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Stettler County. (File photo)

County of Stettler council unhappy with continual oil and gas tax write-offs

Latest write-offs amounted to just under $5 million

Stettler County. (File photo)
Stettler County. (File photo)
Stettler County. (File photo)
The Jewel Theatre, a piece of Stettler history for 70 years, will be going up for sale in February. (Facebook photo)

Iconic piece of Stettler history going up for sale

Single screen theatres face many challenges

The Jewel Theatre, a piece of Stettler history for 70 years, will be going up for sale in February. (Facebook photo)
Dr. Pieter Bouwer stands with one of the two-new anesthesia machines at Stettler Hospital and Care Centre. (Photo submitted)

Stettler Health Services Foundation purchases new anesthesia machines for hospital

Thanks to fundraising efforts by the Stettler Health Services Foundation (SHSF) and…

Dr. Pieter Bouwer stands with one of the two-new anesthesia machines at Stettler Hospital and Care Centre. (Photo submitted)
There is a new fundraising group in the region, and they are already making an impact. (Facebook photo)
There is a new fundraising group in the region, and they are already making an impact. (Facebook photo)
New solar project proposed near Stettler. (File photo)

Proposed solar project planned near Stettler

There is a new energy project being proposed for the Stettler area.…

New solar project proposed near Stettler. (File photo)
Burman University in Lacombe is switching to online delivery starting March 23 due to ongoing coronavirus. Photo contributed

Burman University offering new micro-credential programs

Burman University in Lacombe will begin offering micro-credential courses in entrepreneurship and…

Burman University in Lacombe is switching to online delivery starting March 23 due to ongoing coronavirus. Photo contributed
Deacon Brent Schulze is soon to be ordained a priest in local Anglican church. (Photo submitted)

Stettler church to hold first ordination in over three decades

“It makes me look at the world and everyone differently,” said Schulze

Deacon Brent Schulze is soon to be ordained a priest in local Anglican church. (Photo submitted)
Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade is planning an ice-fishing derby over Family Day weekend on Buffalo Lake. (File photo)

Stettler Regional Board of Trade planning first annual ice-fishing derby on Buffalo Lake

The staff behind Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade (BOT) are hard at…

Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade is planning an ice-fishing derby over Family Day weekend on Buffalo Lake. (File photo)
Castor’s Lynn Sabo, and her store, The Purple Platypus, won the ‘most improved’ category of the Community Futures social media marketing challenge which took place in November. (Photo submitted)

Community Futures East Parkland announces social media marketing challenge winners

Mirror, Alta., based Community Futures East Parkland recently finished its most recent…

Castor’s Lynn Sabo, and her store, The Purple Platypus, won the ‘most improved’ category of the Community Futures social media marketing challenge which took place in November. (Photo submitted)
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The winter driving habits that could cost you

Alberta drivers know that our winters can make road conditions slippery and…

  • Jan 6, 2023
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Stettler Regional Board of Trade building. (Photo submitted)

Stettler Regional Board of Trade to host Home Show

The Stettler Home Show is to be held in early February

Stettler Regional Board of Trade building. (Photo submitted)
(File photo by Advocate staff)

Stettler and District FCSS introduces new volunteer driver program

A new program offered by Stettler and District Family Community Support Services…

(File photo by Advocate staff)
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Free, online workshops available to Albertans

Need a wellness boost in 2023? Wellness Exchange is a series of…

  • Jan 5, 2023
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The Big Brothers and Big Sisters program in Stettler is looking for mentors. (Photo submitted)

Stettler’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Club is looking for volunteers

A program operating in Stettler for over 40 years is seeking volunteers.…

The Big Brothers and Big Sisters program in Stettler is looking for mentors. (Photo submitted)
Another top three photo as chosen by the staff at the Stettler Independent, taken by Pat Nash. (Photo submitted)
Another top three photo as chosen by the staff at the Stettler Independent, taken by Pat Nash. (Photo submitted)
Stettler County

Stettler County writes off over $85,000 oil and gas taxes

Taxes were written off in order to apply for provincial education requisition credits

Stettler County
Village of Halkirk

Village of Halkirk announces nomination day

With the recent vacancy on council, the Village of Halkirk will be…

Village of Halkirk
Village of Halkirk at sunset, May 25, 2022. (File photo)

Village of Halkirk passes interim-budget

The Village of Halkirk has passed their 2023 interim budget. Passed during…

Village of Halkirk at sunset, May 25, 2022. (File photo)
Clearview Public Schools Sign (File Photo)

Stettler’s Clearview Public Schools commits to helping the hungry over the holidays

Clearview Public Schools, its staff and board of trustees committed to helping…

Clearview Public Schools Sign (File Photo)