Last elevator goes down in Alliance
As another prairie sentinel came down in Alliance, many watched in sadness. The elevator was torn down last week between Tuesday and Thursday, with a minimum of fuss, just a lot of debris to clean up.
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In case you missed it: Joan Zacharuk elected new councillor in Alliance
On Monday, September 21, the Village of Alliance held a by-election for the empty position of councillor within the village.
Alliance hosts candidate forum for open councillor seat
Though two nominations were received for the open councillor position in Alliance, only one candidate turned up for the public forum on Friday, Sept. 11.
Country Roots Tour to showcase Flagstaff museums and agriculture
Inspired by the success of last year’s one-day, County-wide Museum Tour, and by Alberta Agriculture’s Open Farm Days, Flagstaff Business Economic Development and Ag. Services departments have partnered for a Country Roots Tour on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Terry and Donna Howe: celebrating two lifetimes of building community
Terry and Donna Howe of Alliance are being recognized by the Battle River Community Foundation as “community builders,” people who dedicate their time and energy to helping local communities thrive. The couple will be the guests of honour at a tribute evening taking place in Alliance on May 29. All proceeds from the dinner will…
A Day at the Gallery in Alliance showcases local artists
An impressive array of artists and mediums were on display Saturday, Nov. 9 in Alliance at ‘A Day at the Gallery.’
Residents ride the Battle River Rail line to Heisler’s sausage supper
The Friends of the Battle River Railway (FBRR) and local residents rode the packed passenger train from Alliance to Heisler to take part in their annual Sausage Supper on Sunday, Oct. 27.
Local producers and pet owners should be aware of toxic plant
2013’s wet spring replenished many local sloughs, but has also allowed an unwelcome visitor to flourish, Western Water Hemlock.
Newspapers are alive and well in Canada
Newspapers are alive and well in Canada. Eight in 10 Canadians have read a newspaper in the last week in print or on a newspaper site. And each day, more than half of Canadians read.