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Gleichen and Blackfalds RCMP advise of concerning incidents involving children

Posted on 23 August 2021

On July 28, 2021 at approximately 11:15 a.m., Gleichen RCMP responded to a complaint of child luring on Gleichen's Main Street.Preliminary investigation has revealed that… Read More »

Former Alberta Newspaper Group publisher remembered as vibrant lover of Medicine Hat

Posted on 21 August 2021

Mike Hertz, publisher of the Medicine Hat News and newspapers in the Alberta Newspaper chain including Prairie Post for 22 years, died Aug. 19 after… Read More »

Empress Theatre ready to go

Posted on 19 August 2021

The Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod is working itself back to pre-Covid-19 status quo.This means some live entertainment events to go along with some movies… Read More »

County of Newell declares state of agricultural disaster

Posted on 18 August 2021

The County of Newell has declared a state of agricultural disaster during their last Council meeting on August 5th, due to the ongoing drought. "Well, we… Read More »

Several benefits from Highway 3 twinning coming for region

Posted on 18 August 2021

Talk has been in the air of twinning the entirety of Highway 3 for quite some time, and as Alberta's new Minister of Transportation Rajan… Read More »

Nearly $1 million in stolen trailers recovered by ALERT, two Med. Hat men charged

Posted on 17 August 2021

Nearly one million dollars' worth of stolen property has been recovered following an extensive investigation into stolen holiday trailers and campers. ALERT's Southeast Alberta Property… Read More »

Morishita resigns as AUMA President; Interim President Angela Duncan appointed

Posted on 16 August 2021

Barry Morishita resigned from his role as President of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) on Friday, August 13.The members, board, and staff of the… Read More »

Canadian Federation of Independent Business examines southeast AB municipalities spending

Posted on 12 August 2021

While the Canadian Federation of Independent Business' (CFIB's) latest Alberta Municipal Watch Report notes that the largest municipalities decreased their operating costs over 2020, many… Read More »

A lot to be said about agricultural-based counselling

Posted on 11 August 2021

While Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) isn't currently offering any workshops, they continue to offer virtual and phone counselling, as well as in person… Read More »

Special Areas Board looking for feedback on how to reduce red tape

Posted on 22 July 2021

The Special areas are seeking input from the public regarding their part in the Government of Alberta's Red Tape Reduction Initiative.Beginning in late 2019, the… Read More »

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