Strong Alberta
A strong Calgary Stampede is a sign of a strong Alberta, and early numbers suggest this year’s Stampede could be the biggest and the best ever. Over the first couple… Read More »
Siksika Nation Fair Powwow hosted at Memorial Arbour
The Siksika Nation Fair Powwow was hosted at the Memorial Arbour, June 27-30, attracting both competitors and fans from across North America to participate in the festivities. “We started planning… Read More »
Art in the Rosebud valley
A former student of Rosebud School of the Arts and YouTuber Rebbekah Ogden launched her latest collaboration of art at the Akokiniskway Art Gallery in Rosebud on June 29. Ogden,… Read More »
New faces at the Rosebud Chamber Music Festival
The stage is set in the beautiful valley for the annual Rosebud Chamber Music Festival July 3-7. This year’s lineup features talented musicians from Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto – who… Read More »
County debates lodge letter
Wheatland County council debated whether to approve a letter of support presented by Coun. Glenn Koester for the Wheatland Housing Management Body’s (WHMB) proposed new Wheatland Lodge. The debate took… Read More »
Members of Siksika Nation’s Police Commission officially announced and sworn in
A ceremony at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, June 25, saw the members of Siksika Nation’s Police Commission officially announced and sworn in. According to a release, the swearing in ceremony… Read More »
Siksika Nation, Government of Alberta announce recovery facility groundbreaking
The Government of Alberta and Siksika Nation announced June 28 the groundbreaking of a new 76-bed recovery community facility under construction in Siksika Nation. This project is part of the… Read More »
Alberta has fiscal responsibility
Last week, our government released Alberta’s 2023-24 year-end financial results. I’m pleased to report that, thanks to our new fiscal framework, Alberta is on strong fiscal footing. Here are some… Read More »
County approves land use for pet cremation services
Wheatland County council passed third reading for bylaw 2024-14, being a land use redesignation from agriculture general to direct control district, during the June 18 regular meeting. The bylaw received… Read More »
Siksika Nation hosts 20th annual Run As One Music Festival
The Run As One Music Festival, hosted by Siksika Health Services, took place June 28, hosted at the Siksika Memorial Arbour. Richard Running Rabbit, who spoke on behalf of the… Read More »
Fun Runners to host annual Show and Shine
The Strathmore Fun Runners are hosting their annual Show and Shine, July 19-20, in downtown and Kinsmen Park respectively. “On Friday night, we have a meet and greet kind of… Read More »