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Faith and Terry Gabert have ensured that future generations can enjoy their grasslands. (Sean Feagan photo)

New nature conservancy north of Stettler

An area surrounding Meeting Creek, north of Stettler, is being preserved for…

Faith and Terry Gabert have ensured that future generations can enjoy their grasslands. (Sean Feagan photo)
The specially modified motorcycle can handle seven passengers, including the driver. (Lynn Saboo photo)

Paintearth Lodge residents get early Christmas present

Residents from Castor’s Paintearth Lodge had the opportunity to feel the wind…

The specially modified motorcycle can handle seven passengers, including the driver. (Lynn Saboo photo)
The Village of Halkirk is headed for another byelection. Village of Halkirk at sunset, May 25, 2022. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Council resigns, Halkirk headed to Byelection

‘The appointment of an official administrator is an extraordinary, temporary measure’: Johnston

The Village of Halkirk is headed for another byelection. Village of Halkirk at sunset, May 25, 2022. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
An RCMP cruiser. The Stettler RCMP continues the search for a 17-year-old Airdrie youth in Buffalo Lake. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

RCMP recover body of 17-year-old drowning victim at Buffalo Lake

Stettler RCMP reported just before 8 p.m. on Sept. 1 that the…

An RCMP cruiser. The Stettler RCMP continues the search for a 17-year-old Airdrie youth in Buffalo Lake. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
As part of the Battle River Watershed Alliance Watershed Festival, people were able to register for canoe tours of the area. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
As part of the Battle River Watershed Alliance Watershed Festival, people were able to register for canoe tours of the area. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Stettler CAO Greg Switenky set to retire Aug. 30. (Town of Stettler photo)

Stettler CAO retires

Change is in the air at the Town of Stettler. After a…

Stettler CAO Greg Switenky set to retire Aug. 30. (Town of Stettler photo)
The Big Valley arena was the site of the annual Free Mo train set up at over the Aug. 11-13 weekend. (Carson Ellis photo)

Big Valley plays host to model train enthusiasts

Calgary Club returns to the Big Valley Arena

  • Aug 28, 2023
The Big Valley arena was the site of the annual Free Mo train set up at over the Aug. 11-13 weekend. (Carson Ellis photo)
Jada Erickson rides to a time of 20.733 in barrel racing during the Junior Rodeo Series finals. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler Ag. Society wraps another successful Junior Rodeo Series season

The Stettler and District Ag. Society Junior Rodeo Series has wrapped after…

Jada Erickson rides to a time of 20.733 in barrel racing during the Junior Rodeo Series finals. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Marilyn Weber (mid), with her grandkids, is a new board member for the Battle River Watershed Alliance. (Battle River Watershed Alliance website photo)

Battle River Watershed Alliance board has new Castor connection

The board overseeing the Battle River Watershed Alliance (BWRA) now has a…

Marilyn Weber (mid), with her grandkids, is a new board member for the Battle River Watershed Alliance. (Battle River Watershed Alliance website photo)
A player gets ready to tee-off on the modified tee box during Stettler Golf Course’s glo-ball game. (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler Golf Club hosts glo-ball evening

By Carson Ellis For the Stettler Independent The Stettler Golf Course hosted…

  • Aug 24, 2023
A player gets ready to tee-off on the modified tee box during Stettler Golf Course’s glo-ball game. (Carson Ellis photo)
Board Chair George Glazier and lodge manager Trudy Kilner receive a recognition certificate from ASCHA representative Michelle Swanson. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Castor’s Paintearth Lodge celebrates diamond anniversary

A Castor institution recently celebrated its diamond anniversary in the community. Castor’s…

Board Chair George Glazier and lodge manager Trudy Kilner receive a recognition certificate from ASCHA representative Michelle Swanson. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
An RCMP cruiser. The Stettler RCMP are on the scene of a cattle rollover south of town. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
An RCMP cruiser. The Stettler RCMP are on the scene of a cattle rollover south of town. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
On display in the Stettler Town and Country Museum was a variety of hand-made models constructed by Ponoka resident Robert McWade. (kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
On display in the Stettler Town and Country Museum was a variety of hand-made models constructed by Ponoka resident Robert McWade. (kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
134 people attended the long-table dinner on Main Street Stettler on Aug. 12. (Photo submitted)

Stettler’s Taste of the Heartland returns for another year

Stettler’s Taste of the Heartland was back for another edition in 2023.…

134 people attended the long-table dinner on Main Street Stettler on Aug. 12. (Photo submitted)
An RCMP and Sheriff vehicle block Highway 36 south just north of the Highway 12 intersection on Aug. 17. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

UPDATE 2: Collision at Highway 12 and 36 in Paintearth County

Highways at intersection have reopened to traffic

An RCMP and Sheriff vehicle block Highway 36 south just north of the Highway 12 intersection on Aug. 17. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Stettler County (File photo)

County of Stettler grants ratepayer tax relief

And other highlights of Aug. 9, 2023 meeting

Stettler County (File photo)
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Clearview Public Schools Chair presents to Stettler County council

Neitz presents results of recent value-scoping report

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Kenzie Davis is awarded the ribbon for Entrepreneur of the Year for Lemonade Day 2023 by Battle River Innovation Centre manager Amanda Simpson. (Janet Davis photo)

Castor youth earns another Lemonade Day award

A Castor youth who won the award for best lemonade stand during…

Kenzie Davis is awarded the ribbon for Entrepreneur of the Year for Lemonade Day 2023 by Battle River Innovation Centre manager Amanda Simpson. (Janet Davis photo)
Road construction sign. (File photo)

Construction to reduce access to Big Valley

Bridge construction should last approximately a month

Road construction sign. (File photo)
An RCMP cruiser. The Stettler RCMP has arrested a pair after a pursuit taking through multiple detachment areas. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Stettler RCMP arrest pair after pursuit

The Stettler RCMP, with the assistance of surrounding agencies, arrested a pair…

An RCMP cruiser. The Stettler RCMP has arrested a pair after a pursuit taking through multiple detachment areas. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)