Get ready for the “Night Before”

Mustafa Eric Independent editor With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Christmas is already in the minds of both shoppers and businesses. Stettler's traditional "The Night Before the Night Before" promotion event is already in the making and downtown businesses are already in the process of planning their moves to attract shoppers and... more

Stettler postpones downtown sidewalk and parking lot

Richard Froese Independent reporter Plans to upgrade a sidewalk and parking lot in Stettler on 51st Street have been parked until next spring for a lack of tenders. At its regular meeting Sept. 16, Town of Stettler council approved a staff recommendation to... more

• Stettler now has a “Memorial Tree Park”
• Clearview achievers shine on Awards Night at PAC
• Thrift store appeals to residents for consideration in their donations

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Lightning beat Okotoks in season opener

P.J. Lavergne Independent reporter Starting their regular season on the road, the Stettler Lightning of the Heritage hockey league beat the Okotoks Bisons by a score of 4-3. Strong goaltending from Landon Schmidt, who allowed 3 goals on 41 shots, combined with the... more

• ‘Cats take down Trojans
• Sports Talk - Oct. 8
• Panthers take over first place

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Harvest progress heralds above average crop

Mustafa Eric Independent editor Thanks to the sustained dry and warm spell, the harvest has been accelerating throughout east central Alberta over the past two weeks and estimates show that most of the province will see an above average harvest with better... more > more

Movie in the Park in Castor Sept.20

Richard Froese Advance reporter An outdoor movie with fun for all ages hits centre stage in Castor on Sept. 20 to raise funds for Castor Child Care Society that operates Busy Beaver Day Care. Activities are set for Gus Wetter School sports field... more

• Library hosts traveling art exhibit

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Volunteer firefighters needed

Oct. 6 marks the start of fire prevention week so take a moment to check your property for fire hazards and ensure smoke detectors and fire extinquishers are working. Our community is protected by a volunteer fire department accessible by... more

• A Pacific Ocean neighbour
• Very tidy volleyball tournament in Erskine
• Dance to Country Gold on Friday

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Perspective is a wonderful thing

Faith & Reflection - Ross Helgeton Thanksgiving is the aspect of praise that directs gratitude toward God for what He does for us. The Bible teaches that Christians should be thankful all the time, (“…always be thankful…” 1 Thessalonians 5:18), for... more

• Take responsibility for your own community
• This is time to plan, not to float
• No escape from social economy

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Tax bill not worth the land it’s put on

Dear Editor; With regards to Rob Somerville’s letter in your Oct. 1 issue … I can’t agree with him more. Most of the small holdings were created in our area from rail abandonment. Some having less than one acre. The landowners adjoining... more

• Local recycling is a joke
• IODE rummage sale kudos
• County council needs to admit their mistake

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