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Provincial grant to help victims of crime

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By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers The provincial government has launched a new grant to help victims of crime in Alb  erta access supports when they navigate the criminal justice system. The Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant will provide eligible non-profit organizations with funding for staff to help ensure “victims receive equitable, responsive and efficient support as they navigate the criminal justice system,” says the… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, September 16, 1897 – The Calgary Weekly Herald A stock company is being formed by Ottawa… Read More »

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Cypress Courier

Expanding horizons and minds a focus at Prairie Rose

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By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From flights, to firefighting, to expanding the agricultural mind, Prairie Rose Public Schools superintendent Reagan Weeks has plenty to be excited about as students return to class. The Flight Academy at Eagle Butte High School has evolved and is now a collegiate. “That will allow us to expand to have a fourth year of the program, which… Read More »

Premier praises successes at Agriculture Discovery Centre

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Agriculture Discovery Centre at Irvine School says it was honoured to have Premier Danielle Smith come… Read More »

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Agriculture

AgriStability Program deadline extended

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The AgriStability Program has been running for several years to help producers. Usually, the program requires enrolment… Read More »

Alberta crop land from Cold Lake to Medicine Hat experiencing historic dry spell

Southern Alberta Newspaper The mass of Alberta crop land from Cold Lake to Medicine Hat and Lethbridge is experiencing a once-in-50-years dry spell, according to… Read More »

Editorial

There are better tools to make housing more affordable

Federal government ministers have just gathered for their annual late summer cabinet retreat, knowing that housing affordability is a top priority for Canadians. This is… Read More »

Canada dawdles behind OECD members in public housing stock 30 years after Liberals abandon public housing strategy

Canada’s housing crisis is dire. More and more, people are sharing stories of how the high cost of living across Canada is pricing everyday Canadians out… Read More »

Sports

Bow Island softball tournament wild success

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier June 9th–11th marked Bow Island’s annual softball tournament, which saw 16 teams spend the weekend in the hot sun in Bert… Read More »

Burdett teacher inspires with PB at Boston Marathon

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Susan Reimer, a teacher at Burdett School, ran 12 marathons before she managed to obtain a qualifying… Read More »

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