Local News

Eckville newlyweds are keeping the cattle from the Ponoka Stampede Cattle Raffle

The first place prize is a choice of 50 pasture-bred heifers or $75k

Jul 13, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

Province invests more funds to improve high-speed internet in rural Alberta

The federal and provincial government are teaming up to help provide high-speed internet to communities in Central Alberta.

Jul 11, 2023 11:38 AM Read more >

Stettler’s Jewel Theatre celebrates 7 decades of operation

Gala held June 30

Jul 7, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

United Way Central Alberta announces new funding for area programs

Increased funding for Indigenous-led programming

Jul 5, 2023 12:05 PM Read more >

Zeke Thurston rides to third Ponoka Stampede championship

By Dianne Finstad

Jul 4, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Day 5 Ponoka Stampede Chuckwagon action

After a fourth day of racing, the stage is set for Saturday’s chuckwagon showdown.

Jul 1, 2023 11:27 AM Read more >

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Red Deer and parts of Central Alberta

When thunder roars, go indoors

Jun 30, 2023 4:11 PM Read more >

Highway 11 roundabout at Eckville not needed: Alberta Transportation

Area residents say intersection is dangerous and want roundabout

Jun 23, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Red Deer RCMP officers flock to Red Deer manhole to pull off a duckling rescue

Red Deer RCMP officers “quacked” the case by reuniting a mother duck with eight of her ducklings that had fallen down a storm drain on Thursday morning.

Jun 22, 2023 3:50 PM Read more >

Lemonade Day comes to Castor!

June 17 was Lemonade Day in Castor.

Jun 22, 2023 10:20 AM Read more >