Alberta has a rich, vast history, and Alberta’s government wants to recognize the Albertans who help keep that heritage alive.

Experienced gardeners begin their gardening season early, when the first of the seed house and nursery catalogues arrive in the mail in the cold and dark of winter.

Spring signals a re-birth of both flora and fauna in Alberta including the arrival of new wild horse foals in the backcountry. A local wild horse advocacy and watchdog organization…

Zebra mussels are one of the world’s most invasive aquatic species. These fingernail-sized, freshwater invertebrates have a hardshell and look a bit like a clam.

The 3C’s Girls Coyotes u13 Tier two team are the provincial champions following a weekend of tournament play in Consort March 22-24.

GRAPHIC NOVELS: Sunny makes her Case / by: Jennifer L. Holm, DVD: Aquaman, FICTION: Can’t We be Friends : A Novel of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe / by: Denny S. Bryce.

Better safety possible if province creates its own police service – but MDs and counties are disappointed they weren’t consulted.

Please review the attached Water Act Approval Licence DAUT0013330. This is a Government of Alberta issued Water Act Licence to a developer giving them access and control…

The 2024 Olympics will be in Paris, France. It is the third time the French capital has hosted the summer Games, the first being in 1900 and the second in 1924, exactly 100 years ago.

Alberta’s government is fulfilling its promise to provide seniors with a 25 per cent discount on personal registry services.

Alberta’s largest innovation agency, Alberta Innovates, has invested more than $75 million through its Water Innovation Program…

Charlene Gillis of Oyen was one of the fifty-five 50 Second Shopping Spree winners drawn February 21 (one per store) in the AG Foods Great Grocery Giveaway.

Winter carnivals in communities like Oyen have a long tradition. Oyen’s first, a “Hard Times” skating carnival, occurred on January 14, 1915.

The Gathering of the Goddesses (aka Book Bags) recently celebrated their 20th anniversary. These dedicated readers have enjoyed books, discussions and good times for 20 years.

Many students and staff at South Central High School and Assumption RC School had on crazy socks for “Rock Your Socks” to support World Down Syndrome day on March 21.

Special Areas hosted the “Return to Rural” career fair at South Central High School last week. Students had the opportunity to experience a variety of jobs…

Based on historic results that show Canada has won 36 world titles, 25 more than the next-best country, Canada’s Brad Gushue, who defeated Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen…

Recently, I heard a remark about “those small towns and their ancient feuds.” The remark reinforces the notion that rural folk hold grudges…

This funny message posted on social media seemed appropriate for my topic. It said: Last night the internet stopped working so I spent a few hours with my family.

Enjoy this week’s comic strips and have a laugh!