July 18, 2026 July 18, 2026

JASPER CULTURAL & HISTORICAL CENTRE: Long-awaited project designed to improve accessibility 

By Marcus Day Maple Creek News A long-awaited project to make the Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre more accessible is under way. It involves constructing a deck and 60ft switchback ramp at the back of the historic building. Friday was demolition day, and saw the old back steps reduced to rubble. Work is being carried out by Hamm Renovations, with help from Kerry Stoehr, a… Read More »

Sunny Escapes

Casting Off in the Heart of the Prairies: Your Guide to Fishing the South Saskatchewan River Near Medicine Hat

Where wide-open water, prized sport fish, and easy public access come together for one of southern Alberta’s finest summer traditions The South Saskatchewan River carves… Read More »

Local News

$235,000 investment in parks, ball diamonds and bathrooms

Maple Creek News Maple Creek’s parks, ball diamonds and bathrooms are to be upgraded through a $235,000 investment. The money from the federal Canada Community-Building… Read More »

Maple Creek town council briefs

Community pool opens The community swimming pool opened on Wednesday, June 24, on an informal level, offering 4pm-7pm public swims, Barry Elliott, chief administrative officer,… Read More »

Eliminating hazardous waste collection

Maple Creek News Toxic substances have been kept out of regular garbage and the landfill, thanks to Saturday’s household hazardous waste collection. The 8am-1pm event… Read More »

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118th Murraydale Stampede and Picnic a great time

By Marcus Day Maple Creek News Set in a natural amphitheatre in the Cypress Hills, Murraydale Stampede and Picnic provided a perfect stage on Sunday… Read More »

Murraydale Rodeo 2026 Results (Top 4)

Bareback Bronc Corbin Boczkowski 61 Saddle Bronc Trey Tuplin 140 on two Charles Cartwright 130 on two Trigg Pittman Calf Roping Will Blakely 16.12 Dane… Read More »

Editorial

Community Feast 2025: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

As she looked at children with their parents in the Jasper Centre grounds, Nekaneet chief Rosa Wahobin asked for contemplation of the unthinkable. Suppose this… Read More »

Highlights of my weekend? Trucker’s, a tepee … and thongs

By Marcus Day I’ve just learned something worth sharing: Maple Creek may be the nexus of the universe, but there is land beyond its borders,… Read More »

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