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Ponoka Hospitals emergency department has faced four closures in the last two weeks, with possibly more to come. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka Docs under pressure as ER closed four times in last two weeks

‘Doctors don’t see Alberta as a good place to work right now,’: Sawisky

 

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…

 

There Churchill hosted a meet-and-greet at the Thrive 360 gym, one of many stops on March 21. (Carson Ellis photo)

Homegrown Stettler talent Theren Churchill brings Grey Cup home

By Carson Ellis The 2022-2023 season has been one that former Wm…

  • Mar 23, 2023
There Churchill hosted a meet-and-greet at the Thrive 360 gym, one of many stops on March 21. (Carson Ellis photo)
(Josh Berson photo)

AHS announces temporary closure of Ponoka emergency department

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

(Josh Berson photo)
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…

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

Stettler County council pondering handibus increase

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

Stettler County. (File photo))
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)
A sawed-off .22 caliber gun seized by RCMP after a recent shooting in Ponoka. (RCMP photo)

Ponoka RCMP arrest five after 53 Street shooting

Five people have been arrested after a firearms complaint led to a…

  • Mar 7, 2023
A sawed-off .22 caliber gun seized by RCMP after a recent shooting in Ponoka. (RCMP photo)
Ponoka County sign. (File photo)

Ponoka county council reviews pair of bylaws during most recent meeting

And other highlights of the Feb. 27 meeting

  • Mar 3, 2023
Ponoka County sign. (File photo)
Dr. Lily Sun will soon open a new clinic in Stettler. (Photo submitted)

New ‘walk-in’ style medical clinic to open in Stettler Mall

Stettler residents will soon have one more option for health care in…

Dr. Lily Sun will soon open a new clinic in Stettler. (Photo submitted)
Road construction sign. (File photo)

Temporary road closure in Ponoka

The Town of Ponoka has announced a temporary road closure in the…

Road construction sign. (File photo)
Composite drawing of suspect wanted in home robberies. (RCMP photo)

Stettler, Three Hills RCMP remain on hunt for robbery suspect

Three Hills and Stettler RCMP officers remain on the hunt for an…

Composite drawing of suspect wanted in home robberies. (RCMP photo)