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Midge is one of 27 cats currently in care by Animal Haven Rescue League. (Animal Haven Rescue League photo)

Regional animal rescues paint ‘dire’ picture

Animal rescues in the region are sounding the alarm over a “perfect…

Midge is one of 27 cats currently in care by Animal Haven Rescue League. (Animal Haven Rescue League photo)
Midge is one of 27 cats currently in care by Animal Haven Rescue League. (Animal Haven Rescue League photo)

Regional animal rescues paint ‘dire’ picture

Animal rescues in the region are sounding the alarm over a “perfect…

Midge is one of 27 cats currently in care by Animal Haven Rescue League. (Animal Haven Rescue League photo)
(County of Stettler photo)

Stettler, Paintearth Counties pleased with announced oil and gas change

The province has announced a fix for an issue long plaguing Stettler…

(County of Stettler photo)
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. The RCMP says it has opened an investigation into possible violations of the Security of Information Act concerning recent media reports about alleged foreign interference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Leduc RCMP seek information on Calmar break and enter

The Leduc RCMP are on the hunt for information relating to a…

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. The RCMP says it has opened an investigation into possible violations of the Security of Information Act concerning recent media reports about alleged foreign interference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A Central Alberta umpires association is looking for members before the upcoming season. (File photo)

Central Alberta softball umpire association in need of members

With softball season just around the corner, the members of Central Alberta…

A Central Alberta umpires association is looking for members before the upcoming season. (File photo)
Composite drawing of suspect wanted in home robberies. (RCMP photo)

Stettler, Three Hills RCMP remain on hunt for robbery suspect

Three Hills and Stettler RCMP officers remain on the hunt for an…

Composite drawing of suspect wanted in home robberies. (RCMP photo)
An arrest has been made in the Feb. 13 church fire. (RCMP photo)

Bashaw RCMP make arrest in church vandalism spree

Suspects came forward following a public meeting

An arrest has been made in the Feb. 13 church fire. (RCMP photo)
Close-up of a stop sign on the side of a yellow school bus. (File photo)

Ponoka school bus ride nearly ends in tragedy

Father is calling for review of bus driver policies and procedures

Close-up of a stop sign on the side of a yellow school bus. (File photo)
RCMP were alerted to the St. Michael Hungarian Church being on fire on Feb. 13. (RCMP photo)

Bashaw RCMP investigate church fire

Fire was reported to officers on Feb. 13

RCMP were alerted to the St. Michael Hungarian Church being on fire on Feb. 13. (RCMP photo)
Dr. Albert de Villiers, former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority. (Contributed)
Dr. Albert de Villiers, former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority. (Contributed)
Dr. Albert de Villiers, the former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority, has been found guilty on two counts of child sex crimes. (Photo Submitted)

Ex-top doctor in B.C., Alberta found guilty of child sex crimes

A judge released their verdict in the trial of Dr. Albert de Villiers on Tuesday

Dr. Albert de Villiers, the former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority, has been found guilty on two counts of child sex crimes. (Photo Submitted)
(File photo by Advocate staff)

‘Horrendously terrifying’: Whistle Stop owner involved in collision with train

Whistle Stop owner Chris Scott was hit by a train while crossing…

(File photo by Advocate staff)
The Jewel Theatre, a piece of Stettler history for 70 years, will be going up for sale in February. (Facebook photo)

Iconic piece of Stettler history going up for sale

Single screen theatres face many challenges

The Jewel Theatre, a piece of Stettler history for 70 years, will be going up for sale in February. (Facebook photo)
Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade is planning an ice-fishing derby over Family Day weekend on Buffalo Lake. (File photo)

Stettler Regional Board of Trade planning first annual ice-fishing derby on Buffalo Lake

The staff behind Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade (BOT) are hard at…

Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade is planning an ice-fishing derby over Family Day weekend on Buffalo Lake. (File photo)
Castor’s Lynn Sabo, and her store, The Purple Platypus, won the ‘most improved’ category of the Community Futures social media marketing challenge which took place in November. (Photo submitted)

Community Futures East Parkland announces social media marketing challenge winners

Mirror, Alta., based Community Futures East Parkland recently finished its most recent…

Castor’s Lynn Sabo, and her store, The Purple Platypus, won the ‘most improved’ category of the Community Futures social media marketing challenge which took place in November. (Photo submitted)
The 'Bergisl' ski-jumping hills in Innsbruck, Austria, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Sparse snowfall and unseasonably warm weather in much of Europe is allowing green grass to blanket many mountaintops across the region where snow might normally be. It has caused headaches for ski slope operators and aficionados of Alpine white this time of year. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Alpine slopes face snow shortage in unseasonably warm winter

Much of the Alps just don’t look right for this time of…

The 'Bergisl' ski-jumping hills in Innsbruck, Austria, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Sparse snowfall and unseasonably warm weather in much of Europe is allowing green grass to blanket many mountaintops across the region where snow might normally be. It has caused headaches for ski slope operators and aficionados of Alpine white this time of year. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Nate Horner

Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program to receive $50 million increase

Announcement made by Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Nate Horner

Nate Horner
RCMP cruiser. (File photo)

UPDATE: Multiple collisions reported on QEII, secondary highways:RCMP

RCMP asking public to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary

RCMP cruiser. (File photo)
A carbon monoxide detector finds the odorless, colourless gas that could be fatal if it’s allowed to leak for an extended period of time. (File Photo)

Carbon monoxide is a ‘silent killer’

Preventative maintenance and detectors are key to safety this winter season

A carbon monoxide detector finds the odorless, colourless gas that could be fatal if it’s allowed to leak for an extended period of time. (File Photo)
(Advocate file photo)

Stettler man sentenced to four years for manslaughter

A Stettler man was sentenced to four years in prison for manslaughter…

(Advocate file photo)
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