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RCMP cruiser. (File photo)

Leduc traffic stop results in charges against three

A May 19 traffic stop by the Leduc RCMP Drug Unit has…

 

Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)

Clearview Public Schools approves 2023-24 budget

Highlights from May 31, 2023 board meeting

 

Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)

Clearview Public Schools students offered chance to succeed through apprenticeship programs

Stettler’s Wm. E Hay Secondary Campus, Castor’s Gus Wetter School, and Coronation…

 

There were activities for students of all ages at the Stettler Early Years Fair on May 30. (Clearview Public Schools)

Children’s Fair held in Stettler Hub

The Stettler Recreation Centre (SRC) Hub was abuzz with activity during the…

There were activities for students of all ages at the Stettler Early Years Fair on May 30. (Clearview Public Schools)
A woman walks her dog along the Ottawa River in Ottawa as smoke from wildfires obscures Gatineau, Que., in the distance on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada marks Clean Air Day with worst air quality in the world as wildfires rage

Hazy skies tinged with an eerie yellow glow greeted millions of Canadians…

A woman walks her dog along the Ottawa River in Ottawa as smoke from wildfires obscures Gatineau, Que., in the distance on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Leduc RCMP warns public of rise in sextortion. (File photo)

Leduc RCMP warns public of rise in online sextortion practices

The Leduc RCMP is warning Albertans of “financial sextortion” tactics targeting the…

Leduc RCMP warns public of rise in sextortion. (File photo)
The Willis family checks out the plaque honouring Charles and Roy Willis, whose family owned the Stettler Independent for three generations. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler Community Builders unveil 2023 honouree plaques

The Town of Stettler, along with the Community Builders committee, is working…

The Willis family checks out the plaque honouring Charles and Roy Willis, whose family owned the Stettler Independent for three generations. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Golfer Dave McCourt, originally from Stettler, has a new book out. (Photo submitted)

Golfer with Stettler connections releases new book

By Carson Ellis Murray McCourt has come a long way since growing…

  • Jun 2, 2023
Golfer Dave McCourt, originally from Stettler, has a new book out. (Photo submitted)
Garnett Kromm, of Botha, hangs on for a 67 point in the Bareback Riding event at the 2022 Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent file photo)

Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede set to kick off for another year

The event will run June 9-10 at the Stettler agricultural grounds

Garnett Kromm, of Botha, hangs on for a 67 point in the Bareback Riding event at the 2022 Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent file photo)
A pair of Stettler men have been sentenced to jail time for charges stemming from an arrest in Camrose County last fall. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Pair of Stettler men sentenced to jail for 2022 charges

A pair of Stettler men arrested by Bashaw RCMP officers in September…

A pair of Stettler men have been sentenced to jail time for charges stemming from an arrest in Camrose County last fall. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
The 2023 Shimmy Mob started off at Carl Stettler park. (Dan Pocket photo)

‘Shimmy Mob’ descends on Main Street Stettler

Annual event took place May 13

The 2023 Shimmy Mob started off at Carl Stettler park. (Dan Pocket photo)
Castor Legion member Ken Jackson (left) and Legion president Lyn Holloway present the Royal Canadian Legion national poster contest winner prize to Vlada Pashchenko, of Altario School. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Altario student wins national Legion Poster contest

According to Castor Legion president Lyn Holloway, when one of the winners…

Castor Legion member Ken Jackson (left) and Legion president Lyn Holloway present the Royal Canadian Legion national poster contest winner prize to Vlada Pashchenko, of Altario School. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Around 50 people were registered for the 2023 Hike for Hospice on May 7. (Stettler Hospice Facebook photo)

Stettler Hike for Hospice Fundraiser took place May 7

A fundraiser for a local non-profit was back for another year on…

Around 50 people were registered for the 2023 Hike for Hospice on May 7. (Stettler Hospice Facebook photo)
An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Ponoka RCMP investigate Highway 53 collision

Incident occurred in the late-evening hours of May 24

An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
Stettler town hall.(File photo)

Stettler sign refurbishment contract awarded to local company

And other highlights of the May 16 council meeting

Stettler town hall.(File photo)
Stettler town hall.(File photo)

Town of Stettler approves tax increase

After three years of no tax increases, Stettler residents need to brace…

Stettler town hall.(File photo)
The Blackfalds RCMP recently conducted a joint operation aimed to get impaired divers off the road. (File photo)

Blackfalds RCMP conducts joint impaired driving operation

The operation was held in conjunction with National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day

The Blackfalds RCMP recently conducted a joint operation aimed to get impaired divers off the road. (File photo)
The body of the Caboose is lifted off its wheels. (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler Town and Country Museum making changes to rail system

The Stettler Town and Country Museum is making some changes to its…

The body of the Caboose is lifted off its wheels. (Carson Ellis photo)
An RCMP cruiser. Leduc CRU has arrested two and recovered a pair of stolen vehicles. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Leduc CRU arrests 2, recovers pair of stolen vehicles

Members of the Leduc RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) have made a…

An RCMP cruiser. Leduc CRU has arrested two and recovered a pair of stolen vehicles. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
Big Valley and Quebec high school exchange students at Halkirk’s Circle Square Ranch. (Photo submitted)

Big Valley School hosts Quebec exchange students

Hosts take Quebec students on ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience

Big Valley and Quebec high school exchange students at Halkirk’s Circle Square Ranch. (Photo submitted)