Hello everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying the fresh autumn air! September was a busy month with cleaning out the flower beds and bringing the fish back in from the pond.

Starting Wednesday, October 11, 2023, and lasting for approximately 10 days. View a map of the detour route and the construction zone.

What beautiful fall weather we’ve been having! I just love this time of year. We even got a little bit of rain last weekend. I sure hope there’s more to come and lots of snow this winter!

Shaune and Lee Switzer had grandsons Ellis and Blake for a visit on September 8-12 and their mom Charley joined them for the 11&12.

It's no secret that thousands of news stories are published in Canada each day. From local community features to national breaking news stories, the people behind the press work tirelessly…

Gary Groat, who has been operating the road grader in the Byemoor – Endiang area for the last number of years has retired from the County of Stettler after about 40 of service with the County.

I am glad to report that both Bob Monkman and Michael Kulyk are now home from the hospital.  Bob came out on September 22 after 12 days there.

Cereal’s miniature station and elevator at the end of Main Street have found a new home. The buildings were moved to the park beside the Senior's Golden Centre building last week.

The cost of everything is rising, and pet ownership is not immune. This has led to an unprecedented number of surrendered animals and surrender requests coming into rescues…

Hello, Hand Hills – it has been really gloomy and dull here this last week. It was not weather-related, but we had the sad news that two of our Hand Hills Ladies passed away.

October is Canadian Library Month, and this year's theme is ‘Libraries For Life.’ The Delia Library has oodles of events planned for everyone…

Hello, Hand Hills – I want to thank everyone who has complimented me on my column. I do it because I love to keep people connected.

Byemoor School hosted its annual Terry Fox Run on Friday, Sept. 22. The school students and others who joined in raised approximately $4,300.

Thankfully the harvest is mostly done in this area. The weather has not been a factor because, by my calculations we have yet to reach one inch of precipitation this year!

September is half over ... already! The first day of Autumn is this Saturday Sept 23rd. It feels like the first day of summer was just last week!

Byemoor School is hosting its annual Terry Fox Run on Friday, Sept. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Folks are welcome to join in, and the students would welcome pledges…

The Village of Delia is located 45 km northeast of Drumheller. It’s a thriving community, and CAO Bill Wulff, Mayor David Sisley, Deputy Mayor Jim Adams…

Hello Hand Hills! I am back at writing for the two local papers. I will try my best to stick with this and keep you up to date with happenings in the Hills.

I will finally start the news without complaining about the heat! I seriously love the weather this time of year. I can have my windows open all day…

As technology is becoming more pervasive, children and young people are experiencing tech-related dependencies.