By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Travel distances and the stifling quiet of stigma make sexual assault especially dangerous for rural Albertans, a cabinet minister acknowledged in a recent interview. Commenting on a funding announcement of nearly $21 million under his ministry, Searle Turton said: “It just breaks my heart when I hear that in the past survivors were feeling … Read more…
The Macleod Gazette8/25/26By: George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wood, metal, concrete and mesh have transformed a 10-kilometre stretch of the open road in southern Alberta into a protective passageway for the motoring public. Strategically placed along a scenic foothills route to prevent the kind of wildlife encounter drivers would sooner avoid, all those posts, fences and cattleguards along Highway … Read more…
The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team opened their season on Saturday, Aug. 29, hosting a controlled scrimmage with the LCI Rams junior varsity team of Lethbridge. The Rams won the day, but the Cobras had some good plays including this run, where Cobra Easton Wright, at right, stiff arms a would-be Rams tackler. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved a policy governing the use of artificial intelligence in town operations.The decision came at council’s Aug. 17 meeting, after they reviewed a report from administration and heard a presentation from Patrick Gaede, the town’s municipal intern.The report stated that as artificial intelligence continues to develop, administration has determined a policy is required to … Read more…
By Rob VogtJunior golf is alive and well and thriving at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club.Chad Zentner started junior golf last year with six players. That number grew to 12 this year.“It’s been really good,” he said.Zentner’s approach is slightly different.He does not focus on how to shoot but, instead, takes players on the course and shoots a round … Read more…
By Rob VogtBrian Nelson is the 2026 Stavely Citizen of the Year.The award was presented during the intermission of the annual Stavely Amateur Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 22, by Tim Nelson, exalted ruler of the Stavely Elks, who look after the award.He explained the citizen of the year award started as the Flanagan Citizen of the Year Award where it … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek council was provided an update recently on its discretionary funds, which are used to meet donation requests from community organizations and activities.At its Aug. 19 meeting, council was presented a report on how much funding each councillor has in their discretionary account.Each councillor is provided $1,500 annually to meet requests, and that … Read more…