The City of Brooks is conducting a survey in regards to what will be done with the old rodeo grounds.

The City of Brooks is piloting a new program that allows for the consumption of alcohol in city parks.

Coming into nearly three years of operation, T.R.A.D Worm Industries LTD continues to explore what it means to have healthy soil and healthy food.

On July 11 after receiving a call for service from a community member, Justin Cutter was located and arrested in relation to his Canada wide warrant.

As of June 28, there is a fire ban in Cypress County, the M.D. of Taber and the County of 40 Mile, as well as a fire advisory in the Special Areas Board.

A redistricting of County of Newell electoral boundaries is being rejected by an Alberta court after legal action was taken by two rural residents.

 In April 2021, the Town of Coaldale entered into a partnership with Alberta’s Healthy Communities by Design (HCbD) and Healthy Communities Initiative, branches of Alberta Health Services focused on researching and implementing improvements focused on health and wellness. The organizations a…

The only question is: which one will it be?

Abby Giacchetta, 16 years old, started the Coaldale Chalk and Walk “to get people doing stuff since COVID is still around.” This event started because Abby and her father Darwin spent a lot of time walking over the past year. Moreover, participants in the event were provided with chalk and s…

In the early evening of July 9, Fort MacLeod RCMP received a report that 14-year-old Takaleah Day Chief had gone missing from her residence located in the area of Garrison Drive in Fort MacLeod.

A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified in areas of Acadia Valley Reservoir.  Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors to this lake, are advised to take the following precautions:  

Premier Jason Kenney has announced several changes to cabinet and welcomed six new members. The changes to cabinet reflect this renewed focus on Alberta’s Recovery Plan. They are:

Cypress County Councillor Robin Kurpjuweit has been elected to the board of directors for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

The Alberta Liabilities Disclosure Project released a new report on Alberta’s abandoned and inactive oil and gas wells on June 29.

 Glen Motz, Member of Parliament for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, responded to the report published June 29 by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) on the costing of the Liberals’ Firearms Buyback Program. 

Crowsnest Pass RCMP advise Highway 3 has reopened to traffic in all directions.

After a long period of isolation, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for rural students as restrictions ease.

Brooks new Community Policing unit is moving into three weeks of operation, and the three officers forming it have grand plans for the future.

Despite difficulties during COVID-19, the Dave Rozdeba South Alberta Flight Academy continues to offer the chance for students in Eagle Butte High School to earn their wings alongside their diploma.

Late this month, the Dave Rozdeba South Alberta Flight Academy partners with the globally-renowned outdoor education program Outward Bound to take students in the aviation program on a journey into deep Kananaskis country.

Glen Motz, Member of Parliament for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, responded to the report published June 29 by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) on the costing of the Liberals’ Firearms Buyback Program. 

From June 21-23, the Canadian Animal Task Force, a registered charity, was in Suffield, Irvine and Walsh, humanely trapping local feral cats.

Due to the hot, dry conditions that exist and are forecasted to continue, Lethbridge County has issued a Fire Ban on all open fires within its municipal boundaries.  

For the MD of Taber, the future looks bright as they move ahead alongside RenuWell Energy Services after public consultation with the construction of two solar installations.

Opponents of coal exploration and mining in southwest Alberta received news they were looking for as Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change announced June 16 all metallurgical coal mine exploration and development projects in southwest Alberta for a federal impact ass…

The federal-provincial joint review panel released its report on the Grassy Mountain Coal Project June 17th. In it they found that the adverse environmental impacts of the project would be too great to be outweighed by any potential economic benefits. From the panel’s report: “In our capacit…

Despite the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, Special Areas Board Park Supervisor John Armstrong said that they received a decent amount of applications for summer work in the parks.

A report on Alberta’s helicopter emergency medical services looks at existing services, gaps in coverage, best practices and procedures, and funding models.

Goat Gazing Nature Walks at Police Point Park Nature Centre goes Saturday, June 26 – Tuesday, June 29. Call for more details and registration. 

Albertans can now receive their first dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at walk-in clinics in communities across the province. 

The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede is proud to announce that The Hunter Brothers will be performing at the Grandstand on Saturday, July 31st at 9 p.m. 

Yoga in Nature will take place at Police Point Park Sunday, June 20 at 10 a.m.

The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede has released the schedule of events for Canada Day. 

A new provincewide lottery will give every Albertan aged 18 and older who gets vaccinated a chance to win $1 million.Alberta residents over the age of 18 who have received at least one dose of vaccine can register to be entered in the draw for the $1-million prize.Details on how to register …

On May 27, Gleichen RCMP were advised that local resident: Justin Lee Nathan Cutter had been released from Federal Incarceration and failed to abide by his parole conditions. Cutter was serving a sentence for armed robbery.

On June 7, at 11:15 a.m. Foothills County RCMP was dispatched to a call of shots fired inside of a business in the High River Industrial Park. 

Coaldale & District Emergency Services responded to a structure fire at 1511 21 Avenue on June 5 at 2:59 p.m. When the fire department arrived, the house's rear deck was fully involved and the fire was extending into the home and roof. The fire was also spreading to nearby bushes threate…

After two years of public engagement sessions, the collection and analysis of information and data from housing and homelessness service providers, Medicine Hat Community Housing Society, along with the City and community partners is releasing the Medicine Hat Housing Strategy. 

   Hundreds gathered June 3 at the Medicine Hat Tepee as the Miywasin Friendship Centre organized a memorial to pay tribute to and mourn the loss following the discovery of the remains of 215 children at Kamloops Indian residential school in Tk’emlups te Secwépemc First Nation.

Spending time outdoors helps reduce stress and nourishes our appreciation of nature. Combine this with yoga and you will gain an even stronger, healthier connection with the outer and inner world. there will be a Yoga in Nature event in Police Point Park June 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

During Seniors Week, June 7-13 Alberta Health Services (AHS) has organized an online challenge designed to help participants build strength so they can avoid falling; and they might even win prizes.  

The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede’s Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, Volunteers and Staff have been working on plans for their annual summer Stampede and summer events. 

The Community Foundation awards $63,466.50 to 13 charities across Southeastern Alberta. 

On May 1st, 2021 High River RCMP were advised that two males broke and entered into a High River business and stole four brand new tires.  Investigation revealed the males cut the locks from a fence at approximately 5:30 a.m. on the above noted date.  The suspects walked around the property …

Fireworks will be sparking up at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds this Canada Day, as the City of Medicine Hat is supporting the Stampede to plan a safe, family-friendly celebration that follows all COVID-19 guidelines in place come July 1.

Working on the belief that housing is a fundamental right, the city of Medicine Hat can add achieving functional zero chronic homelessness to its list of social achievements, including as the first community in all of Canada to do it.

The Town of Coaldale Community Grant fund is a program designed to help finance projects, programs or events that contribute to the overall well-being of our community. The program is funded entirely by Coaldale’s photo radar program and has contributed a collective $146,355 to community-foc…