Sparwood council advanced a zoning amendment Tuesday night that would legalize limited agriculture along Michelle Creek Road, following a short public hearing and a staff presentation outlining the proposed changes.

Our families are very important in the lives of each of us. After all, family is like links in a single chain and all chains are inextricably linked.  Each chain can be strong and impervious to any impact or damage, or it can be fragile, and then others can fill the missing links with their support and love. Never  underestimate the role of each family in society. Our traditions and habits, our skills, and everything our family gives us—we fill our lives and the lives of those around us with them. 

Sparwood’s Recreation Facility Advisory Committee heard updated cost estimates for three double gym concepts on Feb. 19, then agreed the next step should include renewed public engagement before the committee recommends a direction to council.

Grade 12 students from Sparwood Secondary School presented capstone projects to Sparwood council Tuesday night, calling for stronger youth representation in local decision making, better support for coaches and improved access to training spaces.

Aiden’s car broke down in Red Deer and the familiar helplessness hit fast, even from five hours away. What followed was a quiet lesson in family, as his brother drove to pick him up without a second thought.

Crowsnest Pass council deferred a proposed media policy after councillors said they lacked time to review it. The Pass Herald argues council can set internal rules but cannot regulate independent media.