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To fight crime and illegal use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and alcohol, local residents were urged to build positive relationships between residents and police as Stettler RCMP hosted an information forum April 28.

Stettler family day-home operator Lorna Orlick was one of 10 childcare professionals honoured with the 2010 Alberta Childcare Professional Awards of Excellence under the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

Wildrose Alliance leader Danielle Smith recently gave an interview to the Independent focusing on her party’s policies and priorities.

Nothing focuses attention better on just how high taxes are in Canada than the annual tax-filing deadline. This year, while Canadians are filing their taxes, they must also suffer through growing calls to hike taxes even further.

A new playground in the Town of Stettler will be going up later this summer in a park on the east side of town in partnership with Stettler Kinsmen Club.

A historic naval ship named after Stettler has been given a special place in the local community.

Four local people were specially honoured by the Town of Stettler for their determined efforts to rescue a missing elderly gentleman – a dear friend and neighbour – during cold weather this March.

There is a growing pension divide in Canada. On one side of the divide are those who enjoy a generous pension. On the other side are those who pay for them. Closing this gap is an important project that government needs to undertake.

Illegal drugs and vehicle traffic infractions remain the top concerns for County of Stettler council that are also top priorities for local police.