This Week’s Highlights

Heritage Acres came alive with its Fall Family Fair as visitors learned rope-making, blacksmithing and other historical skills while enjoying live demonstrations and family activities at the agriculture museum.

Powerlifter Olivia Hudey brought home bronze for Canada at the World Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championships, marking a remarkable achievement for the 18-year-old Lethbridge athlete with Pincher Creek roots.

After months of debate, Pincher Creek town council approved the Inspiration Area Structure Plan in a divided 4-2 vote, paving the way for residential development near Tumbleweed Avenue despite ongoing concerns about slope stability and community impact.

Alberta teachers announced plans for a provincewide strike starting Oct. 6 over chronic underfunding, stagnant wages and overcrowded classrooms, with local school divisions preparing contingency plans.

Twin Butte Country General Store’s annual golf tournament raised $6,000 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation, held this year in memory of Julie Fitzpatrick-Visser who passed away in May.

Plus: Young entrepreneurs shine at Lemonade Day, Crowsnest Pass council tackles land use and logging issues, cybercrime prevention tips from RCMP and municipal election nominations close Sept. 22.

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