Glen Keeley Bull Riding hits Stavely Arena this weekend

By Rob VogtSome of the best bull riders and stock will descend on Stavely this weekend for one of the best events in the country.The 21st anniversary Glen Keeley Memoirial Bull Riding takes place at the Stavely Arena outdoor Arena this Saturday, Aug. 17.Barry Arnestad is a member of the organizing committee.“We’ll have Canada’s top bull riders,” he said.Glen Keeley was … Read more

Mental health pilot extended until next June in Alberta schools

By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Extra funding announced today recognizes the complexity and regional diversity of mental health needs in Alberta’s schools, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said. The top-up of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot adds $6.7 million to a round of funding set to end in December. Affected are programs in 59 rural and urban school authorities. … Read more

Stavely cyclists raising funds to fight cancer

By Rob VogtA year ago, two Stavely cyclists rode their bikes in August to kick cancer’s butt.Now, Margaret Malchow and Ruth Sherry are back and have started the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge, a national SickKids Foundation fundraising initiative, whose motto is “Riding to kick cancer’s butt!”This is Malchow’s third year doing the ride. She started two years ago after being … Read more

Clean. Drain. Dry.

August 01, 2024 – Government of Alberta Alberta is increasing public awareness to stop zebra mussels, quagga mussels and other dangerous invasive species from entering the province.   Alberta is zebra and quagga mussel free and wants to keep it that way. Reports of invasive species are increasing across Canada and the United States, as tiny mussels can be easily … Read more