Province to take agriculture first approach to renewable energy

By Rob VogtThe provincial government has announced changes to the rules governing the development of renewable energy, and its says it will take an agriculture-first approach.On Feb. 28, the province announced the following changes:Agricultural lands• The Alberta Utilities Commission will take an “agriculture first” approach when evaluating the best use of agricultural lands proposed for renewables development.• Alberta will no … Read more

‘A’ basketball boys win zone championship

By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team, capped off a dream season by winning the South Zone Junior High Athletic Association 3J championship on the weekend.The Cobras travelled to Immanuel Christian School in Lethbridge for zone championship tournament held on March 1 and 2.The tournament drew teams from Matthew Halton High School of … Read more

Willow Creek 4-H District holds communications speak off

By Alexis Way – Willow Creek District 4-H and Fort Macleod Midnight Riders 4-H Horse ClubWell, it was a blistery snowy Saturday afternoon, on March 2 as the Willow Creek 4-H District Communications 2023-2024 speak offs were hosted at Granum School. There were 30 members participating, between the Claresholm Beef, Claresholm Multi, Fort Macleod Beef, Fort Macleod Midnight Riders, and … Read more

RCMP ask for help

2/21/24By: Amanda Ragsdale, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The ‘Capture Program’ is a new way for people with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) set up on their properties and/or businesses to register them with the RCMP. During an investigation, police will canvas neighborhoods for witnesses and CCTV footage.   “All we are doing is asking you to register your cameras and provide some … Read more

Alberta government declares early start to wildfire season

2/20/24By: Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wildfire season has begun 10 days earlier than usual following an announcement form the Alberta government on Tuesday afternoon. “The first priority of Alberta’s government will always be to ensure Albertans and their communities stay safe,” said Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen during the press conference. “Although last year’s wildfire season … Read more

Alberta creates grant funding for community justice organizations

2/15/24By: John Watson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Government of Alberta is investing $1.2 million into creating one-time grant availability for organizations supporting alternatives to the formal court system.  Via release, it is detailed the Alberta Community Justice Grant is geared to increasing access to justice within a community setting that is proactive, culturally sensitive, trauma informed, and tailored to … Read more