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Former Stettler resident Ray Brewster shares his memories of Clark Burlingham. (Photo submitted)

Former Stettler resident has fond memories of town’s first recreation director

By Carson Ellis Ray Brewster speaks fondly of his former coach Clark…

  • Nov 23, 2022
Former Stettler resident Ray Brewster shares his memories of Clark Burlingham. (Photo submitted)

True adventures waiting at the library

Library corner for the week of Nov. 17, 2022

  • Nov 17, 2022
A team from the Endiang floor curling club captured top spot in the Botha Floor Curling Bonspiel hosted at the Botha Senior Centre on Nov. 10. Pictured, from left - Carol Stulberg, Luann Buchwitz, Doreen Nixon and Doug Harrold. (Photo submitted)

Byemoor-Endiang news

News for the week of Nov. 17, 2022

  • Nov 16, 2022
A team from the Endiang floor curling club captured top spot in the Botha Floor Curling Bonspiel hosted at the Botha Senior Centre on Nov. 10. Pictured, from left - Carol Stulberg, Luann Buchwitz, Doreen Nixon and Doug Harrold. (Photo submitted)
Communities in Bloom logo. (File image)

UPDATE: Stettler receives silver in Communities in Bloom competition

The town received five, of five, blooms

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Byemoor-Endiang news

News for the week of Nov. 10, 2022

  • Nov 10, 2022
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Libraries: An Answer to Every Problem

In honour of the many men and women who served and sacrificed…

  • Nov 10, 2022
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Teddy Joseph is the pastor at the Stettler and Sedgewick Seventh-day Adventist Church. (Photo submitted)

Opinion: Remember Those Who Have Fallen

By Pastor Teddy Joseph One hundred and four years ago from November…

  • Nov 9, 2022
Teddy Joseph is the pastor at the Stettler and Sedgewick Seventh-day Adventist Church. (Photo submitted)
As usual, there were plenty of desserts to choose from at the Halkirk Fall supper! (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Halkirk holds fall supper

After not running for a couple of years due to the pandemic,…

As usual, there were plenty of desserts to choose from at the Halkirk Fall supper! (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Tamara Noordhof is the co-founder of the Lacombe-based Broom Tree Foundation. Photo submitted

Lacombe’s Broom Tree Foundation continues to expand its reach across the region

Foundation helps women build better, safer, and stronger lives

Tamara Noordhof is the co-founder of the Lacombe-based Broom Tree Foundation. Photo submitted
The Stewart Family Excellence Award was presented to Hadley Prehn (Grade 7), Addison Stewart (Grade 8) and Mya Prehn (Grade 9). (Photo submitted)

Stettler’s Wm. E Hay Secondary holds awards night in October

Stettler’s Wm. E. Hay Secondary Campus celebrated junior high school students on…

The Stewart Family Excellence Award was presented to Hadley Prehn (Grade 7), Addison Stewart (Grade 8) and Mya Prehn (Grade 9). (Photo submitted)
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Byemoor-Endiang news

News for the week of Oct. 27

  • Nov 2, 2022
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Rae-anne Smith is Stettler Learning Centre's Student of the Month. She is currently taking part in the Building Better Businesses Certificate program available through the centre. (Photo submitted)

Stettler Independent and Learning Centre introducing Student of the Month

The Stettler Independent is pleased to introduce a new section this month:…

Rae-anne Smith is Stettler Learning Centre's Student of the Month. She is currently taking part in the Building Better Businesses Certificate program available through the centre. (Photo submitted)
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Stettler Public Library: More than you expect

Library Corner for Oct. 27, 2022

  • Oct 31, 2022
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A recent donation to the Stettler Town and Country Museum. What is it? (Photo submitted)

Stettler Museum: What is it?

Another new feature being added to the Stettler Independent is the “What…

A recent donation to the Stettler Town and Country Museum. What is it? (Photo submitted)
The volunteers of the Halkirk Elks prepare more Oysters! (Tammy Smith/Stettler Independent)

Halkirk Elks hold Oyster Fry

A sure sign that things are getting back to normal after the…

The volunteers of the Halkirk Elks prepare more Oysters! (Tammy Smith/Stettler Independent)
The rebuilt Independent was less ornate than it’s previous version. (Photo submitted)

The Independent remembers Stettler Alberta Avenue Fire: 70 years later

The blaze destroyed two businesses and killed one person

  • Oct 27, 2022
The rebuilt Independent was less ornate than it’s previous version. (Photo submitted)
Archery instructors Sarah Marthaller and Dave Paplawski taugh a National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Basic Instructor Clinic at Gus Wetter School on Oct. 23 for 17 new instructors. (Photo submitted)

Basic archery instructor course held in Castor

New instructors from around the region attended

  • Oct 27, 2022
Archery instructors Sarah Marthaller and Dave Paplawski taugh a National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Basic Instructor Clinic at Gus Wetter School on Oct. 23 for 17 new instructors. (Photo submitted)
Stettler’s Male Citizen of the Year for 2022, Tom Campbell, says a few words after receiving his award. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler Regional Board of Trade hosts 2022 Business, Citizenship Awards Gala

The 2022 Stettler Business and Citizenship Awards Gala is in the books.…

Stettler’s Male Citizen of the Year for 2022, Tom Campbell, says a few words after receiving his award. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
The New Jersey Jukebox: Tribute to the Jersey Boys and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will open the 2022/2023 SVS concert season. (File photo)

Stettler Variety Showcase looking forward to full concert season

SVS has 5 upcoming shows planned

The New Jersey Jukebox: Tribute to the Jersey Boys and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will open the 2022/2023 SVS concert season. (File photo)
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Spooktacular sale scares up bargains

Library Corner for Oct. 13, 2022

  • Oct 15, 2022
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