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Over 100 vendors hosted 3,100 guests at the 40th edition of Stettler Trade Show in 2022. (Stettler Independent file photo)

Plenty to check out at the 2023 Stettler Trade Show

Those wanting to book a spot for the upcoming Stettler Trade Show…

Over 100 vendors hosted 3,100 guests at the 40th edition of Stettler Trade Show in 2022. (Stettler Independent file photo)
Superintendent Pamela Robinson and Staff Sgt. Scott Landry were in attendance for the RCMP Town Hall held March 22. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler RCMP detachment hosts townhall

Around 20 people were spread through one of the upstairs conference rooms…

Superintendent Pamela Robinson and Staff Sgt. Scott Landry were in attendance for the RCMP Town Hall held March 22. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Some of the volunteers who help with the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program at the HYC. (Photo submitted)

Stettler’s HYC holds AGM, celebrates members, volunteers

The Heartland Youth Center (HYC) was a place of celebration the evening…

Some of the volunteers who help with the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program at the HYC. (Photo submitted)
Stettler County (Lisa Joy/Stettler Independent)

Stettler County having equipment procurement woes

The County of Stettler is going back to the drawing board, at…

Stettler County (Lisa Joy/Stettler Independent)
Pope Francis bows his head behind Indigenous chiefs preparing to perform a traditional dance at a ceremony in Maskwacis, Alta., on Monday, July 25, 2022. The Vatican has rejected the Doctrine of Discovery a year after Pope Francis met with Indigenous groups from Canada and delivered his first apology for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery, a move Indigenous people have long urged

The Vatican has formally denounced a 15th-century doctrine used to legitimize the…

Pope Francis bows his head behind Indigenous chiefs preparing to perform a traditional dance at a ceremony in Maskwacis, Alta., on Monday, July 25, 2022. The Vatican has rejected the Doctrine of Discovery a year after Pope Francis met with Indigenous groups from Canada and delivered his first apology for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church, also known as the Mayflower Church, leave from the Nongprue police station on their way to Pattaya Provincial Court in Pattaya, Thailand, Friday, March 31, 2023. More than 60 members of a Chinese Christian church have been detained in Thailand, supporters said Friday, raising fears they may be returned to their home country, where they face possible persecution. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Members of exiled Chinese church detained in Thailand

More than 60 self-exiled members of a Chinese Christian church who were…

Members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church, also known as the Mayflower Church, leave from the Nongprue police station on their way to Pattaya Provincial Court in Pattaya, Thailand, Friday, March 31, 2023. More than 60 members of a Chinese Christian church have been detained in Thailand, supporters said Friday, raising fears they may be returned to their home country, where they face possible persecution. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
Sound Transit has beefed up security after weekend violence at the Westlake and University light rail stations. (Sue Misao / Herald file)

Lack of data on transit violence amounts to ‘blanket of ignorance’: researcher

Canada needs standardized data on violence on transit systems to help tackle…

Sound Transit has beefed up security after weekend violence at the Westlake and University light rail stations. (Sue Misao / Herald file)
Developers of a proposed solar project near Stettler held an open house on March 22. (File photo)

ABO Wind Canada Ltd. holds Stettler open house

The developers of a proposed solar project southeast of Stettler hosted a…

Developers of a proposed solar project near Stettler held an open house on March 22. (File photo)
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End of skating season approaches in Stettler

The skating season in Stettler is quickly drawing to a close. Stettler’s…

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Image from Canadian Taxpayers Federation. (Submitted)

Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls on federal government to ‘scrap’ carbon tax

‘The PBO shows politicians are using magic math to sell their carbon tax’: Terrazzano

Image from Canadian Taxpayers Federation. (Submitted)
It’s good idea to check and make sure you are registered to vote for the upcoming provincial election on May 29. (File image)

Voter registration opens across Alberta

A sure sign that a provincial election is just around the corner,…

It’s good idea to check and make sure you are registered to vote for the upcoming provincial election on May 29. (File image)
Alberta Biobord’s former Stettler offices. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

More twists and turns in Stettler development

There have been more twists and turns in the ongoing attempts by…

Alberta Biobord’s former Stettler offices. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Mp Damien Kurek. (Facebook photo)

Battle River- Crowfoot MP, CPC disappointed with federal budget 2023

‘Unfortunately, this budget doesn’t accomplish anything that Conservatives asked for,’:Kurek

Mp Damien Kurek. (Facebook photo)
Stettler town hall.(File photo)

RCMP SRO provides update during latest Stettler town council meeting

And other highlights of March 21 council meeting

Stettler town hall.(File photo)
Midge is one of 27 cats currently in care by Animal Haven Rescue League. (Animal Haven Rescue League photo)

Regional animal rescues paint ‘dire’ picture

Animal rescues in the region are sounding the alarm over a “perfect…

Midge is one of 27 cats currently in care by Animal Haven Rescue League. (Animal Haven Rescue League photo)
Toronto Argonaut Theren Churchill and the Grey Cup, the CFL’s top prize! (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Argonaut Theren Churchill stops by Stettler town council

Home-grown football player Theren Churchill appeared before Stettler council during its March…

Toronto Argonaut Theren Churchill and the Grey Cup, the CFL’s top prize! (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
RCMP cruiser. (File photo)

Coronation RCMP charge pair with mischief

The Coronation RCMP has charged a pair with mischief after investigating a…

RCMP cruiser. (File photo)
During the stop at the SRC, Churchill allowed the opportunity for photos with himself, and the Grey Cup. (Carson Ellis photo)

Homegrown Stettler talent Theren Churchill brings Grey Cup home

By Carson Ellis The 2022-2023 season has been one that former Wm…

  • Mar 23, 2023
During the stop at the SRC, Churchill allowed the opportunity for photos with himself, and the Grey Cup. (Carson Ellis photo)
There Churchill hosted a meet-and-greet at the Thrive 360 gym, one of many stops on March 21. (Carson Ellis photo)

Homegrown Stettler talent Theren Churchill brings Grey Cup home

By Carson Ellis The 2022-2023 season has been one that former Wm…

  • Mar 23, 2023
There Churchill hosted a meet-and-greet at the Thrive 360 gym, one of many stops on March 21. (Carson Ellis photo)
Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)

2023 winner of Clearview Star Award announced

Highlights from the March 20 board meeting

Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)