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The crew from Black Press central Alberta shows their awards at the 2022 Awards of Excellence presentation, held Sept. 22, 2023. Left-right, Leah Bousfiled, publisher Rimbey Review; Kevin Sabo, editor Stettler Independent, Castor Advance and Bashaw Star; Christina Komives, publisher Ponoka News and Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer, and Barb Pettie, publisher Sylvan Lake News and Lacombe Express. (Daria Zimiywsky/Black Press Media)

Black Press community newspapers bring home 2022 association awards

Black Press Media’s central Alberta weekly community newspapers brought home several awards…

 

The Wetaskiwin RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a stabbing. (Black Press file photo)

Wetaskiwin RCMP seeks public assistance identifying stabbing suspect

Youth in hospital in ‘serious condition’: RCMP

 

The Coronation E-Free Church was the subject of arson Sept. 5. (Photo submitted)

Coronation RCMP make arrest in church arson

The Coronation RCMP has officially announced an arrest in relation to the…

 

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Simple precautions reduce risk of West Nile virus infection

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions to protect…

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A ticket taker waits for guests at the 70th Anniversary Gala. (Photo submitted)
A ticket taker waits for guests at the 70th Anniversary Gala. (Photo submitted)
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)
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)
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’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)
RCMP cruiser. (File photo)

Leduc traffic stop results in charges against three

A May 19 traffic stop by the Leduc RCMP Drug Unit has…

RCMP cruiser. (File photo)
A woman walks her dog along the Ottawa River in Ottawa as smoke from wildfires obscures Gatineau, Que., in the distance on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada marks Clean Air Day with worst air quality in the world as wildfires rage

Hazy skies tinged with an eerie yellow glow greeted millions of Canadians…

A woman walks her dog along the Ottawa River in Ottawa as smoke from wildfires obscures Gatineau, Que., in the distance on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Leduc RCMP warns public of rise in sextortion. (File photo)

Leduc RCMP warns public of rise in online sextortion practices

The Leduc RCMP is warning Albertans of “financial sextortion” tactics targeting the…

Leduc RCMP warns public of rise in sextortion. (File photo)
Garnett Kromm, of Botha, hangs on for a 67 point in the Bareback Riding event at the 2022 Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent file photo)

Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede set to kick off for another year

The event will run June 9-10 at the Stettler agricultural grounds

Garnett Kromm, of Botha, hangs on for a 67 point in the Bareback Riding event at the 2022 Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent file photo)
A pair of Stettler men have been sentenced to jail time for charges stemming from an arrest in Camrose County last fall. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Pair of Stettler men sentenced to jail for 2022 charges

A pair of Stettler men arrested by Bashaw RCMP officers in September…

A pair of Stettler men have been sentenced to jail time for charges stemming from an arrest in Camrose County last fall. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Ponoka RCMP investigate Highway 53 collision

Incident occurred in the late-evening hours of May 24

An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
The Blackfalds RCMP recently conducted a joint operation aimed to get impaired divers off the road. (File photo)

Blackfalds RCMP conducts joint impaired driving operation

The operation was held in conjunction with National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day

The Blackfalds RCMP recently conducted a joint operation aimed to get impaired divers off the road. (File photo)
An RCMP cruiser. Leduc CRU has arrested two and recovered a pair of stolen vehicles. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Leduc CRU arrests 2, recovers pair of stolen vehicles

Members of the Leduc RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) have made a…

An RCMP cruiser. Leduc CRU has arrested two and recovered a pair of stolen vehicles. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Ponoka RCMP provides details behind recent shelter-in-place order. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ponoka RCMP provides details behind recent shelter-in-place order

The Ponoka RCMP has released details surrounding the chain of events which…

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Ponoka RCMP provides details behind recent shelter-in-place order. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A stolen pick up truck recovered by the Central Alberta Crime Reduction Unit. (RCMP Photo)

Crime Reduction Unit nabs second suspect in Breton

Arrest made following May 9 pursuit

A stolen pick up truck recovered by the Central Alberta Crime Reduction Unit. (RCMP Photo)
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 13, 2018. Alberta RCMP officers use several strategies to protect personal property during fire evacuations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Alberta RCMP using several strategies to keep personal property safe during evacuations

While Albertans remain evacuated from their homes, RCMP officers are on the…

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 13, 2018. Alberta RCMP officers use several strategies to protect personal property during fire evacuations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck