Community

Blackfalds recognized as 'most pet-caring community'

A local pet boarding company and humane shelter has recognized the Town of Blackfalds as being North America's 'most pet-caring community' in 2020.Jim deBoon, owner/operator of Klassic Kennels, which ...

Jan 15, 2021

Drayton Valley proud of accomplishments during a challenging 2020

Despite a challenging 2020, the Town of Drayton Valley says there was still a lot to celebrate, with a long list of accomplishments for the year.The town undertook a number of capital projects through...

Jan 12, 2021

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library offering curbside pick-up

While Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is temporarily closed to the public due to public health measures, a new service allows patrons to order materials and pick them up. "Many people are spending more ...

Jan 12, 2021

Population of seniors increasing but generally happy

The Clearwater Regional Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) recently brought attention to councils from the County, the Town of Rocky and the Village of Caroline, that like many municipalit...

Jan 08, 2021

Blackfalds Lunch Box Program to continue in 2021

Thanks to the community support for the Lunch Box Program run by the Blackfalds Food Bank, Blackfalds Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and After the Grind, the program will be able to cont...

Jan 06, 2021

Brazeau County 'turning the corner' after more hurdles overcome in 2020

2020 was a challenging year for many, and Brazeau County dealt with its fair share of blows.The COVID-19 pandemic hit Alberta and the rest of Canada hard, but it was among a few challenges that Brazea...

Jan 05, 2021

Nearly half of Canadians visited friends, family over holidays, new poll suggests

OTTAWA - A new survey suggests nearly half of Canadians visited with family or friends over the winter holiday period. The Lger/Association for Canadian Studies poll found 48 per cent of those surveye...

Jan 05, 2021

New lockdown measures begin in Ontario as some provinces move Boxing Day online

MONTREAL - Ontario began a provincewide lockdown on Saturday as several provinces are opting for online or scaled-down Boxing Day shopping to limit the spread of COVID-19. The province has reported mo...

Dec 26, 2020

Spirit of Christmas still alive as hundreds of Canadians give the gift of giving

The most wonderful time in a not-so-wonderful year has arrived and Canadians from coast to coast aren't letting the pandemic put a damper on their Christmas spirit. Many have found creative ways to ce...

Dec 25, 2020

Community support growing for young Sylvan Lake boy battling cancer for second time

Central Albertans are stepping up once again with strong support for a four-year-old Sylvan Lake boy battling cancer. Nicolas Henkel was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia over Easter weekend in 20...

Dec 24, 2020