By Rob VogtThe federal and provincial governments have announced they are extending the deadline to Feb. 22 to apply for drought livestock assistance to help producers maintain breeding herds.A Jan. 25 news release states the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative is extending the application deadline, as well as expanding eligibility to 23 new regions. Funding for this joint AgriRecovery … Read more…
June 15, 1932 to January 21, 2024 Roy Johnson passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the age of 91 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Rosemary; his two sons, Tim (Joy) and Todd (Kristein); five grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and family members throughout Canada and England.Predeceased by his parents, Harold … Read more…
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Marian Rebecca (Becki) Mathewson announces her sudden, and unexpected passing into the arms of God, where she reunited with her love, Bill. She passed in Lethbridge, AB on January 23, 2024.Becki met Bill in the early 1990s and they fell in love almost immediately. They decided to join their families together … Read more…
Mary Jane Pickering, died peacefully January 25, 2024 at 7:26 pm at the Rockyview Hospital, with family by her side.She was born in Fort Macleod on October 12, 1940 to her parents Konon (Mike) and Margaret Zumik. She was raised in Pearce until they moved into Fort Macleod in 1957 , where upon graduation she was employed at Telus (formerly … Read more…
b. June 23, 1926 – d. January 23, 2024 Oliver passed away at Willow Creek Continuing Care on January 23, 2024, at an age of 97 years old. His family was with him in his final moments with his son’s Mike and Pete at his bedside and daughter Amy-Irene on the telephone. As many knew he wished to make it … Read more…
January 30, 2024 – Students from across the globe are coming to Livingstone Range School Division for the rural Alberta high school experience. The Division’s International Student Program continues to grow, as students are drawn to the safe, welcoming environment of our rural communities.“Each year our program grows, welcoming more students from more countries around the world, “ says Jas … Read more…
Researchers are using remote cameras and cutting-edge tools to better study and monitor Alberta’s wildlife. January 26, 2024 Researchers have used remote cameras to monitor wildlife in Alberta for many years, and for good reason: the technology is cost-effective, efficient and safe while enabling researchers to observe multiple species at the same time. However, collecting the data, coordinating with other … Read more…