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Community Political 

Decades-long provincial underfunding threatens rural infrastructure, municipalities say

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Published on Sep 15, 2025 at 05:56 By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A critical need for infrastructure spending persists in rural Alberta because of decades of provincial government neglect, says the president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta. Kara Westerlund, a councillor in central Alberta’s Brazeau County, said the unique needs of the countryside aren’t met in current funding … Read more…

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Trade cartoon-like quotes for inspirational messaging, NDP advises municipal affairs minister

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally published on Aug 30, 2025 at 14:13 Alberta’s new municipal affairs minister should holster his cartoon six-shooters and adopt a less antagonistic media presence, the NDP’s Kyle Kasawski recommended last week. “When I read some of the things he’s said, he kind of reminds me of the Bugs Bunny character Yosemite Sam,” the … Read more…

Community Fall Home Improvement 

How to prep your lawn in fall so it thrives in the spring

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(NC) When it comes to lawn care, most people focus all their efforts during the spring and summer. However, if you want to keep your lawn looking healthy and beautiful, caring for your lawn as winter approaches is equally important. Try these fall lawn tips to keep your lawn in tip-top shape when spring rolls around.Feed your lawnFall is the … Read more…

Community Government Affairs 

Municipal District of Willow Creek purchases new loader

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By Rob Vogt The Municipal District of Willow Creek will spend almost $500,000 on a new loader for its gravel operations.At its Aug. 20 meeting, M.D. council was updated on the situation by Derrick Krizsan, the M.D.’s chief administrative officer.He explained the municipality’s 2016 Caterpillar – CAT 950M was struck by lightning, and is currently being inspected by a Caterpillar … Read more…

Community Nanton Sports 

Pro rodeo puts on a show in Nanton

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By Rob Vogt and Kevin Todd Pro rodeo took over the Nanton Ag Grounds this past weekend.When all the dust settled, the winners of the Nanton Pro Rodeo held Aug. 22 and 23 were:Bareback riding1) Brett Williams, 83 points;2) Steven Dewolfe, 82;3) Colton Ouellette, 79.5;4) Ty Taypotat, 77;5) Dantan Bertsch, 75.56) (tie) Jared Marshall and Dallas Hay, 75.Steer wrestling1) (tie) … Read more…

Community Education 

Provincial high school sports association re-brands itself

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By Rob Vogt Out with the Alberta Schools Athletic Association and in with School Sport Alberta.The provincial governing body for high school sports has undergone a re-branding.On Aug. 18, The Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association announced the historic rebrand: effective immediately, the organization will be known as School Sport Alberta.This refreshed identity marks a bold step forward for the nearly 70-year-old … Read more…