Rimbey

Mackenzie Skeels was crowned as Miss Rodeo Canada at the Canadian Finals Rodeo on Nov. 4. (File photo)

Mackenzie Skeels crowned as Miss Rodeo Canada

Skeels currently holds the crown for Miss Ponoka Stampede 2022

 

Mackenzie Skeels. (Photo submitted)

Rimbey Rodeo royalty competing for Miss Rodeo Canada

There is a 66 per cent chance of the Miss Rodeo Canada…

 

NDP health critic David Shepherd says a shortage of frontline healthcare workers is one of the reasons for closures at some Central Alberta health facilities. (Advocate file photo)

When can babies again be delivered in Rimbey, questions NDP health critic, who blames UCP for health care ‘chaos’

David Shepherd says poor government policies caused shortage of physicians, frontline health workers

 

Wolf Creek Public Schools got a grant for a outdoor rink/sport court in Rimbey from Co-op’s Community Spaces program. (Image contributed)

Co-op program supports Red Deer and central Alberta community projects

Waskasoo Community Association receives grant

Wolf Creek Public Schools got a grant for a outdoor rink/sport court in Rimbey from Co-op’s Community Spaces program. (Image contributed)
Dean Edge takes bids during the Ponoka Stampede tarp auction May 6, 2022. (File photo)

Rimbey auctioneer competing at worlds for chance at title

World Livestock Auctioneer Championship is in Indiana June 9 to 11

Dean Edge takes bids during the Ponoka Stampede tarp auction May 6, 2022. (File photo)
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Rimoka CAO says privatizing health care services ‘doesn’t work’

AHS to contract out retail food services at some facilities

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CAR President Roy Keessar says next year’s race season is expected to begin in May. (Leah Bousfiled/Black Press news services)

Central Alberta Raceways windup for the season

Gets equipped with an AED for future use

CAR President Roy Keessar says next year’s race season is expected to begin in May. (Leah Bousfiled/Black Press news services)
AHS says that any claims that Ivermectin in either form is a life-saving medication against COVID-19 are not verified and that it has not been deemed safe or effective for the use in treating or preventing COVID-19. (Black Press file photo)

Alberta officials dispute Ivermectin use after Rimbey doctor claims treatment of 3 COVID patients

Video of speech surfaced online earlier this week

  • Oct 12, 2021
AHS says that any claims that Ivermectin in either form is a life-saving medication against COVID-19 are not verified and that it has not been deemed safe or effective for the use in treating or preventing COVID-19. (Black Press file photo)
Earl Dreeshen, CPC

Meet the candidate: Red Deer – Mountain View (Conservative Party of Canada)

Earl Dreeshen, Conservative Party of Canada (incumbent) Current occupation: Parliamentarian What are…

  • Sep 10, 2021
Earl Dreeshen, CPC
Blaine Calkins, CPC

Meet the candidate: Red Deer – Lacombe (Conservative Party of Canada)

Blaine Calkins, Conservative Party of Canada (incumbent) Current occupation: Member of Parliament…

  • Sep 10, 2021
Blaine Calkins, CPC
Harry Joujan, Maverick Party.

Meet the candidate: Red Deer – Lacombe (Maverick Party)

Harry Joujan, Maverick Party Current occupation: I am currently semi-retired but looking…

  • Sep 10, 2021
Harry Joujan, Maverick Party.
Jared Pilon, Libertarian

Meet the candidate: Red Deer – Mountain View (Libertarian Party of Canada)

Jared Pilon, Libertarian Party of Canada Current occupation: Chartered Professional Accountant. What…

  • Sep 10, 2021
Jared Pilon, Libertarian
Marie Grabowski, NDP

Meet the candidate: Red Deer – Mountain View (NDP)

Marie Grabowski, NDP Current occupation: Licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist What are the…

  • Sep 10, 2021
Marie Grabowski, NDP
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Some central Alberta communities not releasing names of candidates running in municipal election

Municipal election is Oct. 18

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The charred remains of Terry Bearden’s rural property near Rimbey. (Photo submitted)

Rural-Rimbey property owner offers $5k award for arson info

Retirement dreams up in flames in a matter of minutes

The charred remains of Terry Bearden’s rural property near Rimbey. (Photo submitted)
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Rimbey resident avid author despite Parkinson’s

Wins more accolades for her writing

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The Bellows family on vacation last year in Mexico. L-R: Angel, Ryan, Darrel, Grace and Michael. (Photo submitted)

Rimbey community rallying behind family after cancer diagnosis

Michael Bellows, 12, a ‘strong, resilient kid’ says father

The Bellows family on vacation last year in Mexico. L-R: Angel, Ryan, Darrel, Grace and Michael. (Photo submitted)
Members of the Ponoka County West District Fire Department handled a few grass fires Saturday afternoon. The warm weather and heavy winds recently helped create ideal grass fire conditions. Photos courtesy of the Ponoka County West District Fire Department

Grass fires keep Rimbey firefighters busy

Ponoka County firefighters battle two grass fires near Rimbey

Members of the Ponoka County West District Fire Department handled a few grass fires Saturday afternoon. The warm weather and heavy winds recently helped create ideal grass fire conditions. Photos courtesy of the Ponoka County West District Fire Department
Rimbey’s Holtkamp named CanWest Rugby Rookie of the Year

Rimbey’s Holtkamp named CanWest Rugby Rookie of the Year

In three short months, Courtney Holtkamp has gone from giving the valedictorian…

  • Dec 1, 2017
Rimbey’s Holtkamp named CanWest Rugby Rookie of the Year
Rimbey RCMP seeking theft suspects

Rimbey RCMP seeking theft suspects

Man and woman suspected of taking from Rimbey business on Aug. 16

Rimbey RCMP seeking theft suspects