Pro wrestling ‘Cattle Country Smackdown’ packs Stavely Arena

By Rob Vogt It was a night of slaps, slams, and suplexes as CanAm Wrestling paid a visit to the Stavely Arena to provide some quality entertainment and raise money for a good cause.There were seven matches on the card on Saturday night, July 26, providing a little something from every part of the wrestling world.When the dust settled, $13,000 … Read more

Plan an adventure with Alberta’s trail guide

Alberta’s government is releasing the 2025 Alberta Public Land Trail Guide, which will help Albertans plan their next outdoor adventure on public lands. The 2025 Alberta Public Land Trail Guide helps outdoor enthusiasts plan ahead for their next outing to explore the province’s great outdoors, connect to the land and try something new this summer. Whether heading out for the … Read more

New exhibit at Head-Smashed-In showcases ancestral buffalo hunts

By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new exhibit at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is bringing fresh attention to the ancient tradition of the buffalo hunt, honouring the ingenuity and deep cultural roots of the Blackfoot people while offering visitors a vivid glimpse into a complex, ceremonial and communal practice that sustained their communities for millennia. Unveiled June 18, the display … Read more

Province seeks new round of feedback on parks plan

By Anna Smith, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Forestry and Parks is looking for feedback from Albertans as they stare down the future of the Provincial Park System. Until July 26, Albertans can go online and provide feedback on the new draft Plan for Parks via a survey, which makes up the second round of engagement for the proposed plan. “Last summer, … Read more

Catch a memory this Family Fishing Weekend!

The second weekend in July is one of Alberta’s two annual Family Fishing Weekends, when you can fish without a licence on waterbodies with open fishing seasons. Sportfishing regulations apply all year to anglers of all ages, including during the Family Fishing Weekends. Family Fishing Weekend runs July 12 – 13.  Fishing is a fun way for friends and family … Read more

Kinette Club of Claresholm hosts Walkathon for Cystic Fibrosis

By Rob Vogt The heavy rains let up, and the sky broke, just in time for the Kinette Club of Claresholm to take the track for their annual Walkathon.Walkers converged on the Willow Creek Composite High School track on Sunday, June 22, to raise money and awareness for cystic fibrosis.After everyone gathered for a group photo, two people deeply affected … Read more

Keep invasive mussels out

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