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06/12/2026

On June 10, 2026, Lacombe County hosted their annual Farm Safety Day. The Participants include more that 300 Grade 5 students from 11 different schools within Lacombe County.

On June 10, 2026, Lacombe County hosted their annual Farm Safety Day. The Participants include more that 300 Grade 5 students from 11 different schools within Lacombe County. This was a day of close up and hands-on learning focused on some of the most common hazards presented on a rural property or....

06/09/2026

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06/08/2026

Brittany Albers, 30, and Travis Gorham, 46, both of Mirror, were charged with break and enter and several related offences. Tristan Quast, 30, of Stettler, was charged with break and enter, possession of property obtained by crime, possession of break-in instruments and failing to comply with a release order. Morley Savage, 29, of Stettler, was charged with break and enter, possession of property obtained by crime, driving while prohibited, possession of break-in instruments and disguising with intent.

Three Hills RCMP responded to the first incident at about 3:23 a.m. after a security company reported a man and woman inside the gated facility. The pair allegedly stole fuel before leaving the scene. Police later located the suspects in a disabled truck on the side of the road and arrested them.

06/08/2026

Photo: Miranda (Mir) Guard inspects an eager beaver student's initial efforts at salvaging valuable copper. Rural Alberta Report / David Nadeau

Photo: Miranda (Mir) Guard inspects an eager beaver student's initial efforts at salvaging valuable copper. Rural Alberta Report / David Nadeau

06/05/2026

Paddling the Paintearth Creek. Remembering the Fur Trade Era. Jules and Eve Fetaz paddle down Paintearth Creek on June 3. Submitted by Dwayne Felzien

East-Central Alberta has received some of the heaviest rainfall seen in recent years over the past week, bringing much-needed moisture to drought-prone areas but also creating concerns for farmers and ranchers as saturated fields delay fieldwork and increase the risk of crop and livestock issues.

06/04/2026

SwitchUp® Buckets featured a series of rodeo clinics led by accomplished industry professionals where participants had the opportunity to learn from some of the best while developing their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Photos: SwitchUp® Buckets featured a series of rodeo clinics led by accomplished industry professionals where participants had the opportunity to learn from some of the best while developing their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Photos submitted by Kelsey Meston

06/03/2026

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06/03/2026

Yesterday, the County of Stettler Housing Authority board and management hosted a BBQ at the Stettler Community Hall to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Alberta Seniors' Week.

Do you have a parent, grandparent, or special senior in your life you'd like to celebrate?

Send us a photo and a short note of appreciation, and we will publish it in The Rural Alberta Report as part of our Seniors' Week recognition feature.

Please make sure all people in the photo are identified.

Email submissions to [email protected] by Sunday, June 14.

Help us recognize the seniors who have made a difference in our families and communities.

Rainy weather did little to dampen spirits as nearly 300 people gathered at the Stettler Community Hall on June 2 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Alberta Seniors' Week.