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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)
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)
One of Stettler District Ambulance Associations ambulances. (Stettler District Ambulance Association photo)

Stettler District Ambulance Association benefiting from contract, AHS policy changes

Despite facing the usual industry challenges, Stettler and District Ambulance Association operations…

One of Stettler District Ambulance Associations ambulances. (Stettler District Ambulance Association photo)
The Heartland Youth Centre is gearing up for its largest event of the year, the Awesome Auction on June 3. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler’s Heartland Youth Centre gears up for fundraiser

Stettler’s Heartland Youth Centre (HYC) is gearing up for its most significant…

The Heartland Youth Centre is gearing up for its largest event of the year, the Awesome Auction on June 3. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Judy McKnight and Kimberly Thompson were on hand at the Stettler Regional Board of Trade block party with the handi-bus. (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler Regional Trade holds summer kickoff party

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

  • May 22, 2023
Judy McKnight and Kimberly Thompson were on hand at the Stettler Regional Board of Trade block party with the handi-bus. (Carson Ellis photo)
Warren Aspenes has been appointed the new division principal of Clearview Public Schools beginning in September. (Clearview Public Schools photo)

Clearview Public Schools appoints new Division Principal

Clearview Public Schools has appointed a new Division Principal. In a May…

Warren Aspenes has been appointed the new division principal of Clearview Public Schools beginning in September. (Clearview Public Schools photo)
Over 200 people attended the first elevator fundraiser of the season. (P and H Elevator photo)

Stettler’s P and H Elevator volunteers hold first fundraiser of the season

The volunteers from Stettler’s Parrish and Heimbecker Elevator Society are “pleased” with…

Over 200 people attended the first elevator fundraiser of the season. (P and H Elevator photo)
Leann Graham has been appointed as the Town of Stettler’s new chief administrative officer. (Town of Stettler photo)

Town of Stettler appoints new chief administrative officer

The Town of Stettler will have a new chief administrative officer (CAO)…

Leann Graham has been appointed as the Town of Stettler’s new chief administrative officer. (Town of Stettler photo)
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Coronation Emergency Department to close for 24 hours

The emergency department at the Coronation Hospital and Care Centre will be…

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Stettler County council has voted in favour of continuing STARS funding. (File Photo)

Stettler County votes to continue STARS support

The iconic dark-red helicopters flown by the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society…

Stettler County council has voted in favour of continuing STARS funding. (File Photo)
Stettler County (File photo)

Stettler County Council welcomes RCMP Traffic Services to recent meeting

Stettler County council received a member of the RCMP Traffic Unit as…

Stettler County (File photo)