By David GaleThe Nanton Community Memorial Centre closed out 2025 with a strong show of community support, receiving a $7,500 grant that will help ensure the facility can continue hosting events well into the future.The grant cheque was formally presented on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at the community memorial centre. The funding will be used to upgrade the centre’s dishware, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Town of Nanton is seeking community input on a proposed update of the town’s traffic bylaw.The new bylaw would revise and replace the current 2019 bylaw that is in need of several updates.The town wants to hear from the community on the critical regulations of bylaws that ensure the safety, health, and well-being of residents and businesses.While … Read more…
By Jennifer Handley, mayor of Nanton Thank you for the confidence you have placed in me and in your newly elected town council. It is an honour to continue serving as mayor and to welcome our new councillors to the table. Each brings valuable experience, perspectives, and a shared commitment to the future of our community.I also want to extend … Read more…
By David Gale Music lovers in the Foothills region are invited to an afternoon of “Joyful Notes” on Sunday, Nov. 2, as acclaimed organist and pianist John Vandenbeld performs at the Nanton United Church from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This family-friendly concert, presented by the United Church Women of Nanton, will feature a wide range of music from classical and semi-classical selections to hymns, spirituals, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Municipal District of Willow Creek has replaced a bridge southwest of Nanton.At M.D. council’s Sept. 24 meeting, Craig Pittman, the M.D.’s director of infrastructure, discussed the project.The bridge at the end of Basin Road southwest of Nanton was to be replaced.Pittman said the project, budgeted for $501,400 from the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program and the municipal … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The provincial government is offering quite a few funding opportunities for non-profit organizations and businesses.Funding opportunities for non-profits and municipalities• Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program, closes Sept. 15, for municipalities and non-profit funding for projects that enhance watershed resiliency to floods and droughts.• Rangeland Sustainability Program, closes Sept. 17, promoting the conservation and long-term sustainability of Alberta’s … Read more…
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…