NANTON NEWS

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]