Category Archives: Local News
Candidates Square Off in First Byelection Debate in Camrose
It was a packed house in Camrose Tuesday at the Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre, as the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce hosted the first by-election debate for Battle River...
Jul 30, 2025 Ten of the 200+ candidates for the Battle River-Crowfoot By-Election gather for a debate in Camrose Tuesday. (Photo: Scott Mitchell / Stingray Radio)
Ballots Will Be Different For Upcoming By-Election
As has been mentioned numerous times, there are a large number of candidates on the ballot for the upcoming by-election in our riding, Battle River - Crowfoot. As of Tuesday morning, there are upwards...
Jul 29, 2025 PicsFive / Depositphotos.com
Now Over 200 On The Ballot For Battle River-Crowfoot
As the by-election for Battle River-Crowfoot continues, the number of people on the ballot continues to grow. The Long Ballot Committee was hoping to get 200 on the ballot in this by-election and last...
Jul 28, 2025 There are multiple signs around Drumheller for many of the candidates, but there are now over 200 registered on the ballot.
UPDATE: Suspects Sought In Fatal Hit And Run In Siksika Nation
UPDATE: Gleichen RCMP have laid charges in connection with a fatal hit and run on Siksika Nation on July 26, 2025. The deceased have been identified as 27-year-old Trayton Runningbird and 45 year-old ...
Jul 28, 2025
Railway Avenue Closed For 6 Avenue Extension
If you have been travelling in the downtown core, you may have notices some large equipment working around where the former recycling area was along Railway Avenue. As announced earlier this year, con...
Jul 25, 2025 Construction crews continue moving forward with the 6 Avenue extension near Community Futures.
Area Groups Supported By Prairie Crocus Advisory Committee
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta continues to support area non-profit groups through their Prairie Crocus Community Fund. In a release by the organization, the Prairie Crocus Advisory ...
Jul 24, 2025
It's 66 Years For The Rockyford Rodeo
This weekend the community of Rockyford will be the place to be as the Rockyford Rodeo is back for another year. According to Darcy Koester from the Rockyford Rodeo, it's a homecoming of sorts. "It's ...
Jul 23, 2025 adrenalina / Depositphotos.com
Thief Nabbed For Thefts From Irrigation Pivots In Wheatland County
In May of 2025, RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU), with the assistance of Strathmore and Brooks RCMP, initiated an investigation into a recent series of damage to and theft...
Jul 22, 2025 Image courtesy of Southern Alberta RCMP CRU.
New Route For Dinosaur Half Marathon
The Dinosaur Half Marathon has gone through a number of changes over the past 15 years and for 2025 an exciting route change is on the horizon. According to Becky Kowalchuk from the Dinosaur Half Mara...
Jul 22, 2025 Kohut Crossing will be utilized in the Dinosaur Half Marathon for 2025.
Coronation RCMP Cautions Public On Conduct During Election
As a by-election unfolds in our region, the Coronation RCMP is reminding the public about the importance of respectful and lawful conduct, both in person and online. In recent days, several candidates...
Jul 22, 2025