By Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A crack, a bang and a burst. Thousands of litres of water flowed freely from a pipe in the U.S. to the Alberta side of the international border. Following the major break at the St. Mary River Siphon near Babb, Montana, on Monday, water that would normally have been diverted to the American portion … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The door remains open for Aberta municipalities to influence the province as it implements controversial legislation affecting local governance and elections, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said. Further consultation will help shape the content of regulations stemming from the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 or even result in “perhaps one or more small changes,” McIver … Read more…
By Rob VogtAfter 10 years, The Station is looking to turn over management of its space at Mackin Hall to the Town of Claresholm.At town council’s June 10 meeting, Danna Ormstrup, appeared as a delegation to discuss the situation.She is from the Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society and one of the agencies that utilizes The Station.Ormstrup explained that more than 10 … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek will voice the concerns of its ratepayers to the Natural Resources Conservation Board about a proposed confined feeding operation east of Stavely.At its June 12 meeting, the commission read correspondence from the Natural Resources Conservation Board indicating an application at 31-14-26-4 by the Hutterian Brethren of Ivy … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe 66th edition of the Stavely Pro Rodeo had three full days of roping and riding excitement.The rodeo took place on the lands east of the Stavely Arena on June 13, 14 and 15, and the winners were:Bareback riding• First, Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba, 86 points;• Second, Ty Taypotat, Nanton, 85 points;• Third, Spur Lacasse, Calgary, 83 points.Steer … Read more…
By Rob VogtWillow Creek Composite High School honoured achievement in extra-curricular activities with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 13, Cass Klapp was named the female athlete of the year, and Zak Wright was named male athlete of the year.Jessica Mackin was the honourable mention female athlete of the year, while Anderson Leishman was … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe community of Granum and beyond is rallying to help a local couple who have given so much of themselves to the community, and are now facing a serious situation.In the early morning hours of May 3, unknown suspect(s) went to J.P.’s Petro and General Store in Granum to steal fuel. In the process, hoses were damaged, causing … Read more…