Robin Tarnowetzki

Stettler’s Heartland Belles had tea at the P&H Elevator before touring the facility on Thursday

Stettler organization arrives at elevator with Belles on

The Heartland Belles celebrated Stettler history with tea and snacks in the P&H grain elevator, followed by a tour on Thursday, July 17.

Stettler’s Heartland Belles had tea at the P&H Elevator before touring the facility on Thursday
Dacia Gramlick competes in high jump at the Alberta Outdoor Track and Field Provincials in Sherwood Park on July 12-13.

William E Hay student on track for nationals

“I was so happy to see my name on the roster list. It was pretty unbelievable; I’m super happy about it.” DACIA GRAMLICK

Dacia Gramlick competes in high jump at the Alberta Outdoor Track and Field Provincials in Sherwood Park on July 12-13.

Residents remember loved ones at Colour Your Memories event

For a brief moment, the sky was filled with brightly coloured dots as residents who wanted to remember loved ones

About 200 competitors from Stettler and area competed in the Stettler Car Club’s 1/8 shoot out at the Stettler Airport on July 19 and 20.

Annual shoot out not a drag this year

The Stettler Airport was filled with smoke and the sounds of engines revving at the Stettler Car Club’s annual 1/8 mile shoot out

About 200 competitors from Stettler and area competed in the Stettler Car Club’s 1/8 shoot out at the Stettler Airport on July 19 and 20.

Council moves to regulate partying in neighbourhoods

Stettler town council discussed neighbourhood block party guidelines at their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15

Tourists in Big Valley check out some vintage vehicles

Full steam ahead for annual Big Valley show

Tourists riding on the steam train to Big Valley got the chance to go back in time and see a variety of vintage cars

Tourists in Big Valley check out some vintage vehicles

Stettler competes in Communities in Bloom

The Communities in Bloom judges will be evaluating Stettler on July 25 in the International Challenge (small) category.

Steve Gerlitz is happy to be back in Stettler as the town’s new assistant CAO.

Gerlitz returns to Stettler as new assistant CAO

There has been some shake-up in the Town of Stettler recently, with Rob Stoutenberg retiring as CAO and Greg Switenky taking his place.

Steve Gerlitz is happy to be back in Stettler as the town’s new assistant CAO.
Michael Lomenda answers audience questions at Stettler’s premiere of Jersey Boys on Friday

Stettler goes Hollywood for Jersey Boys premiere

Red carpet, paparazzi, movie stars, and an after party…these words together usually mean “Hollywood”, but in this case, it was Stettler.

Michael Lomenda answers audience questions at Stettler’s premiere of Jersey Boys on Friday
Taryn Davies got to pet the puppies after donating money and supplies to Animal Haven Rescue League instead of getting presents on her birthday.

No gifts for Taryn – she asks for others to help animals instead

“For them to think of someone or something else is pretty amazing ... especially at such a young age.” MICHELLE FISHER

Taryn Davies got to pet the puppies after donating money and supplies to Animal Haven Rescue League instead of getting presents on her birthday.
Stettler’s U18 girls’ soccer team brought home a silver medal and the fair play award from provincials in Edson on July 11-13.

U18 girls “above and beyond” this year

The U18 girls’ soccer team brought home the silver and the fair play award at this year’s provincials in Edson on July 11 to 13.

Stettler’s U18 girls’ soccer team brought home a silver medal and the fair play award from provincials in Edson on July 11-13.

Strathmore man takes bull-riding event at Calgary Stampede

“Calgary treats us really good." SCOTT SCHIFFNER

Rotarians Keith Ryder and Scott Pfeiffer man the tables during a garage sale to raise money for Stettler’s new skate park.

Almost $400 raised for new skate park

As part of the annual Crazy Daze celebrations in Stettler, the local Rotary club put on a garage and bake sale

Rotarians Keith Ryder and Scott Pfeiffer man the tables during a garage sale to raise money for Stettler’s new skate park.
Stettler kids had the most of the excitement and the fun that Crazy Daze brought to the town July 9-11 as part of Stettler’s annual event.

Crazy Daze again brings fun and excitement to community

Stettler’s annual Crazy Daze took over the town on July 9-11, with many events and sales taking place over those days.

Stettler kids had the most of the excitement and the fun that Crazy Daze brought to the town July 9-11 as part of Stettler’s annual event.
Tim Schowalter scans the grass for butterflies during the annual butterfly count at Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park on Sunday

Annual butterfly count nets 25 species

Though the sun was frequently hidden by clouds and there was a tiny bit of rain

Tim Schowalter scans the grass for butterflies during the annual butterfly count at Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park on Sunday

Kinettes look to build new playground in community

“This playground will be a great addition for children and adults to use while using other amenities in the location.” ALISON BAIRD

The Stettler Scouts offered free hot dogs and information to anyone interested in being a volunteer with the organization at Stettler’s Canada Day celebrations

Stettler Scouts looking for volunteers

The Stettler Scouts are struggling to continue to offer the program in Stettler due to the lack of desperately-needed volunteers.

The Stettler Scouts offered free hot dogs and information to anyone interested in being a volunteer with the organization at Stettler’s Canada Day celebrations

Help the Elks celebrate 90 years in Stettler

Stettler’s Elks are celebrating 90 years of helping out the community this year with a celebration in the park on Wednesday, July 16.

Elizabeth Pivert competes in the pole bending portion of the gymkhana in Endiang on Canada Day.

Riders flock to Endiang for annual gymkhana

While the Endiang gymkhana typically goes until 5 p.m., this year on Canada Day there were so many people entered

Elizabeth Pivert competes in the pole bending portion of the gymkhana in Endiang on Canada Day.
Alberta country band Domino performs for Stettler’s Canada Day celebration in West Stettler Park.

Stettler celebrates 147 years of Canada

Over 500 attendees came out to West Stettler Park to celebrate Canada’s birthday last week

Alberta country band Domino performs for Stettler’s Canada Day celebration in West Stettler Park.