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.

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.