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The Nanton RCMP’s detachment commander is leaving this summer for a new post in High River. Cpl. Tom Nairn, who has spent two and a half years as detachment commander, said Thursday said he’s unsure exactly when his last day at the detachment will be. “I’d like to think I brought the detachment closer to […]
2024-05-09 11:04
2024-05-08 05:21
Two Calgary residents died in a motor vehicle collision Tuesday evening in the Municipal District (MD) of Ranchland. Claresholm and Nanton RCMP were dispatched Tuesday at about 6 p.m. to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 22, approximately five kilometres north of Highway 520. A southbound vehicle might have crossed the centre line, colliding […]
2024-05-01 08:34
Authors Lorrie Morales, Linda Rakos and Laurie Carmichael from the Foothills Writers Group are joining Becky Scott at her independent bookstore, Nanton’s Tap Town Books, on May 3 for an evening of author readings and book signings. If you need information on caring for an aging parent, then stop by to discuss Lorrie Morale’s book, We Can […]
2024-04-24 06:15
An author reading and book signing scheduled for this Friday has now been rescheduled until June. Authors Lorrie Morales, Linda Rakos and Laurie Carmichael from the Foothills Writers Group were to join Becky Scott at her independent bookstore, Nanton’s Tap Town Books, on Friday for an evening of author readings and book signings. However, due to […]
2024-04-24 06:15
An author reading and book signing scheduled for this Friday has now been cancelled, and the event is now scheduled to take place in June. Authors Lorrie Morales, Linda Rakos and Laurie Carmichael from the Foothills Writers Group were to join Becky Scott at her independent bookstore, Nanton’s Tap Town Books, on Friday for an evening […]
2024-04-24 06:15
Nanton RCMP want to help secure your residential and seasonal properties from break-and-enter crime this summer. As weather warms and seasonal travel picks up, it is important to be proactive in securing vacant properties against crime when you are away. Below are seven steps to secure your properties: Avoid mentioning your travel plans on social […]
2024-04-24 05:50
As a result of the biggest changes to happen in Alberta high-school football in 25 years, the Willow Creek Cobras of Claresholm are looking to expand the reach of the team by inviting eligible high-school students from schools in the region to play football at Willow Creek Composite High School (WCCHS) in 2024. Students from […]
2024-04-22 10:40
A wrap-up singer-songwriter concert for the Mosquito Creek Music season takes place May 4 at the Nanton Community Memorial Centre. The concert, which features Terry Morrison, Emily Triggs, Carter Felker and Greg Herman, starts at 8 p.m. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which cost $25 each in advance or $30 at the door, […]
2024-04-19 10:52
Nanton RCMP arrested and charged a woman after responding Thursday to a drug use complaint at a local business. Police found two female suspects at the unnamed business, and one woman was found to have outstanding arrests and was arrested. “Upon arrest the female was found to be in possession of 20 grams of fentanyl […]
2024-04-19 09:40
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Today, I made coffee, showered, used the toilet, watered house plants and newly started seedlings, drank several glasses of water, did the laundry, used water to prepare meals, washed the dishes and made sure the livestock had water. Everyday uses. And then there’s running through the sprinkler on a hot summer day or skating on […]
2024-04-08 05:53
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The Chinook Water Shed Crew (CWC) is hosting a “Drought Preparedness and Mitigation Forum” on Monday, April 15 at the Claresholm Community Centre. The non-partisan, inclusive, community group promotes science-based information to stimulate informed and respectful discussion on current issues. The purpose of this event is to create greater awareness for drought preparedness and mitigation […]
2024-03-19 10:00
Featuring keynote speakers and a health and wellness fair, the upcoming Rural Mental Wellness Day aims to raise awareness of available supports and programs. “We know that there can be confusion about what services are available and how to access them,” said Wendy Kennelly, the High River District Health Care Foundation’s executive director. “Our goal is […]
2024-03-07 17:00
2024-03-05 17:00
The Nanton Community Broadcasting Association (NCBA) announced recently its radio station’s new name and brand: “The Hub – where Nanton comes together.” The association’s board is also changing its website to nantonradio.ca from euroradio.ca In a news release, the NCBA says it actively engages in various essential activities to serve its community. One of its […]
2024-03-03 17:00
Nanton RCMP are inviting residents and business representatives from Nanton, the municipal districts of Willow Creek and Ranchland, and Parkland to a town hall meeting next month. The meeting is scheduled to take place March 11, starting at 6 p.m., at the Kosy Korner, 2211 20 St. in Nanton. The RCMP will provide an update […]
2024-02-26 17:00
The Rocky Mountain Raiders U13AA brought home hardware from the Alberta Winter Games last weekend in Grande Prairie. With no goals in regular play, the bronze-medal game went into overtime, but that still did not decide the contest. A single goal in the shootout determined the winner in favour of the Okotoks-based Raiders, a team […]
2024-02-19 17:00
Roughly 70 community members, parents, students and staff viewed design drawings for the proposed new Nanton schools during a Feb. 8 public engagement session. The drawings, created by GGA-Architecture, were on display for the proposed new elementary school and modernized high school. Participants provided feedback, which focused on parking lot and traffic safety, storage, learning […]
2024-02-15 17:00
A live auction sale for the Carol Allsop estate takes place this Sunday, Feb. 18 in Nanton. The sale will feature household items, as well as collectibles, vehicles and more, and starts at 10 a.m. at the Nanton Community Memorial Centre, 2204 18 St. Visit lalondeauction.com for the listing and photos. The sale is being […]
2024-02-14 17:00
Nanton RCMP are reminding residents of actions they can take to prevent the theft of their vehicles and possessions inside vehicles. RCMP have the following tips: Always keep your doors locked when you are not in the vehicle, especially if it is running. Never leave your keys in your vehicle. Be sure to remove all […]
2024-02-12 17:00
Northback Holdings Corporation has made a major donation to the Livingstone Range School’s nutrition program. Australian-based Northback, which has proposed a steel-making coal mine at Grassy Mountain in the Crowsnest Pass, has committed $75,000 per year for the “next several years” to expand the local school division’s nutrition program, which provides healthy foods for students. […]
2024-02-08 17:00
After a shootout win, the Rocky Mountain Raiders U13AA team is off to the Alberta Winter Games. The Okotoks-based Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL) team qualified after winning the second game in a three-game series against the Airdrie Lighting. The game went into overtime and then a shootout. The 17-member roster of 11- to 13-year-old […]
2024-02-05 17:00
The Livingstone Range School Division says its international student program continues to grow due to the “safe, welcoming environment” of the rural communities with the division’s boundaries. In the current school year, 78 international students are registered in Livingstone Range schools, up from 62 students in the 2021-2022 school year and 64 in 2022-2023. In […]
2024-02-01 17:00
The Nanton Schools Advisory Committee hosts a public engagement session on Thursday, Feb. 8, when the public will be able to view proposed designs of Nanton’s new elementary and junior/senior high schools. The committee, which consists of Livingstone Range School Division (LRSD) staff and trustees, Nanton council members, and Municipal District of Willow Creek and […]
2024-02-01 17:00
The packages were wrapped in numerous amounts of tape and assumed to be potential incendiary devices
2024-01-09 17:00
As the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall, the Alberta RCMP will once again be partnering with law enforcement partners across the province for Operation Cold Start. Operation Cold Start is designed to work with the public to reduce the theft of idling vehicles during the winter months. “Warming up your vehicle briefly […]
2024-01-08 17:00
2024-01-02 17:00
Three Stavely groups received grant funding recently from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. The foundation announced its recipients Dec. 1 following a fall call for applications for its grant programs. The Stavely and District Agriculture Society received $15,000 to purchase a new set of bleachers, replacing old and unsafe ones, the Stavely […]
2023-12-20 17:00
Livingstone Range School Division’s board continues to explore the option of a 4-day school week. Superintendent Darryl Seguin presented information to the board Dec. 18 on the matter. In November 2020, March 2021 and October 2022, stakeholders provided feedback around school year calendars, including a modified school week. Trustees have been actively gathering information on […]
2023-12-20 17:00
The Nanton School Enhancement Committee has proposed to raise funds for an expanded learning commons space in the new elementary school to be built in Nanton. The Livingstone Range School Division’s board approved the proposed partnership on Dec. 18. Comprised of dedicated community supporters, the Nanton School Enhancement Committee has the support of other community […]
2023-12-20 17:00
This holiday season Nanton RCMP partnered with Students against Drunk Driving (SADD), A.B. Daley Community School and the local liquor stores in Nanton to participate in the annual liquor bag campaign. Nanton RCMP brought paper bags to A.B. Daley were students drew anti drinking and driving pictures and slogans on the paper bags supplied by […]
2023-12-14 17:00
Nanton RCMP are investigating a Friday house fire as a suspicious incident. On Nov. 24 at 9:30 p.m., Nanton RCMP responded to a house fire on 21 Street, between 21 and 22 avenues. The Nanton Fire Department, EMS and RCMP arrived on scene shortly after the call, and the fire was quickly extinguished, said police. […]
2023-11-29 17:00
2023-11-23 17:00
Livingstone Range School Division trustee Brad Toone has been elected to the role of Chair of the Rural Caucus of Alberta School Boards. He has been serving as vice-chair since the fall of 2021. The Rural Caucus of Alberta School Boards represents more than 40 rural school boards and addresses complex issues raised by its […]
2023-11-23 17:00
The High River District Health Care Foundation’s dinner and auction last month in Nanton raised $202,500, far surpassing the organization’s fundraising goal and previous amounts raised. “The community of Nanton and the Bomber Command Museum were amazing hosts for this year’s event,” said Wendy Kennelly, the foundation’s executive director. “The museum offers a unique experience […]
2023-11-21 17:00
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The Nanton Legion is hosting a Remembrance Day ceremony this Saturday. The ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. at the cenotaph in Centennial Park, and the public is welcome to attend. The event is also being livestreamed on Facebook. Last month, the Nanton Legion, Ladies’ Auxiliary and J.T. Foster students team up to place 230 poppies […]
2023-11-07 17:00
The Nanton RCMP said Wednesday they want to bring awareness about violence within relationships. Violence can occur in relationships of intimacy, kinship, dependency or trust, said police. It can range from physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect. It can affect anyone and include any family relationship, said RCMP. Intimate partner violence […]
2023-11-07 17:00
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2023-11-02 11:34
Livingstone Range trustees have elected Lori Hodges as the school board’s chair and Lacey Poytress as the vice-chair. They will serve a two-year term. “We look forward to continuing the work of this passionate and committed Board,” says Hodges. “As trustees, we are dedicated to public education and to making decisions in the best interest […]
2023-11-02 10:55
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Nine students in the Livingstone Range School Division recently had their orientation to the Granum Fire Academy program. The academy ran two years ago with successful graduates from Pincher Creek, Nanton and Claresholm. This year, students are coming from Fort Macloed, Claresholm and Lundbreck. Upon completion of the academy, students are prepared to write provincial […]
2023-10-19 10:38
2023-10-19 09:56
For the past 30 years the High River District Health Care Foundation has presented the Clifford and Louise Lougheed Award in recognition of the outstanding contributions by an individual or organization in support of the Foundation and health care in our communities. This past Saturday, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Foundation’s Dinner […]
2023-10-18 10:21
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2023-10-06 08:47
The Livingstone Range school board was challenged last week to stop bullying in schools. Claresholm resident Mark Dyrholm appeared as a delegation at the Sept. 25 school board meeting to urge trustees to act. “This is a friendly, but challenging, shake the box presentation,” said Dyrholm said. Dyrholm told trustees he graduated from Willow Creek […]
2023-10-06 08:03
Kathy Charchun has been elected as the new Ward 1 trustee following Wednesday’s byelection. Ward 1 includes schools in Nanton, Stavely, Claresholm and Granum. Unofficially, Charchun received 155 votes, 42 more than Greg Graves. Three other candidates ran in the byelection: Cindy Pineo, who received 90 votes, Cody Lausher, who received 66 votes, and Joshua […]
2023-10-05 09:46
Nanton RCMP have received multiple calls lately regarding a phone scam in which the victim pretends to be a STARS lottery representative. The scam involves people being told they have won a significant amount of money, but to claim it the scammer advises potential victims to purchase a VISA gift card worth several hundred dollars […]
2023-10-05 09:16
Nanton RCMP want to remind the public that as of Sept. 1 Alberta’s rules have changed regarding passing emergency vehicles and roadside workers stopped working on the highway under the Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation. Under the changes, motorists are to: move over and leave one lane of space, if possible, […]
2023-10-03 09:48
A team using a tugboat and divers spent three weeks this summer recovering parts at the bottom of the Baltic Sea
2023-09-29 09:02
After having to withdraw from the Ranchland Hockey League last season, the Nanton Palominos senior men’s team is trying to connect again with the community in the buildup to the new season. The Palominos were forced to discontinue playing games last season due to a lack of players. “We’ve just had a massive emphasis initially […]
2023-09-22 09:51
Once again, the government’s own budget watchdog has confirmed what Canadians already know and experience daily – that (Prime Minister Justin) Trudeau’s expensive carbon tax is driving up the cost of food and hurting Canadian farmers and families. The PBO analyzed common sense Conservative Bill C-234, which would remove the federal carbon tax from on-farm […]
2023-09-22 07:32
The Livingstone Range School Division announced earlier this week that Griffin Contini has been named PEAKS Campus facilitator. In this role, Griffin will work with community partners to build one-of-a-kind programs at PEAKS Campus, located about six kilometres west of Coleman in the Crowsnest Pass, and with the division’s place-based educator supervisors. The acronym PEAKS stands […]
2023-09-21 04:25
To submit a free event to the Nanton News community calendar, email stipper@postmedia.com. Please provide specific dates and times. Two concerts on Sunday Winter (Dave) Wilson performs at a house concert, hosted by musician Terry Morrison, on Sunday, Sept. 24. Music is set to start at 2:30 pm, with the doors opening at 2 p.m. […]
2023-09-20 10:01
Richardson ground squirrels — commonly called gophers — have been a source of irritation for some Nanton homeowners this summer. And that has prompted Nanton’s council to address the issue, through adopting a policy to formally address the municipality’s approach to controlling the population. “We live in rural Alberta — the reality is we can […]
2023-09-20 08:56
When hundreds of public health and safety officials gather in Edmonton this week for the Safety in Our Cities conference, they will discuss what role legal pressure can play in changing addicted people’s behaviour. As the conferees will learn, the international evidence is clear: compassionate intervention can work. An excellent example comes from U.S. states […]
2023-09-18 06:02
To submit a free event to the Nanton News community calendar, email stipper@postmedia.com. Please provide specific dates and times. Chamber Meet and Greet The Nanton and District Chamber of Commerce’s next Meet and Greet takes place on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 5-7 p.m. at Blended Boutique (The Promenade on Main Street). Refreshments will be provided, […]
2023-09-13 09:31
Our mission is to serve veterans, including serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our communities and our country. With close to 250,000 members in 1,350 branches, The Royal Canadian Legion reaches across our vast country and abroad and connects us to our past, our present and our […]
2023-09-13 07:36
Making massive changes to his Cabinet is simply an attempt by Justin Trudeau to patch holes in his leaky, sinking ship. Many of these patches are recycled, tired, worn-out ministers who are out of touch with everyday Canadians struggling with the Liberal-made cost-of-living crisis. For example, Lawrence MacAulay is back as Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, […]
2023-09-12 05:03
There’s still “some life” left in Nanton’s aging outdoor swimming pool at the Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre (THRC), says a representative of a company hired to complete an assessment of the pool. But the municipality does need to invest some money into maintaining the pool, said Lawrence McSorley of Stephenson Engineering. McSorley gave a presentation via […]
2023-09-11 08:17
Four of the six youth charged last year in a bullying incident at J.T. Foster High School have pled guilty and have received sentences, Nanton RCMP said in an update this week. Four of the teenagers who were charged received either a peace bond, conditional discharge or community service through the courts, said Nanton RCMP. […]
2023-09-08 08:19
A mobile environmental science lab created in partnership with Lethbridge College and Livingstone Range School Division (LRSD) was launched Thursday. Representatives from both educational institutions attended the unveiling at PEAKS Campus, LRSD’s place-based learning centre in the Crowsnest Pass. “This lab will used by grade 7 to 12 students all across our division in a […]
2023-09-08 05:06
Crime has decreased significantly locally this year, the Nanton RCMP detachment commander told Nanton’s council on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Cpl. Tom Nairn spoke with council that evening about the quarterly Nanton RCMP statistics and results for the first quarter of the RCMP’s current fiscal year. Nairn reported that the total criminal code crime rate was […]
2023-09-07 04:20
Nanton’s council approved Sept. 5 the potential permanent closure of the Town of Nanton yard waste/compost/branch recycling facility as of Oct. 31, 2023. Council’s motion also states that re-opening would only be contingent on council’s direction upon: further research into alternate solutions for management of the facility; research and consideration of inclusion of green bins […]
2023-09-06 10:58
The Nanton Farmers’ Market takes place on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the United Church parking lot, 2121 21 St. The last market is on Oct. 1. The Nanton and District Chamber of Commerce’s next Meet and Greet takes place on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 5-7 p.m. at Blended Boutique (The Promenade […]
2023-09-06 09:44
The Alberta government will not act on a request by the Willow Creek and Pincher Creek municipal districts and the Crowsnest Pass municipality to re-open a watercraft inspection station on Highway 3. At its Aug. 23 meeting, MD council reviewed a letter from Rebecca Schulz, minister of environment and protected areas. “Environment and Protected Areas […]
2023-09-05 09:55
There’s a new leadership team at J.T. Foster for the 2023-2024 school year. Jason MacDonald, previously the school’s assistant principal, is the new principal of Nanton’s junior and senior high school, taking over the role from Roger Doucet. And Jillian Spencer is the school’s new assistant principal, having previously taught grades 1 and 2 students […]
2023-09-01 07:07
The Nanton Schools Advisory Committee is exploring partnerships to relocate students from A.B. Daley Community School while a proposed new elementary school is being built. The Livingstone Range School Division (LRSD) received approval in the Alberta government’s spring 2023 budget for design funding for a new elementary school building and modernization of the current A.B. […]
2023-08-30 07:40
Congratulations to our wonderful volunteer, Chelan Barnes, for being a 2023 recipient of an Alberta Blue Cross Wellbeing Grant award. In recognition of Blue Cross’s 75th anniversary, Chelan was one of 75 volunteers chosen from across Alberta to be recognized for their contributions to promoting community wellbeing. Ideal nominees were to be individuals who […]
2023-08-29 04:29
The Nanton Quality of Life Foundation (NQLF) has received an economic recovery grant through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF). The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta and the United Way of Lethbridge and South Western Alberta announced Aug. 24 over $1 million in funding was been provided through the CSRF […]
2023-08-28 09:17
Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day about increasing awareness, building knowledge and sparking conversations about suicide. Suicide affects people from all ages, genders, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic groups, and it has emotional, financial and psychological effects on individuals, families and communities. You can help prevent suicide. One of the major ways to […]
2023-08-28 06:37
The Bomber Command Museum of Canada hosts its annual Bikes and Bombers event Saturday. The event features a Lancaster Merlin engine run, scheduled for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and a Bristol Hercules engine run, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. People can also tour the cockpit of the museum’s Lancaster bomber, and there will be also […]
2023-08-25 06:24
If you have ever dialed 911 by accident, you are not alone. Foothills 911 estimates that nearly 47 per cent of the emergency calls they receive in a day are accidental. While it may be an innocent mistake, the impact of accidental calls can be harmful, and Foothills 911 is asking for the public’s help […]
2023-08-24 07:07
Nanton’s council has decided to formally pursue a treated water supply via a pipeline from High River within the next four to eight years. The pipeline would replace town’s current raw water supplies, the Mosquito Creek and Spring Line. Administration prepared a report on the issue for the Aug. 14 meeting, held in council chambers […]
2023-08-23 11:23
An electronic speed warning sign clocked a vehicle speeding through Nanton at 151 km/hr — 101 km/hr over the posted speed limit — in July. Data from the Town of Nanton’s two electronic speed warning and traffic counting signs, installed along Highway 2 northbound and southbound, was recently downloaded by the municipality’s community peace officer, […]
2023-08-22 09:23
It took eight weeks of preparation to resurrect and bring Larry MacKillop’s play, “Nanton’s Not So Hot Coal Train Robbery” back to life at the Canadian Grain Discovery Centre on Saturday, August 5. In front of a sold-out crowd, the Reader’s Theatre was a huge hit; complete with costumes and sound effects. Mackillop was not […]
2023-08-20 13:43
There were eight chili competitors in this year’s Nanton Round Up Days Chili Cook Off on Sunday, August 6. Defending champion Deb Spence of Blackie, AB, came back to defend her title with her “Smokey Trail” recipe but it just wasn’t enough against Nantonite Kevin Beaulieu’s “Reaper of the Chili”. His station was in front […]
2023-08-20 13:33
You can bust a move and boogie down at Aspen Crossing’s 11th Annual Southern Alberta Music Festival running from Friday, August 11th evening and all day on Saturday, August 12th. Get together with friends and family and enjoy two days of Southern Alberta’s hottest live music near Mossleigh, AB. While there you can kick back […]
2023-08-10 07:34
The Nanton Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook Off will take place on Sunday, August 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. from various locations in the downtown. “This has been going on for nearly 20 years. Maizie Murray at Willow Creek Forge was the first person to start the chili cook off. She was part of […]
2023-08-03 08:26
The Town of Nanton is celebrating their 120-year-old village status at this year’s Round Up Day parade. Pioneers first settled in the Mosquito Creek community, the Nanton area, in the late 1800s and early 1900s. On June 22, 1903, a village was formed and named Nanton, after the late Sir Augustus Naunton (1869-1925). In the summer […]
2023-08-03 08:25
The Nanton Agricultural Grounds saw two days of tough competition with the Nanton Ranch Rodeo. Friday, July 21 saw a ranch horse competition in the afternoon and a Ranch Rodeo Bronc Riding in the evening. Melody Marie Andrews from Millarville, AB was the ranch horse winner and Wolter Van der Kamp from Longview, AB was […]
2023-07-27 08:32
Lorraine Hjalte of Willow Creek Studio and Boutique is passionate about promoting and bringing entrepreneurs, local businesses and creative people together and she organized a Summer Street Festival to do just that. On Saturday, July 15, a portion of 20th Street in downtown Nanton was closed from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and vendors set up […]
2023-07-27 08:31
The Nanton News is continuing its evolution with a move to digital, effective the week of Aug. 28. After this week there we be only four more print editions as we move with our readers into the digital future of news. In the coming weeks, we look forward to sharing an innovative new approach to serving the […]
2023-07-25 08:16
The Nanton Palominos senior men’s team will return to competing in the Ranchland Hockey League this fall after the Pals were shut down last fall due to a lack of players. Calgarian Joseph Day, a former semi-professional hockey player who’s originally from London, England, is the team’s new owner and general manager. Day said his […]
2023-07-14 07:41
Dave Loree, left, and Rodney Brent performed Wednesday, July 5 during the Mosquito Creek Music Nanton open mic at the Nanton Lions Campground. There’s no cost to attend the weekly music sessions, which start at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, but donations are being collected for a new playground at the campground.
2023-07-13 10:06
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The south wall of the Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre (THRC) now sports a large photograph of a group of minor ball players. The picture was installed on July 1. Nanton’s council had asked that a sports-themed photograph be installed and had set a budget of $5,000 for the project. Neil Smith, the Town’s chief administrative […]
2023-07-12 10:52
The Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre is open for the summer. The centre has hired an administrator, Cory Mack, to help the centre’s volunteer board with its fundraising, event planning and social media. Mack, a a story-telling comedian and farmer’s daughter from Saskatchewan, is also giving visitors tours of the grain elevators, from Thursday to […]
2023-07-11 10:49
Nanton RCMP are inviting Nanton and area residents to a community open house and barbecue later this month. An open house provides a way for local residents and community leaders to meet the RCMP officers who keep the community safe. During the open house, residents can get an up-close look of the patrol vehicles, talk […]
2023-07-06 09:12
The Town of Nanton released a statement last week in response to the “considerable misinformation” being circulated about proposed changes to the community bylaw. The changes would add provisions to the bylaw to address the “invasion of privacy on private property by unwanted cameras and lighting systems pointing where they should not,” reads the Town’s […]
2023-07-05 12:34
Nanton RCMP responded July 1, at 4:50 p.m., to a collision on Highway 533 involving a east-bound motor bike that had struck a deer crossing the highway. After hitting the deer, the driver of the motor bike lost control and entered the north ditch along Highway 533. Both the rider and passenger were rushed to […]
2023-07-04 11:16
Nanton’s council carries first reading of bylaw addressing ’excessive’ use of surveillance equipment
Nanton’s council has carried first reading of a proposed bylaw that addresses “excessive” use of cameras, floodlights and other equipment. Council first discussed the bylaw, which would amend the Town’s community bylaw, during its June 5 meeting, and administration brought the bylaw back June 19 with a couple of changes. Neil Smith, the Town’s chief […]
2023-06-29 09:51
J.T. Foster graduates posed for pictures outside the Bomber Command Museum of Canada on Saturday afternoon before their graduation ceremony inside the museum.
2023-06-28 11:24
Nanton’s council unanimously agreed June 19 to provide $5,000 to the local chamber to operate the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) this summer. The Town did not receive a Canada Summer Jobs grant to staff the Visitor Information Centre, located at the Town-owned MacEwan School House along the east side of Highway 2 north, with a […]
2023-06-27 10:34
Every generation seems to have a period when we wonder at the wisdom of having children during such tumultuous times. You may wonder why the title of my little spot here is “More than I know”. It’s an homage to one of the most respected commentators of our time – Paul Harvey. His regular radio […]
2023-06-23 06:14
The Livingstone Range school board has rejected a motion that administration report on vaping in schools. A motion by trustee Carla Gimber called for a report at the next regular board meeting from administration on measures in schools to combat vaping, the involvement of law enforcement when cannabis is used, and any plan to communicate […]
2023-06-22 09:21
Jesse Steele says he has found enough work to keep him busy since he became the Town of Nanton’s new community peace officer (CPO) on May 1. “There’s been enough to do and everybody’s been really welcoming,” said Steele about his time so far as the Town’s CPO. Before beginning his job in Nanton, Steele […]
2023-06-21 05:14
Nanton’s new public washrooms along Highway 2 north, by the Visitor Information Centre, were tagged with graffiti last week, between the night of Tuesday, June 6 and the morning of Wednesday, June 7. The Town of Nanton posted photographs of the vandalism on its Facebook page June 7. Lighting and surveillance systems are being installed, […]
2023-06-16 10:03
The son of an RCAF veteran is honouring his father, who died in December at the age of 98, with one last ride in a Lancaster this Sunday at the Bomber Command Museum of Canada. Bill Clemens’s son, David, and David’s wife, Joyce, are bringing his ashes in an urn for the Bomber Command Museum […]
2023-06-15 07:27
Nanton’s council is set to consider a bylaw Monday, June 19 to address “excessive” use of cameras, floodlights and other equipment. Neil Smith, the Town’s chief administrative officer, said the reason the municipality is looking at the issue is because Canada’s criminal code “can’t really deal with invasions of privacy very well” from their use. […]
2023-06-14 11:54
Nanton RCMP were dispatched to a report of a bomb threat at J.T Foster High School on Wednesday, June 7 at approximately 10:18 a.m. A complete search of the school revealed nothing suspicious. The school had been evacuated and students did not return for the day. Investigation revealed there was no imminent threat and the […]
2023-06-09 03:37
The Municipal District (MD) of Willow Creek council has approved a request by the Willow Creek Rural Crime Watch Association to use the MD’s logo on signage, and agreed to purchase some highway signage showing the MD is a member. The decision came at MD council’s May 24 meeting after an update by chief administrative […]
2023-06-08 09:16
The Nanton Quality of Life Foundation is excited to announce the arrival and availability of the TriShaw bike for the community, including the vibrant community of seniors. Gifted by the High River District Health Care Foundation on behalf of fundraising by the Longview 4-H Beef Club, the TriShaw bike (with electric assist) will enable residents […]
2023-06-07 13:29
Nanton RCMP received a call May 22 of a break-and-enter at the Nanton Golf Club’s maintenance shop that occurred sometime overnight. Unknown suspects broke into the shop and stole three turf reels. A second break-and-enter occurred on May 29, where an additional two turf reels were stolen. The total loss is approximately $50,000. Nanton RCMP […]
2023-06-06 11:27
Nanton and Claresholm RCMP responded to a single-vehicle rollover west of Nanton in the early morning of Friday, May 26, at around 1 a.m. As members arrived on scene, it was concluded that the eastbound vehicle lost control and entered the north ditch, causing it to roll before landing in an adjacent field, said police. […]
2023-06-02 08:16
The Livingstone Range School Division (LRSD) has announced that Jason MacDonald has been named principal of J.T. Foster High School beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. MacDonald holds bachelor of arts and education degrees, as well as a master of education degree, from the University of Prince Edward Island. He received his principal certification from […]
2023-06-01 10:55
Chelsae Petrovic has won the Livingstone-Macleod riding for the United Conservative Party. With all 28 voting locations reporting, as of 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, Petrovic led by almost 10,000 votes, receiving 16,349 votes to New Democratic Party candidate Kevin Van Tighem’s 6,442 votes. Alberta Party candidate Kevin Todd has received 972 votes, The Independence Party of […]
2023-05-29 19:04
Jeff Greig remembers the 1993-1994 Olds Grizzlys being a special team. Greig, who was born and raised in Nanton and ranches south of Diamond Valley, was on the Grizzlys when they won the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and then the Centennial Cup, the national junior A championships, in 1994. The 1991-1994 Olds Grizzlys, who […]
2023-05-25 09:55
Kevin Van Tighem says he just couldn’t stay on the sidelines for this provincial election. Van Tighem, a former superintendent of Banff National Park, said the importance of this election prompted him to become the NDP’s candidate in the Livingstone-Range riding. “I saw so many irresponsible decisions by Danielle Smith and by the UCP, and […]
2023-05-24 11:32
Livingstone-Macleod voters have consistently voted in a conservative as their MLA, but the United Conservative Party candidate in the local riding says she and her campaign team are taking nothing for granted leading up to the May 29 provincial election. “I don’t look at Livingstone-Macleod as an easy riding,” said Chelsae Petrovic. “I look at […]
2023-05-24 11:27
Kevin Todd, a Nanton town councillor, is running for the Alberta Party in Livingstone-Macleod in the May 29 provincial election. Todd had originally planned to run for the United Conservative Party nomination but he said he instead found his values and beliefs aligned with those of the Alberta Party. “It was pretty obvious that the […]
2023-05-24 11:21
Undeterred by his vote tally in the last provincial election, Dylin Hauser says he’s going to keep on speaking about the issues during the 2023 campaign. The Alberta Liberal Party candidate received 258 votes, one per cent of the vote, when he ran for the party in Livingstone-Macleod in 2019. “That doesn’t deter me,” he […]
2023-05-24 11:19
Corrie Toone has added his name to the list of candidates for the Livingstone-Macleod riding, representing The Independence Party of Alberta in the May 29 provincial election. Toone, from Claresholm, is the owner and operator of Fine Toone Customs and Paintless Dent Removal, and has been married to wife Amanda for the past 10 years. […]
2023-05-24 11:15
Nanton resident Erik Abildgaard is running as an independent candidate in the Livingstone-Macleod riding. Abildgaard ran to become Nanton’s mayor in 2021, finishing second with 138 votes to Jennifer Handley’s 651 votes. “That’s kind of why I’m running — to talk to people,” he said. Abildgaard said the Alberta government “interfered with business — they […]
2023-05-24 10:51
A Claresholm RCMP officer sustained minor injuries after a semi trailer smashed into his vehicle while he was conducting a traffic stop on Highway 2 on May 19. The Mountie was in the middle of a traffic stop on northbound Highway 2 near Stavely at about 12:15 p.m. Friday when a semi tractor trailer travelling […]
2023-05-23 10:37
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has awarded a grant to the Stavely Golden Age Centre. The $15,000 in funding will be used to replace the existing flooring with commercial grade laminate flooring, says the community foundation. The flooring project is fully funded and also received support from community groups, said Peter McGraw, […]
2023-05-19 07:56
Had some company yesterday here at Durward Land & Cattle. The local candidate for the Alberta Party was doing some local visiting and he had his campaign manager and a CBC reporter with him looking for some local perspective on Alberta politics. The reporter was from Toronto, so it was interesting to gather a bit […]
2023-05-18 11:54
The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site is now open for the 2023 visitor season. At the site, which is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from May 15 to Sept. 30, visitors can learn more about the history of cattle ranching in Canada. Restoration Visitors are encouraged to talk with the Bar U […]
2023-05-17 11:32
Kylie McLean, who grew up on a ranch west of Nanton, and her team roping partner are looking to defend their world championship team roping title this week in Texas. McLean, a header, and Megan Gunter, a healer, are competing at the World Championship Women’s Rodeo being held in Fort Worth, Texas, this Thursday to […]
2023-05-16 11:58
As interest grows, a Rural Crime Watch throughout the Municipal District (MD) of Willow Creek is taking shape. At its April 26 meeting, Derrick Krizsan, the MD’s chief administrative officer, updated council on the progress of Rural Crime Watch. He explained a meeting was held on April 20 at the Claresholm Community Centre, attracting more […]
2023-05-12 06:48
John Barlow, Foothills MP and shadow minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security, released a statement after the first hour debate May 8 of his Private Member’s Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms). “On May 1st, I began the second reading of my Private Member’s Bill, C-275, […]
2023-05-11 08:23
The Nanton and District Chamber of Commerce is proposing that the Town of Nanton hire a part-time administrative assistant and use business license revenue to fund the position. Becky Scott, the chamber’s president, wrote in an April 16 email to Neil Smith, the Town’s chief administrative officer, that the chamber’s board would like to move […]
2023-05-10 12:11
All five candidates have been invited to forums within the Livingstone-Macleod riding. The Livingstone-Macleod Provincial Candidate Forum takes place on Monday, May 15 at the Claresholm Community Centre, 690 59th Ave. W. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the forum starts at 7 p.m. The forum is being hosted by the Claresholm, Nanton and Fort […]
2023-05-09 10:37
Palliser School Division, Lethbridge School Division, Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, Horizon School Division, Westwind School Division and Livingstone Range School Division are receiving over $6 million in funding from Alberta Education to help create the Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute. In partnership with Lethbridge College and Career Transitions, the institute will encourage students to find […]
2023-05-05 03:18
On Saturday, April 22 my day started with the Volunteer Fair at the Kosy Korner. Joanne, Wendy Beswick, Heather Jones and I manned a table giving information about the Nanton Ministerial Food Bank, the Nanton Writers Group, and Neighborhood Players drama group. Other tables included many other helping agencies. The Kosy Korner was the perfect […]
2023-05-04 10:40
The Town of Nanton has been awarded a $1.86-million grant towards a new sludge handling/dewatering system for the wastewater treatment plant. The funding is part of the $179.5 million in grants the Alberta government announced April 19 to support 122 road, bridge, community airport and water projects. The total value of the new sludge handling/dewatering […]
2023-05-03 11:58
An advisory committee is being formed to guide the modernization of schools in Nanton. Livingstone Range school board trustee Brad Toone provided the board with an update April 24 during a meeting via the online Zoom platform. “We’re looking forward to having great discussions,” Toone said. Plans for Nanton schools include modernizing A.B. Daley school […]
2023-05-02 12:49
The Nanton Golf Club has new management in place this season. Dave Mitchell is the new general manager, and Mel Dies is the new head professional. “The people out here make the job,” said Mitchell. “There’s always going to be a little bit of stress when you’re a business that’s dependent on weather, but the […]
2023-04-28 08:03
Much is being made today about the extremes of political ideology. It has become a polarized environment devoid of compromise. The movement away from the middle ground towards far-right or far-left leanings is leaving a lot of people behind who once thought themselves more moderate in character. It’s quiet in the middle. All of the […]
2023-04-27 12:23
Ratepayers in the Municipal District (MD) of Willow Creek who own farmland will see a five per cent increase in their mill rate and those who own residential property will see a 7.5 percent decrease. At its April 27 meeting, the MD council discussed what the mill rate for 2023 will be, then set it […]
2023-04-26 11:57
The Town of Nanton is moving ahead with the purchase of an electric ice resurfacer. Nanton’s council agreed to amend this year’s capital budget to include down payment to put towards the order of a new Olympia electric ice resurfacer, which will be delivered in 2024. The Town is eligible for a $50,000 grant through […]
2023-04-25 08:57
The Nanton Marlins and Fort Macleod Sharks will not receive any additional funds towards the hosting of a swim meet this summer at the Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre (THRC). Nanton’s council agreed March 6 to provide $500 for a swim meet the Nanton and Fort Macleod swim clubs are jointly hosting this summer at the […]
2023-04-21 08:58
Three Nanton hockey players played key roles on an Okotoks U17 AAA hockey team which recently won the Alberta Elite Hockey League. The Okotoks Oilers, which included Nanton players Jack Mitchell, Wyatt Olson and Blair Berger, defeated Fort Saskatchewan 1-0 in the final of the provincial championships on April 9. The tournament ran April 6-9 […]
2023-04-20 10:57
The Stavely Elks’ management of three municipal parks within the Municipal District (MD) of Willow Creek has been a resounding success. That was one of the messages Tim Nelson of the Elks delivered to MD council during a recent meeting. The Elks took over Willow Creek Park, Clear Lake Park and Pine Coulee Park in […]
2023-04-19 11:29
A volunteer appreciation event takes place in Nanton this Saturday. Nanton and area organizations are coming together April 22 at the Kosy Korner, 2211 20 St., to promote volunteerism in the community and recruit new volunteers at a volunteer fair from 1-5 p.m. Volunteers will be recognized that evening, from 5-7 p.m., when there will […]
2023-04-18 11:30
A volunteer appreciation event takes place in Nanton this Saturday. Nanton and area organizations are coming together April 22 at the Kosy Korner, 2211 20 St., to promote volunteerism in the community and recruit new volunteers at a volunteer fair from 1-5 p.m. Volunteers will be recognized that evening, from 5-7 p.m., when there will […]
2023-04-18 11:30
A while ago I wrote a bit that outlined some of my ancestry on my father’s side stretching back to 17th century Scotland. As I sit at my desk today, I’m reminded of that lineage as Tartan Day is noted here. A quick internet search finds samples of that woven family badge, both ancient and […]
2023-04-14 07:41
Australian-born blues artist Michael Charles and His Band are performing later this month in Nanton. Charles, a Grammy-elected artist who’s in the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, played a free concert at the Auditorium Hotel in October 2019. He is returning to Nanton on Friday, April 28, when he will performing at The Wagon Wheel, 2110 […]
2023-04-13 09:40
The Town of Nanton will have a study done to give the municipality an idea of how many years the outdoor swimming pool at the Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre (THRC) might have left in it. Council carried a motion direct the chief administrative officer (CAO) to proceed with a request for proposal for a condition […]
2023-04-12 10:46
The High River District Health Care Foundation is kicking off spring with two new fundraisers, giving supporters a ways to win while investing in local healthcare. The foundation supports all health units in Nanton and High River. Hometown Heathcare Raffle – Outdoor Cedar Furniture Two lucky winners will take home a beautifully handcrafted set of […]
2023-04-10 04:49
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