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OPINION: Build memories, not just collections

When I was younger, I was somewhat of a wanderer. I didn’t…

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Garret Zieffle of Consort gets his calf in tie-down roping, finishing his run with a time of 12.7 seconds. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

PHOTOS: Castor Rodeo closes out June

The weather couldn’t have been better for the 2023 edition of the…

Garret Zieffle of Consort gets his calf in tie-down roping, finishing his run with a time of 12.7 seconds. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Though statistics indicate that sexual assaults are under-reported, organizations like ACAA help those who have been affected so they do not have to walk through recovery alone. ( Black Press file photo)
Though statistics indicate that sexual assaults are under-reported, organizations like ACAA help those who have been affected so they do not have to walk through recovery alone. ( Black Press file photo)
Nick Tetz rides for 88.7 points during the Ponoka Stampede Showdown finals. (Kevin Sabo/Black press Media)

Ponoka Stampede Showdown wrapup

After a cool and windy Sunday rodeo presentation, the Ponoka Stampede has…

Nick Tetz rides for 88.7 points during the Ponoka Stampede Showdown finals. (Kevin Sabo/Black press Media)
Nick Tetz hangs on for a 87.75-point ride, securing his spot in the Showdown. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press Media)

Ponoka Stampede Showdown promises excitement after Sunday afternoon finals

The stage is set for the Sunday Showdown at the Ponoka Stampede.…

Nick Tetz hangs on for a 87.75-point ride, securing his spot in the Showdown. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press Media)
Chanse Vigin continues his unprecedented run, winning the World Professional Chuckwagons for a fifth night in a row at the Ponoka Stampede. (Covey Moore photo)

Ponoka Stampede Day 6 chuckwagon wrap-up

The infield was swampy due to a storm that had passed by…

Chanse Vigin continues his unprecedented run, winning the World Professional Chuckwagons for a fifth night in a row at the Ponoka Stampede. (Covey Moore photo)
Sherrylynn Johnson takes part in the Professional Barrel Racing during Canada Day Rodeo Action. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press Media)

PHOTOS: Canada Day rodeo action at the Ponoka Stampede

It was standing room only during Canada Day rodeo action at the…

Sherrylynn Johnson takes part in the Professional Barrel Racing during Canada Day Rodeo Action. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press Media)
Kirk Sutherland won the heat with a time of 1:15.13, but it wasn’t enough for him to crack the top eight and move into the semi-finals. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press Media)

PHOTOS: Day 5 Ponoka Stampede Chuckwagon action

After a fourth day of racing, the stage is set for Saturday’s…

Kirk Sutherland won the heat with a time of 1:15.13, but it wasn’t enough for him to crack the top eight and move into the semi-finals. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press Media)
Jake Maher holds on for a wild 76.5-point ride on a bull known as Dr. Doolittle. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press Media)

PHOTOS: Ponoka Stampede day five action

The picture for Saturday’s semi-finals became clear by the time the dust…

Jake Maher holds on for a wild 76.5-point ride on a bull known as Dr. Doolittle. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press Media)
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Stettler County makes Protective Services policy changes

The County of Stettler council made some changes to its Protective Services…

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Dawson Shannon rides to no-score during professional bull riding action during day four Ponoka Stampede action. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press Media)

PHOTOS: Day four Ponoka Stampede action

Day four of Ponoka Stampede action is in the books! The first…

Dawson Shannon rides to no-score during professional bull riding action during day four Ponoka Stampede action. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press Media)
Mauricio Reyes has been appointed the new Secretary-Treasurer of Clearview Public Schools. (Clearview Publis Schools photo)

Stettler-based Clearview Public Schools appoints new Secretary-Treasurer

Clearview Public Schools has appointed a new Secretary-Treasurer for the upcoming 2023-24…

Mauricio Reyes has been appointed the new Secretary-Treasurer of Clearview Public Schools. (Clearview Publis Schools photo)
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Stettler County approves Community Investment Program funding

The first application window of 2023 for the County of Stettler Community…

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Outgoing program manager Cindy Heidecker, program coordinator Kelsey Seth, and literacy coordinator Radka Bursikova. (Paintearth Community Adult Learning website photo)

Change of leadership at Paintearth Community Adult Learning

The front office of Paintearth Community Adult Learning (PCAL) will have a…

Outgoing program manager Cindy Heidecker, program coordinator Kelsey Seth, and literacy coordinator Radka Bursikova. (Paintearth Community Adult Learning website photo)
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OPINION: Death shouldn’t be a punchline

I have been fascinated with the story of the Titanic ever since…

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The Wm. E Hay grads have their first dance after the Grand March. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler’s Wm. E. Hay Secondary Campus holds 2023 grad celebration

The William E. Hay School gymnasium and Stettler Performing Arts Centre were…

The Wm. E Hay grads have their first dance after the Grand March. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
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County of Stettler approves new private lane snow-clearing policy

Ratepayers will be paying more for the service this winter

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OPINION:I’ve been known to bite off more than I can chew

From time to time, I have been known to bite off a…

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Lana Norman, Joanne Norman, Dwayne Grover, Anita Mappin, and Lee Carothers, who were presented with Paul Harris Fellowships, pose for a phot with current Stettler Rotary President Arlene Morton during the Farmer’s supper on June 19. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Rotary Club of Stettler hosts annual Farmer’s Appreciation Supper

Nearly 270 people were crowded into the Stettler Community Hall on June…

Lana Norman, Joanne Norman, Dwayne Grover, Anita Mappin, and Lee Carothers, who were presented with Paul Harris Fellowships, pose for a phot with current Stettler Rotary President Arlene Morton during the Farmer’s supper on June 19. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Ella White won Best-Tasting Lemonade on June 17. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Lemonade Day comes to Castor!

June 17 was Lemonade Day in Castor. An initiative spurred by Community…

Ella White won Best-Tasting Lemonade on June 17. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)