Ryley senior donates “unsightly property” money: Village holds position, but trying to organize volunteers to help seniors in need

Ryley senior donates “unsightly property” money: Village holds position, but trying to organize volunteers to help seniors in need

In 2016 Ryley Senior William Yarmovich was given notices that his property was unsightly in Ryley. Under its bylaw structure, with no response, the senior’s yard was cleaned up by a town crew and he was sent the bill.

Isolation by Increased Communication – Opinion page plus multiple letters to the Editor

Isolation by Increased Communication – Opinion page plus multiple letters to the Editor

It was quite interesting to find out that enumerators are often getting the silent treatment when they go door to door trying to find out census numbers these days. They report that people more so than ever, don’t answer their doors. But when I think about it, should I be all that surprised?

Poor public support sinks Tofield census effort: Town has to stick with possibly flawed federal numbers now, costing taxpayers

Poor public support sinks Tofield census effort: Town has to stick with possibly flawed federal numbers now, costing taxpayers

Betting on a low federal census result and hoping its own municipal census would return better and more accurate numbers, Tofield Town Council received lethargic participation from its residents and it ended in a waste of money and even lower numbers.

Battle River decides to terminate ties with Cornerstone Christian Academy – Bible verse controversy unresolved

Battle River decides to terminate ties with Cornerstone Christian Academy – Bible verse controversy unresolved

Battle River School Division Board voted in favour of ending their relationship with Cornerstone Christian Academy at a special meeting on June 29.

The BRSD board stated it “hopes to reset” the relationship sometime in the future.

However, controversy over the school’s use of certain Biblical verses

Tofield RCMP report arrests in Holden for outstanding warrants

Tofield RCMP report arrests in Holden for outstanding warrants

During the past week Tofield RCMP responded to 37 calls for service.  Included were two false alarms, four motor vehicle collisions and a 911 hangup. 

On June 27, 2017 Tofield RCMP were called to a disturbance in Holden.

The occupant of a vehicle was following a younger female and