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Paintearth county’s farmers persevere through challenging drought
Hayfields like this one near Halkirk, Alta. are burning up as temperatures sore again this week to the 30 degrees Celsius. Usually by the...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 26, 20233 min read


Unsightly premises: A growing concern for Hanna
ECA Review/Submitted Tracy Raypold, the Municipal Enforcement Officer spoke to Hanna council at the July 11 meeting regarding the Hanna...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 26, 20233 min read


Claire Mossing’s speech calls for improved agriculture communication
15-year-old Claire Mossing from Okotoks with roots in the Halkirk area speaking at Olds College on July 10, 2023. Mossing won first place...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Buffalo Lake faces concerning decline in water levels amid heatwave
ECA Review/Submitted As Alberta endures an unrelenting heatwave and dry conditions this summer, Buffalo Lake is grappling with a...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Funding approved for Friends of the Forestburg Fire Department barbecue
ECA Review/Submitted Friends of the Forestburg Fire Department hosted a barbecue for the Flagstaff Fresh Market on June 15. During the...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 19, 20231 min read


Frustration mounts in Village of Elnora as residents demand transparency from local council
ECA Review/Submitted Residents of the Village of Elnora are growing increasingly frustrated with what they perceive as a lack of...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 19, 20233 min read


Hanna Fire Department reports successful second quarter
In the recently released second-quarter report of the Hanna Fire Department, Fire Chief David Mohl highlighted their continued success in...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Council denies request to plant trees on boulevard
Castor town council denied a request that was brought to council during their July 10 meeting regarding buying and planting trees on a...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Applying for grants for potential affordable housing units
ECA Review/Submitted Coronation town council has passed a motion to apply for the Housing Accelerator Fund during their July 10 meeting....
Jessica Campbell
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Council approves development access point via easement, pending landowner’s permission
ECA Review/Submitted Paintearth council approved a development access point off of Hwy. 872 via easement during their July 11 meeting....
Jessica Campbell
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Town of Bashaw denies fee waiver for historic theatre sign
Bashaw town council denied Friends of the Majestic Theatre’s request to waive the sign fee and development permit during their July 5...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Hospital emergency departments face staff shortages, leading to temporary closures
Hospital emergency departments are facing staff shortages throughout the region, causing closures. According to Alberta Health Services,...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Local animal rescue faces unprecedented challenges amidst a surge in abandoned pets and limited adoptions
Saving Grace Animal Society, a local organization dedicated to providing shelter and care for abandoned and neglected animals, is facing...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Stettler Public Library has exciting summer packed with engaging programs
Banners created by the children in Sunshine Squad and Creative Crew on July 3 at the Stettler Public Library. The banners track how many...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Alberta beekeepers battle devastating losses threatening hive populations
Beekeepers across Alberta find themselves locked in a difficult battle as they confront devastating consequences of severe environmental...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 12, 20233 min read


Council amends two personnel policies
Starland Council amended policies 110-1 and 970-12 during their June 28 meeting. Policy No. 110-1 aims to establish salary rates,...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Resident expresses frustration as council rejects relief from tax penalties
Castor town council recently reached a decision regarding the process for sending out tax notices, opting to keep the existing system...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 5, 20233 min read


Council to meet with Coronation Minor Sports for future project discussions
Coronation Minor Sports board spokesperson appeared before council during their June 26 meeting regarding the future of the Coronation...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Utility bill credit denied
ECA Review/Submitted Delburne village council has denied a request to provide a utility bill credit to a property owner after tenants...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Council deliberates PACE Canada solar farm proposal
Hanna council discussed the PACE Canada solar farm proposal during their June 28 council meeting. The proposed solar farm would be...
Jessica Campbell
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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