Funding opportunities out there

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

Pro rodeo puts on a show in Nanton

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

Highlights from the most recent Nanton town council meeting

By Jen Handley, Mayor of Nanton Much was discussed at Monday’s council meeting – if you’re curious about what’s happening in our town it’s a great meeting to watch, some significant decisions were made!Highlights include:– A presentation from the principal and vice principal of J.T. Foster School – Mr. MacDonald and Mrs. Spencer. They spoke about the culture and changes … Read more

Nanton, Alberta RCMP partnering on new detachment on Highway 2

Rob Vogt After more than a year of exploratory discussions, The Town of Nanton and Alberta RCMP are excited to announce an initiative that will re-locate the present detachment from 2501 – 21st to 1907 – 21st Avenue, the present location of the town office on Highway 2 south.Council and the RCMP agree that a strong, visible and accessible police … Read more

Nanton area ranch receives award

By Alberta Beef Producers Alberta Beef Producers recently announced John Smith, Laura Laing and Plateau Cattle Co., are the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award. This award recognizes exceptional commitment to sustainable ranching practices and contributions to the beef industry.Plateau Cattle Co. operates on a ranch established in 1959 by John Smith’s grandparents, John and Shirley Hay. The … Read more