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The Village of Donalda fire hydrants are out of service until further news (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Donalda fire hydrants out of service

The Village of Donalda fire hydrants are out of service until further…

The Village of Donalda fire hydrants are out of service until further news (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A Community Builders Plaque from 2022 dedicated to Judge William Brigham Gray, one of the Town of Stettler’s earliest officials. (Kevin Sabo/File photo)

Stettler Community Builders to unveil new plaques

The Stettler Community Builders Committee will unveil two new honourees later in…

A Community Builders Plaque from 2022 dedicated to Judge William Brigham Gray, one of the Town of Stettler’s earliest officials. (Kevin Sabo/File photo)
A section of range road near Sylvan Lake has been closed due to deteriorating conditions. (Black Press News Media file photo)

Lacombe County announces temporary road closure

Lacombe County has announced a temporary road closure near Sylvan Lake. Because…

A section of range road near Sylvan Lake has been closed due to deteriorating conditions. (Black Press News Media file photo)
Stettler town hall.(File photo)

Town of Stettler approves new loader purchase

And other highlights from May 2 meeting

Stettler town hall.(File photo)
William E. Hays Wildcat Theatre performed a selection of songs from The Sound of Music as part of the entertainment line-up at the 2023 Trade Show. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler Regional Board of Trade holds successful Trade Show

Over 3,500 people attended the annual event

William E. Hays Wildcat Theatre performed a selection of songs from The Sound of Music as part of the entertainment line-up at the 2023 Trade Show. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
The Coronation RCMP has charged a male with weapons offences following an incident forcing Coronation school to go into lockdown on May 4. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck photo

Coronation RCMP charge male with weapons offences

The Coronation RCMP has made an arrest following an incident involving a…

The Coronation RCMP has charged a male with weapons offences following an incident forcing Coronation school to go into lockdown on May 4. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck photo
The Ponoka RCMP detachment is investigating a home invasion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ponoka RCMP investigates home invasion

Officers from the Ponoka RCMP detachment are investigating a home invasion which…

The Ponoka RCMP detachment is investigating a home invasion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Ponoka RCMP are investigating an early-hours shooting on May 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ponoka RCMP investigate shooting

Officers from the Ponoka RCMP detachment are investigating an early morning shooting…

The Ponoka RCMP are investigating an early-hours shooting on May 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Stettler town hall.(File photo)

Stettler home improvement program entering final stages of approvals

The program will allow homeowners to defer renovation payments through their taxes

Stettler town hall.(File photo)
Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)

Clearview Public Schools beginning development of 2023-24 budget

Clearview Public Schools is already looking towards the future with the development…

Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)
Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)

Clearview Public Schools approves $100,000 in grant funds to regional projects

The Clearview Public School board of trustees has approved $100,000 in grants…

Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)
Dacia Fleishhacker and Claire Stewart perform a song as part of the program during the “Moments in Time” gala on April 20. (Kein Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler Pregnancy Care Centre holds successful fundraising gala

The Stettler branch of the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre (CAPCC) held…

Dacia Fleishhacker and Claire Stewart perform a song as part of the program during the “Moments in Time” gala on April 20. (Kein Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Stettler County has implemented a fire ban. (File image)

County of Stettler implements fire ban

Due to the ongoing warm and dry weather experienced in the region,…

Stettler County has implemented a fire ban. (File image)
The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed the identity of a body found on Samson Cree Nation on April 29. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Body found at Maskwacis that of murdered girl: Edmonton Police Service

The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed that the body found on Samson…

The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed the identity of a body found on Samson Cree Nation on April 29. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Stettler County has implemented a fire ban. (File image)

County of Stettler implements fire ban

Due to the ongoing warm and dry weather experienced in the region,…

Stettler County has implemented a fire ban. (File image)
Rhonda O’neil and Crystal Friars from the Stettler Public Library accept this quilt from Joan Statz and Pat Conrad of the Stettler Stichers on April 20, 2023. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler Stitchers donate quilt to library

The Stettler Public Library received a special delivery on April 20. Joan…

Rhonda O’neil and Crystal Friars from the Stettler Public Library accept this quilt from Joan Statz and Pat Conrad of the Stettler Stichers on April 20, 2023. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Wetaskiwin RCMP nab repeat offender

Following an investigation started in March 2023 by the Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime…

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Stettler RCMP nab robbery-spree suspects

The Stettler RCMP and officers from other detachments ended a three-person crime…

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Stettler PALS program is back up and running. (Unsplash)

PALS program returns to Stettler

A dormant program for seniors operated by Alberta Health Services (AHS) has…

Stettler PALS program is back up and running. (Unsplash)
Camrose Casino held an open house in an attempt to gain support for a move to Edmonton.(File photo)

Camrose Casino holds open house

Casino operators are trying to get approval to move the facility into Edmonton

  • Apr 21, 2023
Camrose Casino held an open house in an attempt to gain support for a move to Edmonton.(File photo)