Starting June 1, Alberta is the first province in Canada to require mandatory inspections for all incoming watercraft to keep invasive mussels out. Zebra and Quagga mussels destroy ecosystems, threaten shorelines and can cause hundreds of millions in damaged infrastructure. Alberta is currently 100 per cent free of zebra mussels and quagga mussels, but reports are increasing across Canada and … Read more…
By Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter JASPER – With several campsites and hotels destroyed in last year’s wildfire, visitation is expected to be 20 per cent less than usual in Jasper this summer. While interim housing has helped alleviate the accommodation shortage, some rooms meant for visitors are still being used to house residents and contractors, while other properties are … Read more…
Motorcyclists are back on Alberta’s roads; keeping an eye out for them could save lives. As spring weather brings more motorcycles onto Alberta’s roads, it’s important for all road users to stay alert and share the road responsibly to ensure everyone gets home safe. Motorcycle crashes can lead to serious injury or death because riders lack the protection of an … Read more…
By Lacie Nairn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A beloved figure in the community, Tyra the World’s Largest Dinosaur, is slated to go the way of the dinosaurs at the end of 2029. Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce announced during its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 26, that the World’s Largest Dinosaur, along with the Visitor Information Centre and gift … Read more…
By Rob VogtAnyone interested in playing pool, is invited to check out the new pool tables at the Claresholm Social Centre and learn about the new league being formed.The social centre will be hosting an open house on Oct. 24 and 25 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., where everyone can check out the pool tables and the new lighting, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Social Centre opened its door to the public this weekend to show everyone what they have to offer.The centre held an open house on Saturday, Sept. 14, and centre president Marian Rooney said they wanted to let people know about the different activities going on.Just some of those activities include:• Quilting;• Mahjong;• Chair yoga and nia … Read more…
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…