The Crowsnest Pass Health Centre continues to play a key role in rural health care by providing local access to emergency, acute and ambulatory care while connecting residents to specialized services in larger centres.

Concerns over a proposed harvest plan on Mount Tecumseh continued to grow as residents and recreation users raised questions about potential impacts to trails, snow retention, runoff and the long term value of the area to the Crowsnest Pass.

Crowsnest Pass was heading into summer with a stronger water supply outlook than in recent years, according to Alberta’s latest provincial forecast.

The Crowsnest Pride Society is working to make sure 2SLGBTQIA+ residents and allies know they are welcome in the Crowsnest Pass.

David McIntyre asked Crowsnest Pass council May 5 to take a broader view of the community’s future, saying its long term value lies in its landscape, water, history and quality of life.

A successful court challenge from First Nations and an ongoing privacy investigation have placed Alberta’s separation petition under renewed scrutiny.

West Fraser says its proposed Mount Tecumseh Harvest Plan would cover 474 hectares and is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the company stating the work is part of a broader approach to sustainable forest management and wildfire risk reduction near communities.

Crowsnest Pass council directed administration May 5 to prepare a statement saying harassment, insults and online abuse will not be tolerated.

I was walking along the Peace Bridge in Calgary this week when I ran into something that perfectly sums up the disconnect between urban activism and rural reality in Alberta.

A representative of Lodgepole Mobile Home Park asked Sparwood council to consider allowing an alternate garbage collection system for the park during the May 5 regular council meeting.

Sparwood council adopted its 2026 to 2030 financial plan and 2026 tax rate bylaw during its May 5 regular meeting, marking the final step in the municipality’s annual budget process.

A Sparwood Secondary School student brought a roadside safety project to Sparwood council during the May 5 regular meeting.

Councillors discussed moving away from open mic style meetings toward table based public conversations and Bylaw 1266 passed second and third readings after no public submissions were received.

Mother’s Day is a special holiday. On this day, with love and affection, we congratulate our dear mothers, with whom we will always feel like children. On this day, I always remember the warmth of my mother’s hands, her smile, and my soul becomes happier and brighter.

In late April, Elections Alberta confirmed the unauthorized use of Alberta’s List of Electors by the Centurion Group Ltd., triggering what officials described as an extremely serious situation affecting millions of Albertans. The list contains the personal information of approximately 2.9 million voters. According to Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure, Albertans have responded with fear and anxiety, particularly those in vulnerable situations, including domestic violence survivors, law enforcement personnel and members of marginalized communities.

Crowsnest Pass council approved the municipality’s updated Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw after reviewing utility rates, development penalties, safety code levies and public access to council meeting recordings.

Crowsnest Pass council approved a multimillion-dollar water infrastructure project for Bellevue after hearing the work is needed to reduce the risk of a major service disruption and improve fire flow in the community.

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass received a clean audit opinion for its 2025 financial statements, with the auditor telling council the municipality remains in a strong financial position.

Crowsnest Pass council voted to increase the municipality’s Seniors Property Tax Rebate Program from $325 to $500.

The Sparwood Trail System is continuing to grow in 2026, with new trail construction planned in the Sparwood Ridge area and volunteer maintenance work set to begin in May.