Community

The Prairie Tabernacle Congregation celebrated on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 2 PM to 4 PM, in recognition of their 70th Anniversary. Historical displays were set up around the building, and visitors were encouraged to follow the marked route to learn more about the church's past and present. The celebration was timed to coincide with Prairie College's alumni reunion weekend.

As the new school year approaches, many families are already shopping for essential school supplies. Binders, scissors, calculators, pencils, and other classroom necessities quickly add up, creating a financial challenge for families on a tight budget.

To help ensure every child starts the school year prepared to learn, Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is proud to offer the Tools for School program for families throughout the Kneehill region.

Since 2002, the Tools

From July 16-19, the Trochu Fire Hall and Training Centre was the scene of a pump course attended by a dozen firefighters from throughout Kneehill County. Firefighters from Carbon, Acme, Linden, Torrington, Three Hills and Trochu spent two nights and the whole weekend studying fire pump operations. Instructors from Trochu, with assistance from Kneehill County, taught pump theory, pump mechanics and controls, and procedures for providing water for fire protection and suppression. This course wil

The Trochu Valley Graduating Class of 1976 recently gathered at the home of Kevin and Eleanor Kubinec in Trochu to celebrate their 50th year reunion.

A good contingent was able to attend and enjoy catching up with one another.

Classmates who were able to attend were:

Rob Meding, Bruce Robertson, Poke Frere, Glen Stankievech, Larry Riep, Lester Herron, Kevin Kubinec, Lynda Lynch, Janet (Strohschein) Paquette, Arlys (Leischner) Davies, Sally (Hastie) Inkster, Kathy (Stuart) Gaboury, Sherry (Kenne