M.D. of Willow Creek council updated on status of capital projects

By Rob Vogt The Municipal District of Willow Creek continues to work on several infrastructure projects throughout the municipality, including roads, sidewalks in Granum, bridges, shop improvements, and more.At M.D. council’s July 23 meeting, Craig Pittman, the M.D.’s director of infrastructure, outlined the projects, as follows:Granum stormwater managementThis project involves designing and constructing drainage improvements in Granum and surrounding area … Read more

Liberals Ignore the Damage Their Hidden Fuel Tax Will Do to Farmers and Food Prices

July 21, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Ottawa, ON – John Barlow, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement on the Liberals’ Clean Fuel Standard:  “The Liberal government is again burdening farmers and producers with expensive fuel taxes while pretending Canadians won’t notice the rising costs at the grocery store. This was confirmed by a recent briefing from the Department of Agriculture … Read more

CUPW-represented employees to vote on Canada Post’s final offers beginning July 21

Last month, we let you know that the Minister of Jobs and Families had approved Canada Post’s request to have employees represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) vote on our final offers for collective agreements.  About the voting period Yesterday, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) – the independent administrative tribunal conducting the vote – announced that voting … Read more

Building better business: High-calibre training coming to Crowsnest Pass through provincial grant

By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Business owners and entrepreneurs in Crowsnest Pass will soon have access to high-calibre training and networking opportunities through a newly funded initiative aimed at enhancing skills and strengthening local economic resilience. As part of the second round of Alberta’s Small Community Opportunity Program, the province is supporting community-led projects that promote innovation and sustainable … Read more

Pincher Creek pharmacist, seniors concerned as Alberta raises prescription drug co-pay cap

By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s recent decision to raise the maximum co-payment for prescription drugs under its seniors and non-group health benefit plans could leave many Pincher Creek residents, particularly seniors on fixed incomes, feeling the financial strain. Starting July 1, the province has increased the co-payment cap by $1 per month for 10 months, rising from the … Read more

Via Rail names railcar ‘Jasper Park’ to honour community’s resilience

By Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter JASPER – Via Rail has named one of its train cars after Jasper National Park in honour of the community’s enduring spirit post-wildfire. Parks Canada CEO Ron Hallman joined officials with Via Rail and the Municipality of Jasper to celebrate the naming during a Wednesday (July 2) ceremony at the Jasper Train Station shortly … Read more