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Midge is one of 27 cats currently in care by Animal Haven Rescue League. (Animal Haven Rescue League photo)

Regional animal rescues paint ‘dire’ picture

Animal rescues in the region are sounding the alarm over a “perfect…

(Josh Berson photo)

AHS announces temporary closure of Ponoka emergency department

The provincial health authority announced the temporary closure of the Ponoka Hospital…

Swimming lesson registration at the Ponoka Aquaplex will open soon. (File photo)

Ponoka swimming lesson registration to open soon

The Town of Ponoka has announced when registration will open for the…

(County of Stettler photo)

Stettler, Paintearth Counties pleased with announced oil and gas change

The province has announced a fix for an issue long plaguing Stettler…

(County of Stettler photo)
Alberta Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development, Brian Jean. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan

CAEP gets more provincial support for workforce development

Alberta budget includes more money for regional economic development alliances

Alberta Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development, Brian Jean. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan
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Ponoka’s Wolf Creek Golf Resort gets new owners

Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka has been acquired by an Ontario-based…

(Facebook photo/Wolf Creek Golf Resort)
Traffic flow in Millet will be soon changing. (File photo)

Millet council signs traffic light-construction agreement with province

The flow of traffic on Highway 2A through Millet will be changing…

Traffic flow in Millet will be soon changing. (File photo)
Oil and gas companies will now have to confirm that their unpaid municipal taxes across the province do not exceed the maximum threshold allowed or that they have a repayment agreement in place whenever they apply for new licences or for licence transfers because they’re seeking to sell their assets. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

Alberta issues directive to require oil, gas companies to pay taxes owed

Rural Municipalities of Alberta pleased with government’s announcement

Oil and gas companies will now have to confirm that their unpaid municipal taxes across the province do not exceed the maximum threshold allowed or that they have a repayment agreement in place whenever they apply for new licences or for licence transfers because they’re seeking to sell their assets. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
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Camrose MLA’s rodeo bill gets second reading

Rodeo and chuckwagon racing could soon be the official sport of Alberta

  • Mar 17, 2023
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Julie Siemens has been appointed as the new Donalda School Principal beginning in the 2023-24 school year. (Clearview Public Schools photo)

Clearview Public Schools appoints new Donalda principal

Clearview Public Schools has announced that there will be someone new leading…

Julie Siemens has been appointed as the new Donalda School Principal beginning in the 2023-24 school year. (Clearview Public Schools photo)
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. The RCMP says it has opened an investigation into possible violations of the Security of Information Act concerning recent media reports about alleged foreign interference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Leduc RCMP seek information on Calmar break and enter

The Leduc RCMP are on the hunt for information relating to a…

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. The RCMP says it has opened an investigation into possible violations of the Security of Information Act concerning recent media reports about alleged foreign interference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Arrest made in Camrose shooting

Male driver sustained minor injuries

  • Mar 16, 2023
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Bashaw Chamber taking part in Lemonade Day

Learning experience for youth to be held June 18

  • Mar 16, 2023
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Red Deer Regional Airport CEO Graham Ingham said a $30 million government investment will help the airport realize its potential. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer airport poised to become regional aviation hub

Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen formally announces $30 million airport investment

Red Deer Regional Airport CEO Graham Ingham said a $30 million government investment will help the airport realize its potential. (Advocate file photo)
A view of Buffalo Lake from Paradise Shores. (File photo)

Buffalo Lake Nature Club celebrating a half-century in Stettler area

A Stettler-based nature group is celebrating a half-century of operation in 2023.…

A view of Buffalo Lake from Paradise Shores. (File photo)
Ducky Sung, Roxy Locke, and Jin Sung (right to left) present the prize winnings to Castor’s 50-second shopping spree winner, Doreen Peterson (in blue) and husband Fred Hemm. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Western Canadian grocery chain names pair of Castor winners in recent contest

A grocery-store chain with a business in Castor announced a pair of…

Ducky Sung, Roxy Locke, and Jin Sung (right to left) present the prize winnings to Castor’s 50-second shopping spree winner, Doreen Peterson (in blue) and husband Fred Hemm. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Stettler County (File photo)

County of Stettler council hears multiple water connection requests during latest meeting

Stettler County council received four applications to connect to the municipally owned…

Stettler County (File photo)
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Stettler County council pondering handibus increase

Stettler County council received a request for continued funding from the Stettler…

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Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)

Town of Bashaw sued for $4 million over Bear Hills Family Wellness Centre denial

‘I don’t think the indigenous people want to be part of this community anymore,’ said Russell.

Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)
The Heartland Youth Centre staff at the 2023 Bowl-for-Kids. (Photo submitted)

Stettler’s Heartland Youth Center hosts annual Bowl-for-Kids fundraiser

Youth, staff, and community organizations were showing their Canadian pride while bowling…

The Heartland Youth Centre staff at the 2023 Bowl-for-Kids. (Photo submitted)