Steak & Lobster Fundraiser Dinner at Acadia Valley
This past weekend The A.V. Volunteer Fire Fighters hosted their annual Steak & Lobster fundraiser dinner for the first time since Covid.
M.P. Kurek Highlights Flu Vaccines
Battle River—Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien C. Kurek received his annual flu shot on Friday in Consort…
Growing 211’s mental health and addiction support capacity
Alberta’s government is investing more than $15 million over three years to help connect Albertans to local addiction and mental health services.
Provinces Oppose Proposed Expanded Firearms Ban
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are united in opposing a proposed ban that would affect hundreds of thousands of firearms owners…
Special Areas Regional Workplace Development Strategy Update
Special Areas Regional Economic Development launched a Workforce Development Strategy in the late spring of 2022.
Canadian inflation survey
Canadians Unwilling to Give up Dining out, Vacation, and Streaming TV Service Despite Budget Pressures From Inflation.
Acadia Valley News, Nov 10
We wanted moisture and boy, did we get it! It is white, but at least something! Big hats off to the Snow Angels that went around town digging residents out!
Big Country Hospital recognizes volunteers
Ralph and Marvel Jorgensen have been volunteering at the Big Country Hospital for 40 years! For a long time, Ralph and Marvel have shared their love of music…
2022 Garbage Bylaw Changes Explained
Council deliberated over the new garbage bylaw for 3 months before finding a solution that they felt benefited the majority of the residents of Oyen.
$100,000 EXTRA win in Youngstown!
Merlin Harris bought a ticket from the Esso station at 117 Lakeway Blvd. in Sylvan Lake on Sept. 14. Almost two weeks later, on Sept. 27, he scanned his ticket…
$100,000 EXTRA win in Youngstown!
Merlin Harris from Youngstown says he’s “still in shock” after winning the second-top EXTRA prize on the September 16 LOTTO MAX draw!
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week: Beware of the Silent Killer
Halloween may be over, but something frightening could still lurk in your home. Invisible, odourless, and poisonous, carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer.
Special Areas tours converted Sheerness Generating Station
The Special Areas Board enjoyed touring the Sheerness Generating Station earlier this month, the first tour for the Board since the station converted to natural gas from coal in 2021.
Natural gas regulated rates remain stable for November
As natural gas prices remain stable, Alberta’s rebate program stands ready to protect families and businesses.
Oyen RCMP community engagement meeting
A Community Engagement meeting has been scheduled in the town of Oyen on Monday, November 7th, 2022, to be held at the Oyen FCSS Community Centre…
Premier Smith announces new cabinet
Alberta’s Premier has announced her new cabinet, with a focus on ensuring Albertans’ interests and priorities are well represented.
Kurek Appointed Vice-Chair of Environment and Sustainable Development Committee
Battle River—Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien C. Kurek was appointed vice-chair of the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee.
Federal handgun freeze: Minister Shandro
Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on the federal handgun freeze…
Child abuse prevention month
October is National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Canada and the nine Child and Youth Advocacy Centres (CYACs) across Alberta are coming together to raise awareness…
Danielle Smith sworn in as Premier of AB
Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani conducted the swearing-in and administered the oath of office to Premier Smith at an event attended by the Premier’s family…