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The Big Jack Classic Ice Fishing Derby was headquartered at the Rochon Sands Community Hall, at the edge of Buffalo Lake. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler BOT holds first-ever Big Jack Classic over Family Day Weekend

Buffalo Lake was a busy place over the Family Day long weekend.…

The Big Jack Classic Ice Fishing Derby was headquartered at the Rochon Sands Community Hall, at the edge of Buffalo Lake. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
The Valley Ski Hill near Castor will be celebrating 75 years on Feb. 25. (File photo)

Valley Ski Hill near Castor to celebrate 75 years

The Valley Ski Hill north of Castor celebrated a significant mile-stone over…

The Valley Ski Hill near Castor will be celebrating 75 years on Feb. 25. (File photo)
Part of the entertainment at the SRC Family Day festivities was Mogicmon the magician. (Krista Comeau photo)

Family Day festivities held at Stettler Recreation Centre

The Stettler Recreation Centre (SRC) was a busy place on Family Day.…

Part of the entertainment at the SRC Family Day festivities was Mogicmon the magician. (Krista Comeau photo)
Stettler council during Feb. 21 meeting. (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler council reviews airport master plan during recent meeting

By Carson Ellis The town’s director of operations, Melissa Robbins, presented the…

  • Feb 23, 2023
Stettler council during Feb. 21 meeting. (Carson Ellis photo)
Stettler town hall. (File photo)

Stettler council reviews recent Committee of the Whole recommendations

Parts of strategic plan also reviewed

  • Feb 22, 2023
Stettler town hall. (File photo)
Stolen property and weapons found at rural property. (RCMP photo)

Ponoka RCMP charge two after executing search warrants

RCMP seek assistance locating individual

Stolen property and weapons found at rural property. (RCMP photo)
Stan Eichhorn and Jack Schulze are encouraging local residents to share their stories and photos for a Stettler history book project they are working on. (File photo)

Stettler History Book update

According to organizers, the long-developing Stettler History Book project is in the…

Stan Eichhorn and Jack Schulze are encouraging local residents to share their stories and photos for a Stettler history book project they are working on. (File photo)
The Castor Community Hall ready for the gala. (Photo submitted)

Tragic anniversary in Castor marked with black-tie gala fundraiser

Funds raised for first responder mental health team-building

The Castor Community Hall ready for the gala. (Photo submitted)
Elpha Senft (left) and Joanne Lee (right) of Stettler were both recently presented with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medals for community service. (Black Press News Media photo)

Three more Stetter-area residents issued Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medals

Even more Stettler resident’s have received Queen’s Platinum Jubilee award. The Queen’s…

Elpha Senft (left) and Joanne Lee (right) of Stettler were both recently presented with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medals for community service. (Black Press News Media photo)
Stettler County. (File photo)

Stettler County council approves new regional recreation agreement

Stettler County council has approved an updated recreation board agreement during its…

Stettler County. (File photo)
Mayor Sean Nolls cuts the ceremonial ribbon, officially opening the doors for Blokes Bakery’s new owners, Douglas Kultgen (right) and Samantha Pettitt (left). (Photo submitted)

Stettler institution holds grand re-opening

Blokes Bakery has been in the community for decades

Mayor Sean Nolls cuts the ceremonial ribbon, officially opening the doors for Blokes Bakery’s new owners, Douglas Kultgen (right) and Samantha Pettitt (left). (Photo submitted)
The reserve champions came from Miller Wilson Angus. (Photo submitted)
The reserve champions came from Miller Wilson Angus. (Photo submitted)
Close-up of a stop sign on the side of a yellow school bus. (File photo)

Ponoka school bus ride nearly ends in tragedy

Father is calling for review of bus driver policies and procedures

Close-up of a stop sign on the side of a yellow school bus. (File photo)
Stettler County (File photo)

County of Stettler approves 2023 budget during February meeting

Following months of consultation and review, County of Stettler council passed its…

Stettler County (File photo)
The Halkirk Elks Seafood Supper and Comedy Night held at the Halkirk Community Hall on Feb. 11 was a "virtual sell out." (Photo submitted)

Halkirk Elks host annual seafood supper

One of the biggest fundraisers of the year returned to Halkirk on…

The Halkirk Elks Seafood Supper and Comedy Night held at the Halkirk Community Hall on Feb. 11 was a "virtual sell out." (Photo submitted)
Dr. Albert de Villiers, former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority. (Contributed)
Dr. Albert de Villiers, former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority. (Contributed)
The Castor Evangelical Missionary Church hosted a Sacred Concert and Hymn Sing to wrap the three days of Castor WinterFest 2023. (Photo submitted)

PHOTOS: Busy weekend in Castor over WinterFest weekend

The rural community of Castor was a busy place over the weekend…

The Castor Evangelical Missionary Church hosted a Sacred Concert and Hymn Sing to wrap the three days of Castor WinterFest 2023. (Photo submitted)
A photo of Stephen Rayfield with his wife Cheryl and one of his three children on the GoFundMe page which was created in the days after his death. (Web photo)

Widow of fallen Castor firefighter reflects on year since his passing

Rayfield had misgivings about her husband attending that fateful call

A photo of Stephen Rayfield with his wife Cheryl and one of his three children on the GoFundMe page which was created in the days after his death. (Web photo)
The memorial park beside Wm. E. Secondary School is backlit in red from the emergency lights of a nearby fire truck during a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Bruce Holliday on Feb. 6. (Krista Comeau photo)

Memorial held for Stettler RCMP Staff Sergeant

Around 200 people were in attendance

The memorial park beside Wm. E. Secondary School is backlit in red from the emergency lights of a nearby fire truck during a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Bruce Holliday on Feb. 6. (Krista Comeau photo)
Town of Stettler council during the Feb. 7 meeting. (Carson Ellis photo)

Town of Stettler council adds to capital budget in areas, finds savings in others

By Carson Ellis Stettler council held its first February meeting on Feb.…

  • Feb 9, 2023
Town of Stettler council during the Feb. 7 meeting. (Carson Ellis photo)