By Rob Vogt Leanne Watson has come full circle in her education journey.The principal of Stavely Elementary School started her teaching career in Stavely and has finished it there.She has accepted a position with the Alberta Teachers Association, and her last day was this past Monday, Jan. 5.However, her last day with students was Dec. 19, capping an emotional final … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The provincial government has announced it is developing new rules to govern the exploration and development of coal.The province recently announced the Alberta Coal Industry Modernization Initiative, that will prohibit mountaintop removal mining and ban new open-pit mines in the foothills, while increasing coal royalties.It was stated this initiative will guide coal mining practices with a goal … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Under-11 Claresholm Thunder opened 2025 with a win on home ice in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action.The Thunder hosted Coaldale at Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Jan. 4, winning by a score of 8-5.Claresholm led 3-2 after 20 minutes on goals from Quinn MacIntyre, assisted by Cruz Kornfeld and Courtland Blake; Blake, assisted by Lincoln Groves … Read more…
By Anna Smith, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Albertans will now have easier access to information regarding the province’s various non-profits thanks to a new online tool, the province says. The Alberta Non-profit Listing Dashboard is an interactive, searchable database which uses the official records of the Alberta Corporate Registry. Through it, residents can search for the location, type and incorporation status … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s rural heartland will continue to inform the UCP agenda in 2025, Premier Danielle Smith said in a yearend interview aimed at audiences beyond Calgary and Edmonton. Health care, public safety and housing for seniors are among the issues that small-town, small-city and countryside Alberta can expect continued progress on, she told The Macleod Gazette. … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A barely touched hamburger and fries at his side, Naheed Nenshi had completed six yearend interviews back-to-back at the Citadel Theatre in downtown Edmonton. It was the day after the final 2024 sitting of the Alberta legislature, and thieves had smashed through a window to get into his car. But his staff had accomplished … Read more…
By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From victim services to hockey rinks to libraries to municipal committees, volunteers keep many organizations and services in rural Alberta up and running. Plummeting numbers of volunteers, however, have led to a crisis that threatens the sustainability of rural communities. Volunteer rates are declining across Canada. According to a report from Volunteer Canada, 65 … Read more…