Northback Holdings updated Crowsnest Pass council on its regulatory process, water licence application and proposed approach to water management for the Grassy Mountain project.

A Crowsnest Pass native is helping bring grassroots pony competitors and national level opportunities together at the second annual Western Canadian Pony Classic this summer.

Crowsnest Pass council held off on sending an advocacy letter about West Fraser’s proposed Mount Tecumseh logging plan and will wait for the company to present to council in July.

Elk Valley Resources mine rescue and first aid teams earned top finishes at the 68th annual B.C. Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition, with Line Creek Operations placing first overall in both the Surface Mine Rescue and Three Person First Aid categories.

he movement behind the movement

The Save Our Slopes rally got me thinking.

Not about coal.

Not about water.

Not even about whether Grassy Mountain should proceed.

What got me thinking was the size of the movement behind the movement.

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.

On Sunday, I attended the Celebration of Life for Madison Harrison, daughter of Vern and Teri Harrison and sister to her brother Austin.

I have known the Harrison family for years. Our babies practically grew up together. I can still remember going to Indoor Playground with Teri when our kids were little, chasing toddlers around while trying to have conversations between juice boxes, toys and snack breaks. Time has a way of slipping by quietly, and suddenly those babies are adults.

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.

There are many churches of various denominations in Ukraine. The architectural grandeur of the buildings and their antiquity always evoke admiration and a desire to pray for the health of loved ones, friends, and for peace in our land.

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.