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Waiting for the showing of Calamity Jane. (Photo submitted)
Waiting for the showing of Calamity Jane. (Photo submitted)
The Kids Firefighter Challenge was set up in Donalada. (Carson Ellis photos)

Lots to see and do in Donalda

Canada Day activities!

  • Jul 3, 2023
The Kids Firefighter Challenge was set up in Donalada. (Carson Ellis photos)
Stettler’s Canada Day celebration was capped off with fireworks! (Carson Ellis photo)

Canada Day 2023 a success!

Lot’s to do in Stettler on Canada Day

  • Jul 3, 2023
Stettler’s Canada Day celebration was capped off with fireworks! (Carson Ellis photo)
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Stettler County makes Protective Services policy changes

The County of Stettler council made some changes to its Protective Services…

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Mauricio Reyes has been appointed the new Secretary-Treasurer of Clearview Public Schools. (Clearview Publis Schools photo)

Stettler-based Clearview Public Schools appoints new Secretary-Treasurer

Clearview Public Schools has appointed a new Secretary-Treasurer for the upcoming 2023-24…

Mauricio Reyes has been appointed the new Secretary-Treasurer of Clearview Public Schools. (Clearview Publis Schools photo)
Stettler County (Lisa Joy/Stettler Independent)

Stettler County approves Community Investment Program funding

The first application window of 2023 for the County of Stettler Community…

Stettler County (Lisa Joy/Stettler Independent)
Outgoing program manager Cindy Heidecker, program coordinator Kelsey Seth, and literacy coordinator Radka Bursikova. (Paintearth Community Adult Learning website photo)

Change of leadership at Paintearth Community Adult Learning

The front office of Paintearth Community Adult Learning (PCAL) will have a…

Outgoing program manager Cindy Heidecker, program coordinator Kelsey Seth, and literacy coordinator Radka Bursikova. (Paintearth Community Adult Learning website photo)
The Wm. E Hay grads have their first dance after the Grand March. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler’s Wm. E. Hay Secondary Campus holds 2023 grad celebration

The William E. Hay School gymnasium and Stettler Performing Arts Centre were…

The Wm. E Hay grads have their first dance after the Grand March. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
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County of Stettler approves new private lane snow-clearing policy

Ratepayers will be paying more for the service this winter

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Members put a harness on an unhappy Oreo. (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler’s 4-H Crafty Crew holds achievement day and Homestead Fair

By Carson Ellis For the Independent On Sun, June 25, the 4-H…

  • Jun 27, 2023
Members put a harness on an unhappy Oreo. (Carson Ellis photo)
Stettler’s Scott Douglas will be riding his hand cycle from Stettler to Calgary on July 8 in support of ACAA. (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler man riding hand-cycle to Calgary for charity

By Carson Ellis For the Independent Scott Douglas has been raising money…

  • Jun 27, 2023
Stettler’s Scott Douglas will be riding his hand cycle from Stettler to Calgary on July 8 in support of ACAA. (Carson Ellis photo)
Stettler town hall.(File photo)

Stettler Council receives delegation from Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre

By Carson Ellis For the Independent The Town of Stettler council received…

  • Jun 23, 2023
Stettler town hall.(File photo)
Lana Norman, Joanne Norman, Dwayne Grover, Anita Mappin, and Lee Carothers, who were presented with Paul Harris Fellowships, pose for a phot with current Stettler Rotary President Arlene Morton during the Farmer’s supper on June 19. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Rotary Club of Stettler hosts annual Farmer’s Appreciation Supper

Nearly 270 people were crowded into the Stettler Community Hall on June…

Lana Norman, Joanne Norman, Dwayne Grover, Anita Mappin, and Lee Carothers, who were presented with Paul Harris Fellowships, pose for a phot with current Stettler Rotary President Arlene Morton during the Farmer’s supper on June 19. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Ella White won Best-Tasting Lemonade on June 17. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Lemonade Day comes to Castor!

June 17 was Lemonade Day in Castor. An initiative spurred by Community…

Ella White won Best-Tasting Lemonade on June 17. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
‘Bigfoot’ is seen in the distance, shortly before its boom was removed with explosives on June 16. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

End of an era: Paintearth mine shovels being demolished

It’s the end of an era at Paintearth Mine. The two shovels…

‘Bigfoot’ is seen in the distance, shortly before its boom was removed with explosives on June 16. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Gus Wetter School hosted a show and Shine on June 2. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Castor’s Gus Wetter School hosts annual show-and-sound

Gus Wetter School hosted a show-and-sound on the school grounds on June…

Gus Wetter School hosted a show and Shine on June 2. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Leduc RCMP is reporting an increase in ‘emergency’ scams. (Stock photo)

Leduc RCMP warns of ‘emergency scam’ in community

The Leduc RCMP is asking the public to be wary amid an…

Leduc RCMP is reporting an increase in ‘emergency’ scams. (Stock photo)
Stettler Regional Fire Department firefighters work to extricate Ivy from the vehicle during the mock incident. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

‘Don’t put us to work’: Stettler first responders

Mock collision held at Wm. E. Hay Secondary Campus

Stettler Regional Fire Department firefighters work to extricate Ivy from the vehicle during the mock incident. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Candace Hodder has been appointed Clearview’s director of inclusive learning beginning the 2023-24 school year. (Clearview Public Schools photo)

Clearview Public Schools appoints new director of inclusive education

Clearview Public Schools will have a new director of inclusive learning to…

Candace Hodder has been appointed Clearview’s director of inclusive learning beginning the 2023-24 school year. (Clearview Public Schools photo)
Eric Rahn conducts the Grade 7/8/9 band. (Carson Ellis photo)

2023 Stettler Night of the Bands marks end of an era

The evening marked the final performance of long-time Wm. E. Hay band teacher

  • Jun 20, 2023
Eric Rahn conducts the Grade 7/8/9 band. (Carson Ellis photo)