New Travelling Exhibit at the Art Gallery
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) has been supporting a provincial travelling exhibit program (TREX) for over 45 years now. It provides every Albertan with the opportunity to enjoy visual art exhibitions in their community.
Next generation of journalists inspired at SAIT panel
On Monday evening I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion with fourth year journalism students at SAIT, many of whom are about to graduate and step into the workforce. The event, titled Next Steps: Moving from School to the Workplace, brought together students who are preparing to begin their final practicum placements and thinking seriously about where their careers might lead.
Fire and Ice set to bring communities together for STARS
Crowsnest Pass Fire Rescue is bringing a successful cross border fundraiser home this weekend, with the Fire and Ice Charity Classic set for March 14 at the Coleman Sports Complex in support of STARS.
Blue bins to roll out in Sparwood ahead of April recycling launch
Sparwood residents will start receiving their new curbside recycling bins next week, with the community wide programme set to officially begin the week of April 6.
Sparwood applies for $400K FireSmart grant
Sparwood council has authorised an application for $400,000 in Community Resiliency Investment funding to support the community’s 2026 to 2027 FireSmart program.
Sparwood backs draft budget with 9.75 per cent tax hike
Sparwood council accepted the district’s 2026 to 2030 draft financial plan on March 3 and approved the capital plan for spending, keeping in place a proposed 9.75 per cent municipal tax increase excluding the mine tax pool.
Sparwood leases land to EVR for temporary parking
Sparwood council has approved a six-month lease allowing Elk Valley Resources to use part of 2600 Middletown Place for temporary parking as staff continue settling into the company’s new building.