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End of an epoch as century-old I-XL Pressed Brick plant in Redcliff demolished

Posted on November 23, 2016

By Tim Kalinowski Redcliff lost another piece of its industrial history as the I-XL pressed brick plant was demolished in the community on Wednesday. The… Read More »

Canadian children need to ramp up their activity levels

Posted on November 22, 2016

Ramp up the activity level Most of us enjoy a little recreational screen time now and then, whether it be television, computer or smartphone. But… Read More »

Redcliff council briefs

Posted on November 22, 2016

By Tim Kalinowski Alberta Lottery Fund habitually overlooks Redcliff Council received a list of communities who have received funds from the Alberta Lottery Fund and,… Read More »

Local farmer’s yard and land to be ploughed under by Hwy. 3 twinning

Posted on November 22, 2016

By Tim Kalinowski Since the late 1950s Brenda Fischer has lived on her family’s land just outside of Seven Persons. She went away for a… Read More »

Bateman nominated for Women in Business award

Posted on November 22, 2016

By Jamie Rieger Former Bow Island resident, Deb Bateman was in Toronto over the weekend after being nominated for the Woman of the Year at… Read More »

Redcliff renters on hook for tenants’ overdue bills

Posted on November 22, 2016

By Tim Kalinowski Redcliff council passed first reading for a new collections bylaw which would change the way utilities are charged in the community. Under… Read More »

Brown earns prestigious R.W. Hay award

Posted on November 22, 2016

By Jamie Rieger County of Forty Mile administrator, Dale Brown was taken by surprise when he learned at the recent AAMDC convention in Edmonton he… Read More »

SGS teams win Zones ahead of hosting provincials

Posted on November 22, 2016

By Jamie Rieger The Senator Gershaw 1A volleyball teams are setting the tone for this weekend's provincial championship tournament with both girls' and boys squads… Read More »

A life worth living: Elizabeth Mack takes on society’s notions about chronic pain and suffering

Posted on November 22, 2016

By Tim Kalinowski Chronic suffering does not mean a person cannot have a valuable and rewarding existence, says 26 year-old Elizabeth Mack of Redcliff. “With… Read More »

Trudeau will have to play a cautious game with Trump

Posted on November 15, 2016

Well, the unlikely, improbable and (what some thought) impossible happened. President-elect Donald Trump. It has a ring to it; whether it is the purifying ring… Read More »

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