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The Vulcan Regional Food Bank Society received two cheques this week from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. The society got a $30,000 grant for its food bank expansion project to cover all costs in getting rescued food to the food bank from outside Vulcan County. Staff are travelling to an Okotoks warehouse […]
2024-12-12 17:00
Vulcan RCMP recently responded to home invasion in Vulcan. Police received a report of a possible home invasion on Nov. 20 at about 5 p.m., but the assailants had fled the scene when officers arrived. The victim suffered minor injuries, said police on Tuesday. As a result of the RCMP’s investigation, two suspects have been […]
2024-12-02 17:00
Immigration has become an important topic in Canada. It is becoming increasingly clear that when the Liberal government announced an increase to Canada’s permanent number of annual immigrants, and when Justin Trudeau’s failed former immigration Minister Sean Fraser allowed temporary visas to get out of control, something changed. After nine years, Justin Trudeau and his […]
2024-09-27 08:19
Alberta Health Services Mental Health and Addictions begins hosting Resiliency Circle sessions, in support of mental health caregivers, next week at the Vulcan Community Health Centre. The sessions take place on Wednesday evenings, from 5-6:30 p.m., starting on Wednesday, Oct. 2 “If you are a support person for someone struggling with a mental health condition […]
2024-09-23 09:28
RCMP in southern Alberta have arrested a 61-year-old man after a 28-year-old woman was found dead on Tuesday near Oyen, Alta.
2024-09-20 09:47
A large fire broke out Monday afternoon on farmland northeast of Vulcan, burning roughly 120 hectares. Firefighters got a call shortly before 2 p.m. Monday and had the fire held a half hour later, said Doug Headrick, Vulcan County’s director of emergency services and regional fire chief, on Tuesday. Firefighters had to battle high winds, […]
2024-09-10 09:25
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Vulcan’s Keyara Wardley is once again an Olympian. The 24-year-old was among the 12 athletes named last week to the Team Canada women’s rugby sevens team competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The Games take place July 26 to Aug. 11. Wardley, who found out she was on the squad several weeks ago, […]
2024-07-15 11:44
Vulcan RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 12-year-old boy. Wakiyan (Tyrone) Sugar-Knight was last seen July 1 in Vulcan County. There is a concern for his wellbeing, said police early Tuesday afternoon. Sugar-Knight is five feet four inches and weighs 160 pounds. He is described as having a medium complexion, […]
2024-07-02 08:06
Vulcan’s council has unanimously agreed to lower the residential speed limit in town. Council carried Monday evening the final two readings of a bylaw that lowers the residential speed limit to 40 kilometres per hour from 50. On June 10, council had approved first reading of the Traffic Control Bylaw Amendment. There was “a bit […]
2024-06-26 06:49
The Alberta government is providing almost $18 million for a water project that will see Milo’s water plant upgraded and a water line from Milo to Arrowwood built. The province announced last week over $236 million in grants for 125 transportation and water infrastructure projects in small and rural communities across Alberta. Within that announcement was funding for […]
2024-06-21 09:22
Vulcan’s council approved first reading Monday evening of a bylaw that would lower the residential speed limit by 10 kilometres per hour. Council needs to give two more readings to the Traffic Control Bylaw Amendment before the change, which would reduce the speed limit in residential areas to 40 kilometres per hour from 50, goes […]
2024-06-11 10:00
Several local groups received grants earlier this week from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. The Carmangay Community Centre Association was awarded $10,000 to add a lean-to structure to the community hall’s storage room for additional space. The Vulcan Healthcare Auxiliary – Vulcan Community Health Centre and Extendicare got $5,000 to build a wheelchair […]
2024-05-17 06:01
Vulcan County Emergency Services is hosting a community open house and barbecue at the Tri Services building in Vulcan. The open house and barbecue are being held on Thursday, June 6 from noon to 2 p.m.
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Starting Monday, AltaLink is using a helicopter this week to perform an aerial patrol of its electrical transmission facilities in southern Alberta. The patrols are expected to be complete by Thursday, weather permitting. The annual patrol provides AltaLink with a visual inspection of its transmission lines and surrounding vegetation, helping to maintain the reliability of […]
2024-04-29 08:05
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 10:36
An Okotoks man faces numerous charges after RCMP found stolen pick-up trucks, trailers and dirt bikes at a Vulcan County property earlier this month. Vulcan RCMP went to the property on April 7 to investigate a stolen vehicle complaint, but after arriving a male allegedly fled in a stolen GMC Sierra pickup truck. He was […]
2024-04-17 07:08
Palliser teachers have avoided going on strike after reaching an agreement with the local school division. Teachers ratified a mediator’s recommended terms of settlement to conclude local bargaining with the Palliser School Division, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) said Wednesday. Teachers had voted 64 per cent in support of the recommendations during a virtual meeting […]
2024-04-10 11:35
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Bow River MP Martin Shields has introduced a private member’s bill to the House of Commons dealing with the transporting of livestock and insects. Bill C-385, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, would set a 240-kilometre radius Electronic Logging Device (ELD) exemption from the point of origin and destination of an inter-provincial […]
2024-03-19 09:36
A free “Love Letter to Men” virtual conference, supporting the mental health of men in Vulcan County, takes place March 20-22. The Vulcan County Health and Wellness Foundation, in partnership with the Kinsmen Club of Vulcan and Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services, is organizing the three-day event. “Whether you provide support to […]
2024-03-15 09:26
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A Lethbridge man died Tuesday in a motor vehicle collision on Highway 23 and Township Road 130 in Vulcan County. Police are investigating the crash, which occurred when a pickup truck and semi collided. Claresholm RCMP were called to the scene at 4:45 p.m., and when emergency crews arrived they found a 53-year-old man dead […]
2024-02-20 17:00
Palliser School Division teachers have rejected the school board’s latest offer and authorized the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) to apply for a government-supervised strike vote. On Monday, Palliser teachers voted 92 per cent against the board’s last offer and by the same margin voted in favour of the strike vote, the ATA said in a […]
2024-02-13 17:00
A County Central High School curling team has qualified for the provincial high school championships after winning the southern Alberta Zone 1 playdowns Feb. 6-7 in Lethbridge. County Central’s mixed curling team of lead Caden Wouters, second Allyson Bartsch, third Dallin Bertschy and skip Emma Kaiser are now headed to Drayton Valley for the provincial […]
2024-02-12 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 County Central High School Sports Council has folded, but the organization still had casino proceeds to disburse before closing its books. So the organization put out a call to the school’s coaches, asking for a wish list of equipment. “We made some decisions and came up with about $12,500 worth of equipment that we […]
2023-12-21 17:00
A couple of grants were awarded earlier this month for projects in local communities. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta announced its recipients Dec. 1 following a fall call for applications for its grant programs. The Arrowwood Restoration Society received $10,000 to help publish a new history book for the communities of Arrowwood, […]
2023-12-20 17:00
Much has been made of the potential benefits of wind power and many people get visions of rainbows and unicorns dancing between the pristine white towers when they think of wind power. The truth about the costs and benefits of wind generated electricity is somewhat different than those idealistic thoughts. We have been subjected to […]
2023-12-10 17:00
For the 12th year, a contingent of Lomond Community School students has travelled to Calgary to spend a day helping children in need at the Samaritan’s Purse processing centre. Amber Doram led 28 grade 9 and 12 students, plus six chaperones, as they spent Dec. 6 inspecting Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes before they are packed in cartons […]
2023-12-07 17:00
Students from County Central High School’s hockey program take on a team of local farmers and ranches this Friday during the annual Challenge Cup benefit game. The sixth annual benefit game will see the hockey program’s 15 students up against the Vulcan County Cowboys Dec. 8, starting at 7:30 p.m., at the Vulcan District Arena. […]
2023-12-03 17:00
Mason Moore, 9, has been named the Vulcan Municipal Library’s 2023 eager young reader award recipient. The grade 4 student was a bit of a reluctant reader when he first came to Vulcan’s library, said manager Connie Clement. Moore and his family have been living in the Vulcan area for over a year now, with […]
2023-11-28 17:00
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Vulcan’s council agreed last week to make a $2,000 donation to the Vulcan Regional Food Bank Society ahead of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) holiday train’s visit to town in December. The holiday train, which will promote food banks as it travels the country in late November and December, stops in Vulcan on Monday, […]
2023-11-19 17:00
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Grasslands in the region play a vital role in filtering water, sequestering carbon, protecting soil and providing habitat for wildlife
2023-11-15 17:00
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Recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperatures to such an extent that blue-green algae is no longer a health concern at the Twin Valley Reservoir, which had previously been placed under an advisory, said Alberta Health Services on Thursday. AHS lifted Thursday the blue-green algae advisories for Twin Valley as well as Eagle Lake, […]
2023-11-02 10:44
2023-10-31 06:08
County Central High School (CCHS) hosted its annual Halloween-themed volleyball tournament on Friday and Saturday at the Cultural-Recreational Centre and the school’s small gym. In the A side girls’ final, Vauxhall defeated Fort Macleod’s F.P. Walshe while in the A side boys’ final Diamond Valley’s Oilfields beat Coaldale’s Kate Andrews. In the B side girls’ […]
2023-10-31 05:54
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Vulcan RCMP responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 23, near Kirkcaldy, on Monday evening. Investigation has revealed that a northbound car lost control and struck a southbound truck at about 6:34 p.m. on Highway 23, south of Township Road 162, said RCMP in a Wednesday news release. The two truck occupants were uninjured, but […]
2023-10-25 07:37
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Alberta’s immunization program began this week, offering influenza and COVID-19 vaccine, free of charge, to all Albertan six months of age and older. Alberta Health Services (AHS) will offer vaccine through public health clinics to: Children six months of age to under five years of age and their family and household members. Individuals who do not have a provincial […]
2023-10-18 09:59
Vulcan’s Taryn Sanderson of the Medicine Hat College Rattlers female golf team has been named the 2023-24 Alberta College Athletic Conference (ACAC) female golf rookie of the year. Sanderson is in her first year at Medicine Hat College, where she’s studying Criminal Justice. In the student-athlete’s first event, at the North Regional in the ACAC, […]
2023-10-16 05:22
To submit a free event to the Vulcan Advocate community calendar, email stipper@postmedia.com. All submissions may be edited for length. Please provide specific dates and times. Bingo at the Vulcan Seniors Centre takes place Friday, Oct. 13. Doors open at 6 p.m., and bingo starts at 7 p.m. The free Ignite event for youth in […]
2023-10-13 08:16
A couple of events take place on Halloween in Vulcan. A new event, the family-friendly Pumpkin Walk and fireworks, occurs at the Virginia Mitchell campground from 4:30-8 p.m. See the poster below for more details. The Kiddies Halloween Party takes place in the Lodge Hall basement on Oct. 31, from 4-7 p.m. The event, hosted […]
2023-10-13 08:16
2023-10-13 06:41
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks volleyball teams will play exhibition games in the Subspace Challenge, going where no college volleyball teams have gone before — Vulcan. Kodiaks volleyball men’s and women’s teams will take on the SAIT Trojans Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Vulcan’s Cultural-Recreational Centre, 504 4th Ave. S. The women will play at 6 p.m. […]
2023-10-03 08:52
One of the arrests occurred in the village of Champion, Alta. last Sunday while a shelter-in-place advisory was in effect
2023-09-29 09:47
With southern Alberta farmers wrapping up the harvest, many producers are left hoping for plenty of snow this winter and rain next spring.
2023-09-28 10:31
2023-09-25 04:14
To submit a free event to the Vulcan Advocate community calendar, email stipper@postmedia.com. All submissions may be edited for length. Please provide specific dates and times. Milo on the farm The Greater Foothills Family Centre hosts a Milo on the Farm event on Monday, Sept. 25, at the Milo library. Each session begins at 10:30 […]
2023-09-22 05:45
Three wind turbine sits moved Vulcan County’s Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) agreed Wednesday, Sept. 20 to new locations for three wind towers which are part of the Buffalo Plains Wind Farm. The applications to move the site of the turbines — none of the 83 turbines have been erected yet — were made after a […]
2023-09-21 10:05
Vulcan County’s new director of agriculture is a familiar face to many in the county. Deanne Heather, previously the County’s lead hand, officially took the director of agriculture duties on Sept. 11 from former director Kelly Malmberg, who’s retiring and is currently helping Heather transition into her new role. The director is responsible for the […]
2023-09-21 07:34
Vulcan County’s upgraded fire training tower, which allows both local and regional fire departments to improve their skills, is definitely worth the $500,000 investment, says the municipality’s director of protective services. Doug Headrick said Monday the two-storey tower has now been upgraded to become fully automated. “We needed some upgrades done — (the fire tower) […]
2023-09-18 12:39
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 05:50
July saw the most break and enters to businesses this year, which is why Alberta RCMP are reminding business owners to be mindful of crime prevention practices. In order to avoid becoming part of the statistic, Alberta RCMP have some advice for business owners: Install motion sensor lights and keep indoor lights on at all […]
2023-09-15 08:13
With receptive local officials and Vulcan’s reputation as a hockey town, an owner of a new junior A hockey team says Vulcan felt like a good fit. The Vulcan Rampage will begin their inaugural season in the fledgling Canadian-American Junior Hockey League (CAJHL) on Friday, Sept. 29 in Stavely against the Southern Alberta Mustangs. The […]
2023-09-14 08:56
The cost of a new seniors’ housing facility in Vulcan is going to be more than originally estimated, say Marquis Foundation board members. The Marquis Foundation is the governing body that operates the Peter Dawson Lodge and seniors self-contained housing units within Vulcan County, and the foundation is pursuing the replacement of the aging lodge, which officially […]
2023-09-13 10:43
To submit a free event to the Vulcan Advocate community calendar, email stipper@postmedia.com. All submissions may be edited for length. Please provide specific dates and times. Vulcan Daycare Society AGM The Vulcan Daycare Society, 604 4 Ave. S., hosts its annual general meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. Community members are welcome […]
2023-09-13 07:14
Highlights of the Sept. 11 meeting, held in council chambers at the Town of Vulcan office Town of Vulcan addresses municipal advertising With the Advocate now digital only, Vulcan’s council has carried a bylaw addressing municipal advertising. Council carried the final two readings of a public notification bylaw Monday following a public hearing earlier during […]
2023-09-12 11:31
Venus at maximum brightness On Monday, Sept. 18 before sunset look northeast-east at around 4 a.m. as Venus rises into the morning. If you follow closely, you can even see it in the daytime. Moon near Saturn Tuesday September 26th after sun set look SEE as the moon and Saturn rise for an all-night show. […]
2023-09-07 07:06
To submit a free event to the Vulcan Advocate community calendar, email stipper@postmedia.com. All submissions may be edited for length. Please provide specific dates and times. Dart Club Dart Club begins Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Vulcan Legion, 240 Sinclair Rd. Registration is at 6:30 p.m., and games begin at 7 p.m. Dart Club is open […]
2023-09-07 05:53
Calvin Anhorn says coming to southern Alberta is in some ways like coming home. County Central High School’s new principal completed his bachelor’s degree in education at the University of Lethbridge. Anhorn grew up southwestern Saskatchewan, in Maple Creek. “My family’s been in the south part (of Saskatchewan and Alberta), and I’ve been in the […]
2023-09-06 06:41
September is Newborn Screening Awareness month in Alberta. If you are a new or expecting parent, newborn screening is the best way to find out if your baby has a condition that you, your doctor or midwife might not know about. It’s possible to have one of the screened conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, spinal […]
2023-09-05 10:07
Vulcan-area resident Shawn Umsheid now has over six and half million followers across over his social media platforms. The “whatnooowaaay guy” has 4.1 million TikTok followers on TikTok, around two million on Facebook and 400,000 on Instagram. Six months ago, in February, he had 1.2 million TikTok followers. Umscheid said he never expected to have […]
2023-08-31 11:18
The Vulcan RCMP have started a new project aimed at educating local residents about property crime involving vehicles in the hope of reducing the number of incidents. Vulcan RCMP say property crime is an area of concern for them and are focusing on it. The detachment’s new “Lock It or Lose It” project focuses on […]
2023-08-29 06:20
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claims he’s “making life more affordable,” but his own government agencies continue to prove his carbon tax makes life more expensive. “Nova Scotians saw prices at the pump increase by 14 per cent in July compared with June,” Statistics Canada reported. “The introduction of the federal carbon levy in the province and higher wholesale […]
2023-08-28 06:21
Sgt. Ryan Koehli, the new Vulcan RCMP detachment commander, told Vulcan’s council recently that crime numbers are declining locally across all categories. “Things are looking excellent here for the Vulcan detachment area,” he told council during the Aug. 14 meeting, when he introduced himself to council and went over the most recent quarterly report. “You […]
2023-08-25 07:51
Vulcan County council hopes Alberta’s new environment minister can be persuaded to help move forward a proposed improved boat launch at the McGregor Lake Provincial Recreation Area. Council carried a motion at its Aug. 16 to send a letter to Rebecca Schulz, minister of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, regarding the boat launch. The project […]
2023-08-24 08:45
While an injury meant she was cheering on her teammates instead of playing, Vulcan’s Keyara Wardley is excited that Canada’s women’s rugby sevens team has qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Canada qualified for next year’s Olympics with a 53-0 win on Sunday, Aug. 20 against Mexico in the final of the […]
2023-08-23 10:10
Vulcan’s council has given further direction to administration regarding the proposed dressing room expansion at the Vulcan District Arena. Council was provided Aug. 14 with three options for the expansion project, and selected a concept drawing which would add two 475-square-foot dressing rooms. The total square footage would be roughly 2,260 square feet, with the expansion […]
2023-08-22 10:42
A former County Central High School student, along with another former Lethbridge College student, has been named as a finalist for the Capstone Project of the Year Award, a provincial honour given out annually by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). County Central grad Tyce Daniells, along with another former […]
2023-08-22 07:56
The Carmangay Fair and Sports Day parade marshal was Valleri Okos. When Okos moved to Carmangay last October, she had no idea she’d be twirling a baton and walking in the parade as their parade marshal. “I moved here in October and immediately joined the Carmangay Horticultural Society to meet people and become part of […]
2023-08-22 05:15
People from far and wide travelled to and gathered for the Carmangay Fair and Sports Days from August 4th to 6th. “Next to St. Patty’s Day, this is the biggest event of the year. We look forward to the Carmangay Fair and Sports Days every year. It brings the community and surrounding areas together. I […]
2023-08-20 16:21
The Town of Vulcan celebrated 30 years of Star Trek conventions with Vul-Con 2023 from Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30. This was Chris Gauthier’s first Vul-Con. He is the Town of Vulcan Communication Services Manager. “It’s been going on for 30 years and it’s been super fun. The event brings a lot of […]
2023-08-03 08:31
On Thursday, July 20, Vulcan’s Chief Administrative Officer Kim Fath met with members of the Vulcan and District Ag Society to discuss moving forward with development of the new exhibition grounds. Following the success of their first event at the new location, the Ag Society is excited to get going on relocating equipment to the […]
2023-08-03 08:30
This is the first summer for the jam sessions in the park and Al Young got the idea from when he plays music in Nanton at the Nanton Lions Campground bandstand on Wednesdays. “People like live music and I enjoy playing. I play at the Mosquito Creek Music bandstand at the Nanton Lions Campground and […]
2023-07-27 08:39
Vulcan’s council approved July 10 a tax break for a local business. Second Opinion Consulting Ltd., located at 202 2 Street North East, applied for a Commercial Development Incentive under the Town’s Commercial Development Incentive and Business Policy. The business has built a modular office and qualified for a tax exemption under the new business […]
2023-07-25 09:25
The Vulcan Advocate 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
Vulcan County has taken over ownership of the Carmangay lot where the Grange Hotel used to sit in and recently put up a sign asking that potential buyers contact the County if they are interested in purchasing the property. County officials say an offer has been made to purchase the 35-metre-by-40 metre property, and council […]
2023-07-13 10:16
Vulcan’s council has given permission to the Vulcan Rampage to apply for a liquor licence for their home games at the Vulcan District Arena. The Rampage is an expansion team in the Canadian-American Junior Hockey League and will be playing their home games during the 2023-2024 season at the Vulcan District Arena. The Rampage will […]
2023-07-12 10:57
Vulcan County council is considering a bylaw that give officers the ability to ticket drivers for not securely tarping their vehicle. The County says the proposed tarping bylaw was developed in response to concerns and complaints received by its enforcement department regarding unsecured loads travelling on roadways in Vulcan County. Council council discussed the bylaw […]
2023-07-11 10:43
The Alberta RCMP have launched a new online crime reporting (OCR) tool. RCMP say OCR offers a convenient way for people to report non-emergent crime without having to call the police or visit the detachment. The OCR tool can be accessed by using the link with the QR code below. The OCR tool is also […]
2023-07-06 09:20
Vulcan’s council has given administration the go-ahead to spend time and effort to look into a potential dressing room expansion project at the Vulcan District Arena. “It’s important first step,” said Coun. Will Smith, who then motioned to have council direct administration to further explore options for dressing room expansion at the Vulcan District Arena […]
2023-07-05 12:39
Vulcan’s two sports courts will not be built this year in Memorial Park. Council unanimously decided June 26 to not award the tender for the Community Sports Courts Project at this time due to budget restraints and to retender the project later this year or early next year in hopes of receiving lower bids then. […]
2023-07-04 11:24
Community members are invited to a Cosplay Social taking place later this month as part of the Vul-Con costume contest. Admission is free to the Saturday, July 29 event taking place in the Vulcan Tourism and Trek Station parking lot, and there will be free coffee and tea served. The public can see the costumes […]
2023-06-29 10:09
Vulcan Tinman Triathlon organizers were pleased with the number of people who registered for the June 17 event. Just over 550 adults and kids were registered for this year’s Tinman event, which is a decrease from pre-COVID-19 years but an increase compared to the 425 or so who registered last year, said Lindsay Markert, co-race […]
2023-06-28 11:19
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of Twin Valley Reservoir. Residents living near the shores of this reservoir, as well as visitors to this reservoir, are advised to take the following precautions. Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible. Do not swim or […]
2023-06-27 10:42
Women ages 45-74 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services when the Alberta Health Services Screen Test program arrives in the communities of Nanton and Vulcan next month. A mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at the Nanton Baptist Church, 2410 26 Ave., on […]
2023-06-23 06:34
With drought conditions throughout Vulcan County, County council June 21 declared an agricultural disaster for Vulcan County. Drought conditions are impacting 50-90 per cent of cereal and oilseed yields as well as 50-90 per cent of hay, pasture, and range yields in Vulcan County due to lack of spring and in-season moisture combined with long […]
2023-06-22 09:13
To submit a free event to the Vulcan Advocate community calendar, email stipper@postmedia.com. All submissions may be edited for length. Please provide specific dates and times. “Book Club Chatter Sessions” take place at the Vulcan Municipal Library this month, during the Vulcan County Health and Wellness Foundation’s Wellness Challenge. There will be coffee and desserts […]
2023-06-21 06:42
Vulcan’s council has approved drawing up to $25,725 from the Town’s contingency reserve to replace the electrical connection to the Vulcan Municipal Library and Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) building. On Feb. 13, council had approved the replacement of the roof at the library and FCSS building. As part of this […]
2023-06-21 05:28
A local high school student won the 2023 Alberta High School Bull Riding Championships earlier this month. Beau Gardner of Arrowwood won the championships, held June 2-4 in Stettler, after finishing third last year. “This year I felt going pretty good going into it, so I expected myself to do better than I did last year […]
2023-06-16 09:57
Vulcan’s council gave the Vulcan and District Historical Society permission June 12 to paint 16 markers on sidewalks for the society’s On This Spot walking tour. The spots marked on the sidewalks will be exactly or close to exactly where a historic photo was taken. Using the On This Spot app, visitors can view a […]
2023-06-15 10:23
Spock Days was held June 9 to June 11 in Vulcan.
2023-06-14 12:08
A Vulcan team will be competing in the Canadian-American Junior Hockey League (CAJHL) in the 2023-2024 season. The Vulcan Rampage are joining the league, the CAJHL announced on its website and social media June 6. The Rampage are owned and operated by Derek Puttick, who has been involved in hockey for over 40 years, and Trevor […]
2023-06-09 09:21
AgriCan International Inc. is looking to construct a new pulse export facility in Champion. According to a Vulcan County report, the chosen site has strong industrial potential due to the lengthy double spur line, easy highway access, and proximity to pulse crop producers. But there’s a potential snag, says the County. “It has come to […]
2023-06-08 09:27
Alberta government providing additional funds for Rental Assistance Benefit program in the foothills
The Alberta government is providing additional funds for rent supplement benefits for the 2023–2024 fiscal year. The financial benefit is administered through Westwinds Communities’ Rental Assistance Benefit program, which is aimed at supporting low-income Albertans and offers long-term financial subsidies to individuals struggling to afford their rent. Eligible residents who have resided within the boundary […]
2023-06-07 13:22
The 31st edition of Spock Days takes place this weekend. Spock Days starts Friday evening, when the slo-pitch tournament gets underway. The tournament continues on Saturday and wraps up on Sunday. The beer gardens at Virginia Mitchell Memorial Park is scheduled to be open from 5 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. […]
2023-06-06 11:20
To submit a free event to the Vulcan Advocate community calendar, email stipper@postmedia.com. All submissions may be edited for length. Please provide specific dates and times. A RCMP town hall meeting takes place Wednesday, June 7, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Champion Community Centre. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. A market starts up […]
2023-06-02 08:09
Vulcan’s council has agreed to provide a letter of support and make a financial commitment towards the construction of a new seniors’ housing facility in Vulcan. The Marquis Foundation, which operates the Peter Dawson Lodge in Vulcan, is applying for grant funding to help pay a new facility that would replace the aging PDL, and […]
2023-06-01 11:03
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has awarded grants to three local organizations. The Carmangay and District Municipal Library has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta to help develop a space within the library to serve as the location for a satellite food bank, reads […]
2023-05-31 11:12
United Conservative Party candidate Joseph Schow is returning to Alberta’s legislature as Cardston-Siksika’s MLA. With 32 of 33 locations reporting in the riding, as of 11:40 p.m., the riding’s incumbent MLA has received 9,086 votes to New Democratic Party candidate Colleen Quintal’s 2,184. Independent candidate Angela Tabak is third with 1,369 votes, while the Independence […]
2023-05-29 18:42
The Palliser School Division says the County Central High School Sports Council will no longer be running a casino. In a memo posted May 18 to County Central’s website, Palliser School Division states that, effective immediately, County Central High School Sports Council is “ordered to cease and desist all future fundraising in the name of […]
2023-05-26 07:53
We’re nearing the end of the spring session in the House of Commons, but there is always much work to do. I’ve been focused on my work in the Heritage Committee studying Safe Sport, the fallout from Bills C-11 and C-18, as well as talking about rural connectivity concerning the Auditor General’s report. But I’ve […]
2023-05-25 09:35
The Town of Vulcan is partnering with Vulcan County on a rate and occupancy study. Vulcan’s council approved a motion May 23 to partner with Vulcan County to have Hospitality Valuation Services complete the study, at a cost not to exceed $5,000 plus taxes. Rita Hovde, the Town of Vulcan’s development officer, wrote in a […]
2023-05-24 11:40
Incumbent Cardston-Siksika MLA Joseph Schow is again running for the United Conservative Party in the local riding. “It’s been the greatest honour of my life to represent Cardston-Siksika for the last four years,” he said during a recent interview. “I have met tremendous people, and I have really just enjoyed getting to know the people […]
2023-05-19 07:43
Colleen Quintal, the Alberta NDP candidate for Cardston-Siksika, says she was pushed out of her retirement by the UCP’s handling of the health-care system for the past four years. “When chatting with my neighbours or thinking about my family being unable to access care during an emergency is extremely worrying,” says Quintal, who was a […]
2023-05-19 07:42
Independent candidate Angela Tabak says conservative voters in Cardston-Siksika need another choice. “There are many conservative voters in Cardston-Siksika who will simply not vote due to the lack of choices available,” said Tabak on her website. “That is a tragedy. I hope to provide a choice that makes sense, allows others to be heard and […]
2023-05-19 07:20
Terry Wolsey says the corruption he sees in the government and political system prompted him to become a candidate in the Cardston-Siksika riding. Wolsey, a retired general contractor, is The Independence Party of Alberta candidate in the local riding. “The cause of corruption in my opinion is centralization,” he said. To fix this, he proposes […]
2023-05-19 07:12
A Brant resident is running for the Solidarity Movement of Alberta in the Cardston-Siksika riding. “I’m not a politician at all,” said Par Wantenaar. “I’m very new to this, to be totally honest. I’m like a baby in this — I don’t know anything about politics, but I do know that we need to change […]
2023-05-19 07:04
Vulcan County council has agreed to provide a letter of support for the Marquis Foundation’s application for a provincial grant towards the building of a new seniors’ housing facility and to have the County contribute a one-time capital equity investment of $1.2 million. The Marquis Foundation, the governing body that operates the Peter Dawson Lodge […]
2023-05-18 12:02
The Town of Vulcan’s development officer has been talking with Wyndham Hotels about the possibility of building a small-scale hotel in town. Rita Hovde wrote in her development officer report for the May 8 council meeting that a feasibility study is needed before the hotel chain would consider building a Microtel, a small-scale hotel with […]
2023-05-16 12:11
The Town of Vulcan will be accepting bids from construction companies for the Community Sports Courts Project at Memorial Park. Council agreed May 8 to have administration work with engineering firm CIMA+ to tender the project’s phase one, which includes the construction of a tennis court and a basketball court. The tennis court will also […]
2023-05-12 07:52
The vast majority of Vulcan County residential property owners will see a decrease in their municipal taxes this year. Vulcan County council approved May 3 its 2023 mill rate bylaws. The 2023 residential tax rate has decreased by 40 per cent, to 3.2196 mills, and the non-residential rate by 5.5 per cent, to 8.8962 mills. […]
2023-05-10 12:05
Marie Logan, a Lomond-area resident, has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. 4-H Alberta announced on its website May 1 that 18 individuals from the 4-H community, including Logan, have received the award, which was created by the Alberta government to celebrate the late queen’s 70th anniversary as Canada’s queen. “These seventeen […]
2023-05-09 10:48
Vulcan County and the Town of Vulcan have purchased a used fire apparatus from the Town of High River that local officials say is a great deal and will be useful during many different kinds of emergency responses. The total cost of the vehicle is $30,000, with the Town of Vulcan and Vulcan County each […]
2023-05-05 03:09
It’s not often a group asks for less than what a government has allocated for its use. But Communities in Bloom has done just that, requesting half of what the Town of Vulcan includes in its budget each year to help pay for the group’s purchase of plants, soil and fertilizer. In a letter, Communities […]
2023-05-04 10:26
Cardston-Siksika candidates are set to debate the issues at County Central High School 11 days before local voters go to the polls. The Vulcan and District Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with County Central, is hosting a debate on Thursday, May 18, starting at 1 p.m., at the Vulcan school. The public is invited to […]
2023-05-02 12:39
AltaLink is using a helicopter this week to perform an aerial patrol of its electrical transmission facilities in the area.The patrols are expected to be complete by Friday, May 5, weather permitting. This annual patrol provides AltaLink with a visual inspection of its transmission lines and surrounding vegetation, helping to maintain the reliability of the grid through […]
2023-05-02 10:51
Vulcan’s council is having administration look into ways to address vacant and underutilized commercial properties in town. Council directed administration April 24 to research alternative taxation and incentive options that can used to encourage the development of new businesses, and the proper use of vacant and underutilized commercial properties. “Just over the years I’ve seen […]
2023-04-28 08:11
Vulcan County will celebrate May 8-12 as Economic Development Week and will run a social media “like and share” contest that week. County council approved April 19 a resolution provided by Alberta Economic Development Association, which, for the third consecutive year, is asking municipalities to formally recognize and celebrate Economic Development Week. The winner of […]
2023-04-27 12:39
Sandy Stoddard, who started up an organization that donates clothes to local students, is this year’s recipient of the Heart of Vulcan Volunteer Award. Five years ago, Stoddard started Rosie’s Gift of Love with the goal of being able to provide a complete set of new-to-you clothing to local students so they can start the […]
2023-04-25 09:05
The Alberta government is providing $90,000 for a runway sealing project at the Vulcan Airport. The funds are part of $179.5 million in grants the province announced last week to support 122 road, bridge, community airport and water projects. The total cost of the project is listed as $120,000, with the Alberta government paying 75 […]
2023-04-21 08:46
Lori Gair, who has volunteered for the Spock Days organizing committee and Vulcan Regional Victim Services Society for years, is this year’s recipient of the Ron Pelham Award. Gair was announced as the 2023 recipient during the annual volunteer appreciation event April 19 at the Cultural-Recreational Centre. The Ron Pelham Award is a life achievement […]
2023-04-20 10:40
STARS representatives thanked Vulcan’s council last week for its ongoing financial support and provided an update to council on its operations. Glenda Farnden and Martin Ebel presented to council during its April 11 meeting. The Town of Vulcan annually provides STARS with a $2 per capita – $3,538 – and is a line item in […]
2023-04-19 11:49
With a provincial election a month and a half away, three candidates are in place to run in the local riding of Cardston-Siksika. Incumbent Joseph Schow has been nominated by the United Conservative Party, Terry Wolsey by the Independence Party of Alberta (IPA), and independent candidate Angela Tabak. As of Tuesday, the New Democratic Party did […]
2023-04-18 11:38
The Vulcan Lionettes celebrated the club’s 70th anniversary on March 31 at the Vulcan Lodge Hall. The original Vulcan Lionettes Charter Scroll reads that club was officially formed on May 8, 1953 “under the auspices of the Vulcan Lions Club to promote goodwill and help the Lions Club in their projects.” “We are free from […]
2023-04-14 07:23
Vulcan County councillors and staff are taking a tour of roads and projects in the county in July. The County Road and Project Tour has occurred in past years, but hasn’t taken place the last three years due to COVID-19 restrictions. In a report prepared for the April 5 council meeting, administration said sites under […]
2023-04-12 10:35
Eldon Maronda, along with several other former Lomond students, is organizing a Lomond School Reunion for Saturday, July 8. The event will take place at the Lomond School Multi-Use Facility and will include anyone who attended the Lomond, Armada and Travers Schools up to and including 1969. There will be a roast beef dinner buffet […]
2023-04-10 04:58
Easter egg hunts take place in Vulcan County this Saturday. The Vulcan United Church’s annual Easter egg hunt takes place Saturday at Memorial Park. It’s for kids from zero to 12 years old. Please bring your own basket. Registration starts at 1 p.m., and the hunt begins at 2 p.m. Milo hosts an Easter egg […]
2023-04-06 07:20
A section of Centre Street sidewalk by the railway crossing is being moved closer to the road to comply with federal standards. Canadian Pacific Railway reached out to administration in January about recent changes to Transport Canada’s Grade Crossing Regulations. “(CPR is) going to come in at their cost and move the surface crossings to […]
2023-04-05 11:56
A group of youth recently baked cookies for the Vulcan Lions Club as a way of showing their appreciation to club members for all they do for the community. The kids baked chocolate and white chocolate chip cookies in the Get-A-Way Youth Centre’s kitchen as part of the centre’s programming, and on behalf of the […]
2023-04-04 09:31
About 120,000 southern Alberta households are about to receive a jolt to their electricity bill. The province’s 13.5-cent per kWh cap on the electricity rate for those on a Regulated Rate Option (RRO) plan ends Friday, March 31. What many consumers may not be aware of is the program — announced as part of Alberta’s […]
2023-03-31 10:57
The stars of the Chinook Basketball League were on display March 22 at F.P. Walshe school in Fort Macleod. The league held its annual high school girls’ all-star game, with the white team beating the dark team 77-53. The white team was made up of Sloane Grier, Tess Provost and Lalaine Mendoza of F.P. Walshe […]
2023-03-30 10:46
F.P. Walshe school hosted a showcase March 22 of some of the top basketball players in southern Alberta. The Chinook Basketball League staged its boys’ all-star game in Fort Macleod. The white team’s members were Nolan Grindle, Tyson Roth and Ricardo Goutchoessa of Coalhurst Trojans; Ben Oosterwijk and John Pineda of F.P. Walshe Flyers; Blake […]
2023-03-29 06:46
Member of Parliament for Bow River Martin Shields released the following statement Tuesday on the tabling of the 2023 federal budget. “Today, the Liberal government tabled yet another inflation-fueling budget that will add billions to the national debt and do little to lower the cost of living for Canadians. “For over a year, the NDP-Liberal […]
2023-03-28 12:19
Member of Parliament for Bow River Martin Shields released the following statement on the tabling March 28 of the federal budget. “Today, the Liberal government tabled yet another inflation-fueling budget that will add billions to the national debt and do little to lower the cost of living for Canadians. “For over a year, the NDP-Liberal […]
2023-03-28 12:19
The second annual Vulcan County Moonwalk was something to build on for future years, says a Vulcan County Health and Wellness Foundation official. The Moonwalk took place on Friday, March 17, beginning at 7 p.m. Last year’s inaugural event was just in Vulcan, but this year walks were held not only in Vulcan but also […]
2023-03-28 11:55
The Town of Vulcan is moving ahead with a local improvement plan to install a sanitary sewer mainline on Whispering Willows Lane. Town council approved March 13 a 15-year local improvement plan for the installation of sanitary sewer mainline on Whispering Willows Lane. The cost of the project is estimated at $180,000, and Whispering Willows […]
2023-03-23 11:35
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