with the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). Members of the ATA will now vote on accepting or rejecting the negotiated contract and will announce the results no later than October 1, 2025. Please see the attached communication from Superintendent Sean Beaton and … Read more…
Ken was born on October 25, 1951; in Vancouver, BC. He lived in Vancouver until he was 11 years old and then the family moved to Coquitlam, BC. From there Ken moved, as a young adult, to Pitt Meadows, BC and finally to Claresholm, AB 12 years ago.He studied Art for a few years and then went to Alaska to … Read more…