Back to School: Safety First!

Content provided by: Alberta Health Services Back-to-school is right around the corner for many families across the province. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to talk with their kids and teens about active and safe ways to travel to school. Active travel can boost physical health, build independence and encourage kids and teens to spend time outside.Here are some practical ideas … Read more

School division developing policy on communications devices in schools

By Rob VogtAs a new school year approaches, schools in the Livingstone Range School Division will soon have a policy guiding the use of communications devices, such as cell phones, in schools.The process began at the school board’s April 22 meeting when they agreed to develop a policy limiting personal communication devices use in the classroom.Background trusted considered explained the … Read more

Council standardizes enforcement fees for snow, ice, grass, weeds

By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has begun the process of making consistent all the fees for the enforcement of snow, ice, grass and weed removal.At its Aug. 12 meeting, council was advised by Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney the unsightly premises and property standards bylaw governs grass and weed control, while the traffic and highways bylaw governs snow and ice … Read more

Taste of Fort Macleod runs next week

By Mickey DumontLike a well-marinated recipe ingredient, the Sept. 5, Taste of Fort Macleod event continues to get richer and tastier with time.Participants can expect the ambiance of historic Main Street in downtown Fort Macleod to pair well with food, drink and live music.Ashley Tebbutt, executive director of the Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce, says this year’s event is expected … Read more