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Stettler’s Scott Douglas will be riding his hand cycle from Stettler to Calgary on July 8 in support of ACAA. (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler man riding hand-cycle to Calgary for charity

By Carson Ellis For the Independent Scott Douglas has been raising money…

  • Jun 27, 2023
Stettler’s Scott Douglas will be riding his hand cycle from Stettler to Calgary on July 8 in support of ACAA. (Carson Ellis photo)
The Leduc RCMP have arrested a repeat offender. (Pixabay image)

Repeat offender charged by Leduc RCMP following complaint

The Leduc RCMP detachment has charged a “repeat offender” following a suspicious…

The Leduc RCMP have arrested a repeat offender. (Pixabay image)
Stettler town hall.(File photo)

Town of Stettler approves sidewalk replacement tender

By Carson Ellis For the Independent Town of Stettler director of operations…

  • Jun 23, 2023
Stettler town hall.(File photo)
Stettler town hall.(File photo)

Stettler Council receives delegation from Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre

By Carson Ellis For the Independent The Town of Stettler council received…

  • Jun 23, 2023
Stettler town hall.(File photo)
Lana Norman, Joanne Norman, Dwayne Grover, Anita Mappin, and Lee Carothers, who were presented with Paul Harris Fellowships, pose for a phot with current Stettler Rotary President Arlene Morton during the Farmer’s supper on June 19. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Rotary Club of Stettler hosts annual Farmer’s Appreciation Supper

Nearly 270 people were crowded into the Stettler Community Hall on June…

Lana Norman, Joanne Norman, Dwayne Grover, Anita Mappin, and Lee Carothers, who were presented with Paul Harris Fellowships, pose for a phot with current Stettler Rotary President Arlene Morton during the Farmer’s supper on June 19. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Ella White won Best-Tasting Lemonade on June 17. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Lemonade Day comes to Castor!

June 17 was Lemonade Day in Castor. An initiative spurred by Community…

Ella White won Best-Tasting Lemonade on June 17. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
‘Bigfoot’ is seen in the distance, shortly before its boom was removed with explosives on June 16. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

End of an era: Paintearth mine shovels being demolished

It’s the end of an era at Paintearth Mine. The two shovels…

‘Bigfoot’ is seen in the distance, shortly before its boom was removed with explosives on June 16. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Sad woman after abuse crying under the water in the shower. (File photo)

There is a high cost to sexual assault

Editor’s note: This story is the second story in a continuing series…

  • Jun 21, 2023
Sad woman after abuse crying under the water in the shower. (File photo)
Gus Wetter School hosted a show and Shine on June 2. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Castor’s Gus Wetter School hosts annual show-and-sound

Gus Wetter School hosted a show-and-sound on the school grounds on June…

Gus Wetter School hosted a show and Shine on June 2. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Leduc RCMP is reporting an increase in ‘emergency’ scams. (Stock photo)

Leduc RCMP warns of ‘emergency scam’ in community

The Leduc RCMP is asking the public to be wary amid an…

Leduc RCMP is reporting an increase in ‘emergency’ scams. (Stock photo)
Stettler Regional Fire Department firefighters work to extricate Ivy from the vehicle during the mock incident. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

‘Don’t put us to work’: Stettler first responders

Mock collision held at Wm. E. Hay Secondary Campus

Stettler Regional Fire Department firefighters work to extricate Ivy from the vehicle during the mock incident. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Candace Hodder has been appointed Clearview’s director of inclusive learning beginning the 2023-24 school year. (Clearview Public Schools photo)

Clearview Public Schools appoints new director of inclusive education

Clearview Public Schools will have a new director of inclusive learning to…

Candace Hodder has been appointed Clearview’s director of inclusive learning beginning the 2023-24 school year. (Clearview Public Schools photo)
Eric Rahn conducts the Grade 7/8/9 band. (Carson Ellis photo)

2023 Stettler Night of the Bands marks end of an era

The evening marked the final performance of long-time Wm. E. Hay band teacher

  • Jun 20, 2023
Eric Rahn conducts the Grade 7/8/9 band. (Carson Ellis photo)
A photo from the 2022 Castor Rodeo. Jackson Stannard hangs on in the Bareback event of the Castor Rodeo on July 15. (File photo)

Castor Rodeo set for June 23

The 2023 edition of the Castor Rodeo is scheduled to explode out…

A photo from the 2022 Castor Rodeo. Jackson Stannard hangs on in the Bareback event of the Castor Rodeo on July 15. (File photo)
Volunteer Stan Eicchorn prepares a mobile sawmill attached to a tractor. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Well-attended pancake breakfast at Stettler’s P and H Elevator

Stettler’s P and H Elevator Preservation Society hosted a successful fundraiser on…

Volunteer Stan Eicchorn prepares a mobile sawmill attached to a tractor. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Stettler’s Jewel Theatre to be featured on upcoming CBC show. (Jewel Theatre photo)

Stettler’s Jewel Theatre to be featured on CBC’s Absolutely Canadian

Stettler’s big screen will soon be coming to the small screen, via…

Stettler’s Jewel Theatre to be featured on upcoming CBC show. (Jewel Theatre photo)
Town of Castor. (File photo)

Castor council slammed over lack of notice on tax penalties

Castor’s town council received a pair of delegations to open its June…

Town of Castor. (File photo)
The Alberta RCMP is urging all residents to secure their property, and has released a series of videos to help with the process. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Alberta RCMP urges residents to secure their property amidst wildfires gripping province

The Alberta RCMP is asking residents to remain prepared and vigilant as…

The Alberta RCMP is urging all residents to secure their property, and has released a series of videos to help with the process. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Kelsey Rider goes around the third barrel in the barrel racing, all part of day two action at Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede. Rider earned a time of 19.079 seconds. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

PHOTOS: Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede 2023 review

After months of planning and hours of hard work by many volunteers,…

Kelsey Rider goes around the third barrel in the barrel racing, all part of day two action at Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede. Rider earned a time of 19.079 seconds. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
The dance portion of the 2023 Awesome Auction begins! (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler HYC holds another successful Awesome Auction!

The Heartland Youth Centre (HYC) Awesome Auction is wrapped for another year.…

The dance portion of the 2023 Awesome Auction begins! (Carson Ellis photo)