Alberta needs a public safety task force, not a new police service
On August 25, Alberta Municipalities’ Board of Directors had a constructive meeting with Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro about the future of policing and public safety in Alberta.
Celebrating 20 years of Seeking Rare Plants of the Prairies
Rare and Endangered plants are an often overlooked part of conservation work, most being small and hard to find in isolated ecosystems.
Closing reception for “Earth Elements” at Kerrobert Courthouse Gallery
The Kerrobert Courthouse Art Gallery hosted the closing reception for the exhibit “Earth Elements,” a collaboration between artist Bonny McNab and stone carver Shane Junop…
Cereal Kids Rodeo!
Colton Flanagan plays with his rope as he sits on top of miniature pony Pooh Bear.
Breaking Through Liberal Stonewalling: Transparency and its Importance
Transparency is essential to democracy because it allows Canadians to see how their government is functioning, its priorities, and who to hold accountable when something goes wrong, or malfeasance occurs.
Boosters expand to kids aged 5-11
Albertans can soon start booking COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children aged five to 11, based on recommendations from the National Advisory Committee…
Construction to start on Sharp Hills Wind Farm near hamlets of Sedalia and New Brigden
EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy developer and operator in North America, has begun construction on the 297-megawatt (MW) Sharp Hills Wind Farm…
Pop 89: City Rubes
I’ll admit there are days when I’d like to walk to the coffee shop on the corner of College and Yonge and people-watch from the window seat overlooking one of Toronto’s busiest crosswalks.
Check It Out: Is Canada helping their allies
The humorous line said, “My employer told me not to think of him as the boss; rather, think of him as a friend who is never wrong.” Perhaps this applies as our Prime Minister met with Germany’s chancellor…
This years’ harvest ahead of five-year average
19 per cent of the crop is now combined ahead of the five-year average (2017-2021) of 13 per cent. Areas that saw semi-regular rains are reporting yields above or closer to average…
Penton: Quarterbacks in the NFL spotlight
What would the National Football League season be without controversy, question marks and astonishment surrounding the 32-team league’s marquee players — its quarterbacks?
A family farm committed to land stewardship
Rosana Farms, owned and operated by Robin and Brenda Walde and their three children, is a family farm located just south of Kindersley that prides itself in its land stewardship.
Chatterbox: Harvest Edition and more
You will notice quite a change to your newspaper this week. We have combined elements from our three weekly community newspapers to bring you this special Harvest Edition!
A lifetime spent in the agriculture industry
Harold Appleby has spent a lifetime in the agriculture industry. At 97 years of age, he enjoys life at Caleb Village in Kindersley, where he has resided since 2016.
Regional Irrigation Project moves forward to next phase
A feasibility report funded by the Government of Alberta, the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the Special Areas Board, and the MD of Acadia shows 108,000 acres of previously cultivated land…
Carbon Sequestration 101 - the Value of Native Prairie for Carbon Storage
Intuitively, ranchers know that native prairie grasslands provide a range of beneficial ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration, but it can be confusing to sort out exactly how carbon dynamics and grasslands are related.
Check It Out: No exaggeration needed
Occasionally you may find a news headline that is unintentionally funny, such as this one found in England’s Daily Echo. “Stolen prosthetic arm discovered in a secondhand shop”.
Another successful Big Country Gather Rodeo in the books
Rugged Rodeo, home of the gather, and the Big Country Agriculture (AG) Society joined forces this past August 19 weekend for the Big Country Gather Rodeo at the Crossroads Centre in Oyen.
Cowboy Johnny!
Johnny Baron sits on top of fence as he waits to open the gate for barrel racers coming through the shoot at the Big Country Gather Rodeo in Oyen this past weekend.
Growing Through Grief: All the Firsts
One of the toughest things I have found in dealing with my grief is facing all the firsts. When people talked about the firsts, I don’t think I ever really understood.