July 24, 2025 Media inquiries Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on Statistics Canada’s 2024 police-reported crime statistics: “I am pleased to see Statistics Canada’s 2024 police-reported crime statistics show significant improvement in Alberta. Our province achieved a nine per cent decrease in both crime severity and overall crime rate – more than … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Stavely Community Centre was packed Saturday night, July 19, as everyone came together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Stavely Elks Lodge #112.Elk Tim Nelson was the emcee for the evening and opened by noting the Elks stand for charity, justice, love and fidelity.He noted the Stavely Elks Lodge is the third largest in Canada, after … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It’s a homecoming for Otto Gentile.About 20 years ago he came to Claresholm, addicted to opioids, and entered the Lander Treatment Centre.Not only did he beat that addiction, but has been clean and sober ever since.Now, he wants to show all those people who helped him out just what he does.So this Saturday, July 26, Gentile, who … Read more…
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…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm town council has approved a tax incentive application submitted under the non-residential tax incentive bylaw, after determining the applicant meets all eligibility criteria as outlined in the bylaw.Further, a credit to the 2025 municipal portion of the property taxes for $19,437 will be applied to the corresponding tax roll as set out in the bylaw.The decision … Read more…
July 22, 2025 Media inquiries Cooler temperatures and higher humidity are helping firefighters contain existing wildfires. Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 22) There are 61 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and three mutual aid fires. 16 are classified as out of control, 12 are being held and 33 are under control. There have … Read more…
July 21, 2025 Media inquiries Rural Albertans will soon have better access to doctors and care teams as 74 medical residents begin providing care and dozens of clinics expand their staff. Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring Albertans receive the care they need when and where they need it. To strengthen rural health care, grants under two programs have been awarded. … Read more…