Carstairs News

Carstairs fire chief recounts fatal multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 2

Chief Jordan Schaffer urges motorists to reduce speeds not only when conditions are bad but also when emergency responders are present

Jan 11, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Carstairs fatal collision victim fondly remembered

Brad Dowell, 36, described by former employer as “one of those kind of guys that everybody just loved”

Jan 10, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Carstairs, Didsbury pull together in spirit of giving

The year 2022 was particularly hard on the community’s less fortunate, with high cost of living putting pressure on many families and individuals

Jan 3, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Carstairs council remuneration increasing in 2023

Town of Carstairs' newly adopted rates and fees bylaw enacts some increased fees starting January 1

Jan 2, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Church Link helping Carstairs and area residents in need

Carstairs area churches prioritized services for the residents of Chinook Winds seniors lodge, community church services during Beef & Barley Days, summer day camps and soccer camps for children

Jan 1, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

RCMP warn of poor highway driving conditions in central Alberta

Motor vehicle collisions near Innisfail, Carstairs delayed travel on Highway 2 on Saturday

Dec 18, 2022 10:28 AM Read more >

Carstairs museum plans to engage more volunteers

In 2023 the Carstairs and District Historical Society will move to a new staffing model by reducing contracted services and charging managerial services to a full-time position

Dec 15, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Citizens on Patrol in Carstairs seeking new members

About 20 current members involved in effort to be "extra eyes" in Carstairs

Dec 12, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Emergency response planning for events in Carstairs expands

Carstairs council approves emergency response plan information organizers must provide when hosting events

Nov 25, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Carstairs council votes against proposed library budget

Council has concerns about how Parkland Regional Library System requisition determined

Nov 23, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >