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Midge is one of 27 cats currently in care by Animal Haven Rescue League. (Animal Haven Rescue League photo)

Regional animal rescues paint ‘dire’ picture

Animal rescues in the region are sounding the alarm over a “perfect…

 

RCMP cruiser. (File photo)

Coronation RCMP charge pair with mischief

The Coronation RCMP has charged a pair with mischief after investigating a…

 

There Churchill hosted a meet-and-greet at the Thrive 360 gym, one of many stops on March 21. (Carson Ellis photo)

Homegrown Stettler talent Theren Churchill brings Grey Cup home

By Carson Ellis The 2022-2023 season has been one that former Wm…

  • Mar 23, 2023

 

Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)

2023 winner of Clearview Star Award announced

Highlights from the March 20 board meeting

Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)
(County of Stettler photo)

Stettler, Paintearth Counties pleased with announced oil and gas change

The province has announced a fix for an issue long plaguing Stettler…

(County of Stettler photo)
County of Paintearth. (File photo)
County of Paintearth. (File photo)
Clearview board chair Guy Neitz and Superintendent Scot Leys give a presentation during the community engagement session held in Stettler on March 14. (Clearview Public Schools photo)

Clearview Public Schools continues public engagement sessions

Clearview Public Schools is continuing its ongoing public engagement sessions. After hosting…

Clearview board chair Guy Neitz and Superintendent Scot Leys give a presentation during the community engagement session held in Stettler on March 14. (Clearview Public Schools photo)
Julie Siemens has been appointed as the new Donalda School Principal beginning in the 2023-24 school year. (Clearview Public Schools photo)

Clearview Public Schools appoints new Donalda principal

Clearview Public Schools has announced that there will be someone new leading…

Julie Siemens has been appointed as the new Donalda School Principal beginning in the 2023-24 school year. (Clearview Public Schools photo)
(Vision Credit Union file photo)

Pair of Castor community groups receive Vision Credit Union Grant

A pair of community organizations are receiving funds from the Vision Credit…

(Vision Credit Union file photo)
There was a large turnout for the Emmett McNabb fundraiser on March 12. (Glenda Ries submitted photo)

Fundraiser held for former Castor Student

Despite being nearly a continent away, a former Theresetta Catholic School student…

There was a large turnout for the Emmett McNabb fundraiser on March 12. (Glenda Ries submitted photo)
A view of Buffalo Lake from Paradise Shores. (File photo)

Buffalo Lake Nature Club celebrating a half-century in Stettler area

A Stettler-based nature group is celebrating a half-century of operation in 2023.…

A view of Buffalo Lake from Paradise Shores. (File photo)
Ducky Sung, Roxy Locke, and Jin Sung (right to left) present the prize winnings to Castor’s 50-second shopping spree winner, Doreen Peterson (in blue) and husband Fred Hemm. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Western Canadian grocery chain names pair of Castor winners in recent contest

A grocery-store chain with a business in Castor announced a pair of…

Ducky Sung, Roxy Locke, and Jin Sung (right to left) present the prize winnings to Castor’s 50-second shopping spree winner, Doreen Peterson (in blue) and husband Fred Hemm. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Aislynn Holland set up with her baking at the Mar. 2 Castor Farmer’s market. (Photo submitted)

Castor student raising money for good cause

A Grade 10 student from Castor’s Gus Wetter School is using a…

Aislynn Holland set up with her baking at the Mar. 2 Castor Farmer’s market. (Photo submitted)
A sawed-off .22 caliber gun seized by RCMP after a recent shooting in Ponoka. (RCMP photo)

Ponoka RCMP arrest five after 53 Street shooting

Five people have been arrested after a firearms complaint led to a…

  • Mar 7, 2023
A sawed-off .22 caliber gun seized by RCMP after a recent shooting in Ponoka. (RCMP photo)
Town of Castor

Castor water system sees record-low losses

Losses at 0.10 per cent at end of January.

Town of Castor
Dr. Lily Sun will soon open a new clinic in Stettler. (Photo submitted)

New ‘walk-in’ style medical clinic to open in Stettler Mall

Stettler residents will soon have one more option for health care in…

Dr. Lily Sun will soon open a new clinic in Stettler. (Photo submitted)
Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)

Stettler-based Clearview Public Schools continues with positive student results: Report

‘staff and students are being successful in many key areas’

Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)
Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)

Stettler’s Clearview Public Schools running series of community engagement sessions

Clearview Public Schools’ community engagement sessions are well under way. Beginning Feb.…

Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)
Composite drawing of suspect wanted in home robberies. (RCMP photo)

Stettler, Three Hills RCMP remain on hunt for robbery suspect

Three Hills and Stettler RCMP officers remain on the hunt for an…

Composite drawing of suspect wanted in home robberies. (RCMP photo)
An arrest has been made in the Feb. 13 church fire. (RCMP photo)

Bashaw RCMP make arrest in church vandalism spree

Suspects came forward following a public meeting

An arrest has been made in the Feb. 13 church fire. (RCMP photo)