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Map showing approximate location of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Courtesy/Earthquakes Canada)

Breaking News

7.0-magnitude earthquake felt in western Yukon: Earthquakes Canada

Earthquake occurred about 248 kilometres west of Whitehorse, Earthquakes Canada reports

Stage and graphic showing 12 tournament groupings during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw event Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. (Screenshot/fifa.com)

Regional News

Canada to play Switzerland, Qatar in Vancouver as World Cup groups revealed

7 matches to be played in B.C. during FIFA World Cup 2026, 4th team in Canada’s group to…

The Bashaw Thrift Store is conveniently located on 50 St. (Google Maps image)

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Bashaw Thrift Store gives $20k back into the community

The non-profit store benefits Bashaw in several ways

A record 230 competitors will take part in North American Cup #2, Western Series #2, and Odlum Brown BC Cup #1 biathlon events at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre Dec. 5-7. (Vanessa Garrison Photo)

Regional News

Record turnout set for biathlon event in B.C.

More than 200 athletes converge on Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre to ski and shoot

The Santas Anonymous Angel Tree at the Bashaw and District Resource Centre office went up on Nov. 12. (Facebook photo)

Community

Be someone’s angel this Christmas

Deadline to apply for Bashaw’s Santas Anonymous is Dec. 5

Kids hit the dance floor during the Sugar Plum Christmas Ball. (File photo)

Community

Bashaw’s Sugar Plum Christmas Ball coming this Saturday

Bring a little holiday magic to local kids

Clearview Public Schools trustee John Schofer asks a question during the Alberta School Boards Association Fall General Meeting on Nov. 17. (Contributed photo)

News

Clearview calls on minister to address sustainability of rural schools

Clearview says 40–45% funding drop puts community-based schools at risk

Dancers from JD’s Academy of Dance perform a number prior to the Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 28. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

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Hundreds gather as Main Street Christmas Tree lights up Stettler

Mayor, Citizens of the Year help kick off the holiday season during Moonlight Madness celebration.

Castor and Coronation hospitals are ending cross coverage, and the alternating on-call program, beginning in 2026. (Black Press file photo)

News

Castor residents gain predictable weekend hospital coverage as cross-coverage ends

Change ends alternating on-call schedule with Coronation Hospital and Care Centre

Krystal Stoutenberg has been presented with an award by the Universal Women’s Network. (Photo submitted)

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Local financial advisor recognized for excellence in leadership and client service

Award highlights her impact on clients, colleagues, and the financial community