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County of Stettler - Fire ban lifted, fire restriction in place
As a result of the Current weather conditions the County of Stettler is lifting the Fire Ban. A FIRE RESTRICTION will remain in effect at...
C. Bowman
Jun 122 min read


Town of Bashaw answers ag society questions over arena
The Town of Bashaw council heard that the local ag society may be involved in plans to have user groups take over management of the...
Stu Salkeld
Jun 122 min read


RCMP encourages motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to plan ahead as Kananaskis G7 Summit nears
Source: Unsplash Nic Amaya RCMP encourages motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to plan ahead as Kananaskis G7 Summit nears Media...
C. Bowman
Jun 122 min read


Town of Bashaw hears municipal office closing for computer work
The Town of Bashaw council heard that the municipal office will be closed to the public for a few days in mid-June for computer upgrades....
Stu Salkeld
Jun 121 min read


Ontario's bovine wedding a hit
Love was in the air—and hay bales—at Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life in Bright, Ontario, where two mini Highland cows, Muriel and Rhett,...
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read


Backyare Astronomy - Full Moon Names
By Gary Boyle - The Backyard Astronomer The moon is by far the most observed object in the sky. Whether spotted during the day when...
C. Bowman
Jun 123 min read


Fewer fields, higher prices: The challenge facing Canadian agriculture
KCJ Media Group Ltd. Canada’s farmland is under growing pressure from urban expansion and steeply rising rental rates, squeezing farmers...
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read


Agri- and biosecurity under scrutiny as multiple smuggling cases surface
KCJ Media Group Ltd. U.S. officials recently charged Chinese researchers Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu with smuggling Fusarium...
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read


Did you know?
According to Malwarebytes 78 per cent of people encounter a scam at least once a week, with scams most frequently arriving through emails...
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read


Buffalo Lake Stampede
Photos: Porter Lane (Red) races to victory in the second heat against Bob Leach and Janine Kobi during Alberta Professional Chuckwagon...
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read


Hanna council hears problematic road gets repairs
The Town of Hanna council heard that a problematic road which spurred business owner complaints is getting repairs and surfacing this...
Stu Salkeld
Jun 122 min read
Another startup lost: Canada’s struggle to grow its own giants
One of Canada’s most promising tech startups is winding down after failing to secure further funding, in a move that underscores the...
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read


Canada’s job market softens as unemployment hits nine-year high
KCJ Media Group Ltd. In May 2025, Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 7.0%, the highest since September 2016, with roughly 1.6 million...
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read
Fatal Collision Closes Highway 12 Near Castor
A serious two-vehicle collision shut down Highway 12 west of Castor on June 11, claiming the life of a 79-year-old Red Deer man....
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read


Officer-involved shooting causing injury in Calgary
Media Release: ASIRT: Update On June 6, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate an...
C. Bowman
Jun 122 min read


Alberta pharmacist’s registration cancelled for unprofessional conduct
Media Release: Alberta College of Pharmacy June 11, 2025 Edmonton – A Hearing Tribunal for the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) has...
C. Bowman
Jun 102 min read


Town of Hanna decides surplus handi van will go to Donalda
May 9, 2025 Stu Salkeld Multimedia journalist The Rural Alberta Report The Town of Hanna council decided it will “pay it forward” when it...
C. Bowman
Jun 82 min read


Bonnyville RCMP detachment targeted by suspect driving stolen trackhoe
May 9, 2025 Damage to a police vehicle by a trackhoe A 62-year-old Bonnyville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a...
C. Bowman
Jun 82 min read


Canada's Public Finances in Decline: Analyzing Fraser Institute's Findings on G7 Comparisons
May 18, 2025 Recent observations by the Fraser Institute reveal a troubling trend for Canada: over the last ten years, the nation's...
C. Bowman
Jun 83 min read


Spooks, scares and spirits in and around Stettler
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Stettler Paranormal Independent Research & Investigation Team (SPIRIT) hunting ghosts in central Alberta Lylas...
C. Bowman
Jun 84 min read
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