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Innovative public infrastructure — it’s not just a big city thing, minister says

Posted on: June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 Staff Writer

By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When it comes to Alberta’s most innovative public infrastructure, the good stuff always gets built in the province’s two major cities. True or false? True, one extremely limited sample suggests. Afterall, last year’s four winners of the inaugural Minister’s Infrastructure Awards were evenly divided between Edmonton and Calgary. False, says Martin Long, Alberta’s minister … Read more…

UCP ‘disasters and fires’ fail Albertans with disabilities, NDP maintains

Posted on: June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 Staff Writer

Published June 16, 2025 By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Economic hardship, anger and untenably long waitlists have taken root in Alberta because of UCP mismanagement of the disability file, an opposition critic charged recently. Marie Renaud added that issues harming Albertans with disabilities extend beyond a lack of accessibility legislation. But the government needs to act on that too, … Read more…

High school presents extra-curricular awards

Posted on: June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt Willow Creek Composite High School honoured achievement in extra-curricular activities with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 12, Jessica Mackin was named the female athlete of the year, and Zak Wright was named male athlete of the year.Jewel Simpson was the honourable mention female athlete of the year, while Hayden McClung … Read more…

Granum Stormwater Management Project complete

Posted on: June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt It may look like a new park in Granum, but water and greenspace on the eastern edge of the hamlet serves a greater purpose.That facility is the Granum Storm Water Management and Flood Mitigation Project, now known as the Leavings Heritage Park, and an event celebrating its completion was held on June 11.Reeve Maryanne Sandberg of the … Read more…

Three days of non-stop excitement at Stavely Pro Rodeo

Posted on: June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt The 67th edition of the Stavely Pro Rodeo had three full days of roping and riding action.The rodeo took place on the lands east of the Stavely Arena on June 12, 13 and 14, and the winners were:Bareback riding• First, Kody Lamb, 83 points;• First, Steven DeWolfe, 83 points;• Third, Jacob Stemo, 81 points.Steer wrestling• First, Pacean … Read more…

Valentine, Donald Lawrence

Posted on: June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Staff Writer

May 9, 1946 – April 24, 2025The family of Don shares the sad news of his passing April 24, 2025 while on vacation in Hawaii, while surrounded by all of his immediate family.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marlane, their children Dale and Paige (Kelly); and grandchildren Dayson, River, Landry and Daxton. As well as sisters Marvia Hickle … Read more…

Jackson, Gerald Walter

Posted on: June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Staff Writer

September 22, 1939 – May 26, 2025It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gerald Walter Jackson (Jerry) on May 26, 2025. Jerry passed away peacefully in his home at Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm, while enjoying one of his favourite pastimes: watching hockey.Jerry was born September 22, 1939, in Calgary, Alberta. He was a good … Read more…