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…
Submitted Nanton is fortunate to still have a few of its elevators, when so many small towns have lost theirs. Vulcan’s last wood grain elevator was demolished this past April. It was a 1984 replacement of the original elevator on that site, which was one of Vulcan’s famous Nine In A Line. Cool videos of the demolition can be found … Read more…
By Barb Poulsen Seasoned bareback rider Ty Taypotat entered the weekend with $191 in earnings. But a couple of big wins at Sundre Pro Rodeo and Wainwright Stampede, both SMS Equipment Pro Tour rodeos, changed things dramatically for the 2022 Canadian Champion.He came out of last weekend solidly in the top twelve in Canada and well-positioned for a 13th CFR … Read more…
By Livingstone Range School Division The J.T. Foster High School community in Nanton has long been involved in raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society through Relay for Life. In 2023, the J.T. Foster team raised over $8,000. Last year that number was $13,000. But it was nothing compared to this year’s Relay for Life fundraising.“This year, we had one … Read more…
By Frank McTighe A J.T. Foster school student was honoured last week for a commitment to protecting the environment.Jayden Flitton received the $1,000 Enmax Environmental Leadership Scholarship for Livingstone Range School Division.“It’s both a pleasure and an honour to recognize one of J.T. Foster’s most outstanding students,” principal Jason MacDonald said. “Jayden is the kind of student who not only … Read more…