Opinion: Supreme Court ruling on child sexual abuse material condemned
A column condemns the Supreme Court of Canada’s Oct. 31 ruling that struck down a one year mandatory minimum for child sexual abuse material possession. It calls for tougher laws and use of the Notwithstanding Clause, arguing courts are failing victims.
Looking ahead at a new Community Art Hub
CNP Allied Arts Association will host a community visioning workshop on Nov. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. as it plans a new community art hub after Alberta Transportation purchased the gallery building for Highway 3 widening. The gallery remains open in Frank with a Nov. 8 exhibit launch.
Couple donates $21,000 lift to hospital
A local couple donated a Sara Plus patient lift to the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre to support safer sit to stand transfers. Troy and Carmen Linderman gifted the near new Arjo unit after her 46 day stay, working with the Health Foundation and staff to place it where it will be used most.
Province moves to overhaul Water Act
Alberta unveiled Bill 7 to modernize water law and ease sharing and transfers. Treaty 6, 7 and 8 chiefs opposed the plan, warning it risks treaty rights and northern rivers. The bill adds a quicker path for lower risk transfers and new measurement rules, with consultations to follow.
New council sets tone for term
Council set the 2026 schedule, filled committees and named convention delegates as Mayor Pat Rypien called for respectful, accountable leadership. Council reviewed major projects and weighed joining the Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade.
Front-row seats and a Jets win to remember
At the Saddledome, Rasmus Andersson scored then stared, staff handed out a T-shirt, the Flames posted a mascot photo on X, and a flying puck soaked fans in iced tea. Jets won 2 to 1.