Jim Holman is retiring after 41 years of managing the Manors and Villas for Big Country Housing Authority. His positive attitude and outgoing spirit have been an asset…

The communities of Oyen, MD of Acadia and Special Areas #3 now have an affordable transportation option for individuals aged 55 plus.

Special Areas Advisory Council concluded their final meeting of 2023 in Hanna, where they addressed various issues and provided guidance regarding the 2024 budget…

On December 18, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Hanna RCMP received a report of a residential structure fire in the 200 block of 4 Avenue West, in Hanna.

We are down to the crunch! No need for a countdown because now the days go by in a blur!

More than 30 people gathered in Endiang to watch the lighting of the Christmas lights on Sunday evening, Dec. 10 by Terry Gallant.

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) distributed $138,000 to 17 charities through their Community Grants.

The Special Areas Board would like to inform ratepayers that Graham Schetzsle has stepped down from his role on the Special Areas Advisory Council.

Hello Hand Hills … we are white with snow! Last night (Thursday) we got three inches of heavy wet snow. Such a welcome sight.

Fire chiefs and deputies from across the Special Areas gathered for their annual regional fire chief meeting at the end of November.

The Delia Curling Club is starting their Special Thursday events. December 14 is the Pre-Solstice & Salsa night. Chips and your choice of sassy sauce along with seasonal beverages of course!

It’s worth the drive to Byemoor to see the fantastic Christmas light display there. As usual, Betty Campbell has a magnificent light display at the Campbell farm just outside Byemoor…

This week I have another very short but sweet news column. I have another new neighbour. He is David Douglas Ross White infant son of Ross and Judy White of Jenner.

The Town of Hanna is proud to announce the much-anticipated arrival of its new fire rescue truck.

Cyndy Harris became the sole proprietor of the Highland Market in Delia when she took over from the previous owners, which was a four-way partnership.

“I’ve been to lots of these, but this is the best one I have ever seen,” said one visitor. Another said, “We asked our kids if they wanted to come and even the older ones said, ‘Of course!’”

It’s December already; where did the year go? Christmas will soon be upon us, and with it, the annual celebrations of the season.

2023 Carol Morgan Memorial Award recipients are Harlow Griffith and Aditya Raval. These students were chosen from their Grade 1 teachers for showing kindness, compassion…

Hello Hand Hills! We had a nice little dump of the white stuff last week. It sure brightened up the countryside and even gave me thoughts of Christmas and the Jolly Old Man.

Remember the Christmas Market and Santa Day in Byemoor is coming up on Saturday Dec. 2 at the community hall from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.