Community

Sylvan Lake library open to public, preparing for summer

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is once again welcoming patrons to visit in-person, and programs are being offered in-person as well as virtually this summer. The library's book clubs will return to a d...

Jun 23, 2021

Rocky takes huge step towards reconciliation

As part of National Indigenous People's Day, the Town of Rocky Mountain House held a flag raising ceremony Monday as part of the Commission of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation call to action.Both the...

Jun 22, 2021

Town adding fruit trees to recognition program

In an effort to get the most out of taxpayer dollars, at a June 1 Rocky Mountain House Town Council meeting, Councillor Merrin Fraser put forward a motion to incorporate fruit/berry trees to the town'...

Jun 21, 2021

'Life-changing': Call for refugee sponsors as study suggests 4M Canadians open to it

Karina Reid watched as the little boy, fascinated by the running tap water, jumped into the bathtub. "This is the best day of my life!" then four-year-old Delphin said. Delphin and his pregnant mother...

Jun 20, 2021

New name for Drayton Valley's replacement school

Powerhouse Campus will be the name of the new replacement middle school being built in Drayton Valley. The campus will be shared by two middle schools, Drayton Christian School and H.W. Pickup Middle ...

Jun 17, 2021

Rocky's trail system back on track

As part of the Town of Rocky Mountain House's Recreation Master Plan, the town is continuing the trail system that will loop and eventually end up in Creekside.The goal of the trails was to create a p...

Jun 15, 2021

Vigil in Red Deer Friday for London terror attack victims

Reaction continues to pour in from across Canada to the deaths of four Muslim family members Sunday in London, Ontario in what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a terrorist attack.Imam Muhammad Pat...

Jun 10, 2021

Lacombe Memorial Centre to relax more restrictions

As part Stage 2 of the Alberta's Open for Summer Plan, the Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC) is now available for event bookings including small weddings and funerals without receptions. General public ac...

Jun 10, 2021

War Amps Key Tag Service marks 75th Anniversary

This year, The War Amps Key Tag Service is celebrating 75 years of returning lost keys to their owners. Donations to the Key Tag Service provide vital support to amputees across the country including ...

Jun 10, 2021

Youth in Philanthropy students donate over $5,000 to local charities

Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) participants from St. Martin de Porres School presented a total of $5,395 to local charities at an outdoor cheque presentation Wednesday. The presentation was a reminder th...

Jun 10, 2021