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A historical photo of the Donalda Creamery. (Donalda Museum photo)

Donalda Museum fundraising for creamery restoration

The Donalda Museum is back in fundraising mode. While not the only…

 

A member of the infamous Reynolds Gang shouts at passengers on the train.  (Carson Ellis photo)

Alberta Prairie Steam Tours continues to draw crowds

By Carson Ellis For the Independent Alberta Prairie Steam Tours began in…

  • Sep 20, 2023

 

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UPDATE: Stettler County rejects Clearview request for panel members

The County of Stettler council has, at least temporarily, denied a request…

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Stettler County (Lisa Joy/Stettler Independent)

Stettler County council concerned about Shooting Lake water levels

And other highlights from the Sept. 13 meeting

Stettler County (Lisa Joy/Stettler Independent)
The Drumheller RCMP has arrested two following firearms complaints and reckless driving. (Black Press file photo)

Drumheller RCMP arrests two following firearms complaint

The Drumheller RCMP has two in custody following a firearms complaint on…

The Drumheller RCMP has arrested two following firearms complaints and reckless driving. (Black Press file photo)
The proposed Bar W Resort RV park would include 318 sites on the south side of Buffalo Lake. (Image contributed)

Stettler County Bar W Resort takes another step forward

Permit approved during Stettler County MPC meeting on Sept. 8

The proposed Bar W Resort RV park would include 318 sites on the south side of Buffalo Lake. (Image contributed)
The county of Stettler is facing historic levels of head amidst drought conditions. (County of Stettler Logo)

County of Stettler hears it’s facing historic levels of heat, lack of moisture

By: Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter East Central Alberta Review It’s…

  • Sep 15, 2023
The county of Stettler is facing historic levels of head amidst drought conditions. (County of Stettler Logo)
Royal Canadian Legion logo. (File image)

Stettler Legion reopens with new executive

There are some big changes happening at the Stettler Legion. Following the…

Royal Canadian Legion logo. (File image)
A third public access defibrillator has been installed in Castor, this one just outside the main doors of Gus Wetter School. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Third public access defibrillator in Castor

Thanks to assistance from Clearview Public Schools, the volunteer group Smile Like…

A third public access defibrillator has been installed in Castor, this one just outside the main doors of Gus Wetter School. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Fireworks over the water at Calgary GlobalFest. (Anthony Holland photo)

Pair of Castor fireworks artists take part on world stage

A pair of Castor-based pyrotechnic artists had the opportunity to perform on…

Fireworks over the water at Calgary GlobalFest. (Anthony Holland photo)
Employers from a multitude of different types of businesses were looking for staff. (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler Board of Trade hosts fall employment fair

By Carson Ellis For the Independent The Stettler Regional Board of Trade…

  • Sep 13, 2023
Employers from a multitude of different types of businesses were looking for staff. (Carson Ellis photo)
The Wetaskiwin RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a stabbing. (Black Press file photo)

Wetaskiwin RCMP seeks public assistance identifying stabbing suspect

Youth in hospital in ‘serious condition’: RCMP

The Wetaskiwin RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a stabbing. (Black Press file photo)
Stettler RCMP and other emergency services responded to a motor vehicle collision between a semi and passenger vehicle on Sept. 11. An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
Stettler RCMP and other emergency services responded to a motor vehicle collision between a semi and passenger vehicle on Sept. 11. An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
The Stettler Flying Club’s annual Labour Day breakfast was well-attended. (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler Flying Club’s long-running Fly-in Breakfast continues to draw crowd

By Carson Ellis For the Independent The Stettler Flying Club hosted its…

  • Sep 12, 2023
The Stettler Flying Club’s annual Labour Day breakfast was well-attended. (Carson Ellis photo)
Eighteen Employers and 50 job seekers stopped off at the Stettler Regional Board of Trade career fair held on April 26, 2022. The fall 2023 edition of the fair will take place Sept. 12, 2023, in the SRC Red Arena. (Stettler Regional Board of Trade photo)

Stettler Regional Board of Trade set to host fall Employment Fair

Those looking for work in the Stettler area need to keep Sept.…

Eighteen Employers and 50 job seekers stopped off at the Stettler Regional Board of Trade career fair held on April 26, 2022. The fall 2023 edition of the fair will take place Sept. 12, 2023, in the SRC Red Arena. (Stettler Regional Board of Trade photo)
Stettler town hall.(File photo)

Town meeting first for new CAO

Leann Graham sat on her first council meeting as Chief Administrative Officer

  • Sep 8, 2023
Stettler town hall.(File photo)
The Coronation E-Free Church was the subject of arson Sept. 5. (Photo submitted)

Coronation RCMP make arrest in church arson

The Coronation RCMP has officially announced an arrest in relation to the…

The Coronation E-Free Church was the subject of arson Sept. 5. (Photo submitted)
A ratepayer has a disscussion with a group of county staff during the Sept. 5 session. (Photos by Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

County of Stettler resumes County in the Community events

The beginning of September marked the re-start of the County of Stettler’s…

A ratepayer has a disscussion with a group of county staff during the Sept. 5 session. (Photos by Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
The Coronation Hospital and Care Centre will see seven Emergency Department closures through September. (Alberta Health Services Logo supplied)

Coronation Emergency Department faces another round of closures in September

The Emergency Department at Coronation Hospital and Care Centre is facing another…

The Coronation Hospital and Care Centre will see seven Emergency Department closures through September. (Alberta Health Services Logo supplied)