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What are Alberta’s ‘contractual’ obligations to coal companies?

Posted on: January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 Staff Writer

By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Government of Alberta says it has an obligation to some coal companies to allow open-pit mining despite the practice being banned under the province’s new coal policy, but these “contractual relationships” aren’t quite formal contracts. When Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean announced details of the province’s coal industry “modernization” initiative on Dec. … Read more…

Mitchell, Stanley (Stan)

Posted on: December 31, 2024December 31, 2024 Staff Writer

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Stan Mitchell on December 28, 2024, at the age of 79. He was surrounded by his loved ones in his final moments, and he leaves behind many cherished memories that will be forever held dear.Stan was born on December 31, 1944, in Rosedale, AB., to Tom and Betty. He … Read more…

Merry Christmas

Posted on: December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Staff Writer

Turnbull, Marion Loretta

Posted on: December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 Staff Writer

October 15, 1935 – Swift Current, SaskatchewanDecember 11, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Marion on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 89 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Keith Turnbull, her parents, four sisters, and three brothers. Marion will be greatly missed by sisters Joyce Hazel, … Read more…

Town draft budget carries six percent increase

Posted on: December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 Staff Writer

By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Town of Claresholm draft operating and capital budget for 2025 proposes a 6.045 percent tax increase.“This is an interim budget to allow the town to continue to operate into the new year,” said Jennifer Place, town director of corporate services, in introducing the financial document at the Dec. 9, town council meeting.“The … Read more…

M.D. of Willow Creek chief gets his due in Ottawa

Posted on: December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 Staff Writer

By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chief Kelly Starling’s career to date has seen him fill a lot of big shoes and boots when necessary.In his younger days he was putting out fires around High River, to lighting fires on the bench of Claresholm high school football players. Now, in February 2025, Starling is again to polish his shoes … Read more…

Junior Cobra boys beat Titans

Posted on: December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School junior varsity boys’ basketball team opened their home schedule with a win last week.The Cobras hosted the Coaldale Christian Titans on Monday, Dec. 9, winning by a score of 69-57.Claresholm led 30-15 after one quarter, trailed 41-39 at the half, and led 61-48 after three quarters.Scoring for the Cobras were Briggs … Read more…