Today the Government of Alberta Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) announced that a Memorandum of Agreement has been reached with the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). Members of the ATA will now vote on accepting or rejecting the negotiated contract and will announce the results no later than October 1, 2025. Please see the attached communication from Superintendent Sean Beaton and … Read more…
Granum School held a food drive for the Granum Food Bank, distributing bags to every house in the community on Sept. 15, then gathering and delivering them to the food bank on Sept. 18. Here, students, staff and volunteers stand behind all the donations collected.
By Rob Vogt It’s a chance for children zero to six to have some unstructured play time accompanied by a caregiver, inside every week.Tumbling Tots runs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday mornings at the Claresholm Pentecostal Assembly. They provide the space but the program is not affiliated with the church.The program is drop-in, offered by Claresholm and … Read more…
By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football team The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team ran into a buzzsaw last Friday, Sept. 19, in Cardston, as a fast and motivated bunch of Cougars used an offensive explosion in the second and third quarter to beat the Cobras 42-12. This was clearly a game that Cardston had circled on … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally published on Sep 22, 2025 at 04:39 Less wildfire damage throughout the province and improved access to the great outdoors feature prominently in Danielle Smith’s renewed vision for Alberta. The premier issued new marching orders last week to Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen, directing him to expand efforts to prevent wildfires and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Florence Husted is the 2025 Stavely Citizen of the Year.The award was presented during the intermission of the annual Stavely Amateur Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 23, by Jordie Bronson, exalted ruler of the Stavely Elks, who look after the award.“The person that was nominated and chosen this year is one that is seen frequently around the area, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt There was a time when the songs of a girls’ junior choir filled the air at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church and venues across Southern Alberta.That choir, which existed from 1964 to 1969, was lead by Helen Swanson.On Sunday, Sept. 14, friends, family and members of the choir gathered at Christ the King church for the … Read more…