Current Temperature
6.5°C
Log In
40 Mile Commentator
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers October 14, 1886 – Qu’Appelle Progress The Vidette is making claims about the meanness and lack of moral calibre of the Progress reporter. Has anybody connected with the little sheet printed in the valley got any kind of calibre anyway? On the seventh, George Garnett was tried in Regina for the robbery of the Prince Albert Mail. After… Read More »
Even with minimum wage hikes, workers are falling behind
On Oct. 1, the minimum wage increased in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island. All other provinces except Alberta brought in increases earlier this… Read More »
More Commentator Headlines
Cypress Courier
100-megawatt solar array project approved in Southeast Alberta
By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers Another major solar power project has been approved in Southeast Alberta. Alderson Solar, located northwest of the Hamlet of Suffield, was first discussed in 2016 by German renewables firm, “hep,” but was only put before regulators in late 2022. Last April, the Alberta Utilities Commission rendered a decision report and on Oct. 3, issued its approval decision. The 100-megawatt… Read More »
MP Motz argues Trudeau Liberals need to go
By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On September 24, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tabled a non-confidence motion in the House of… Read More »
More Courier Headlines
- Cypress County briefs: council looks for update on Highway 3 twinning
- HALO ready to hit the skies with student-built Vans RV-12
- Prairie Rose Public Schools is looking for substitute bus drivers
Agriculture →
Third annual Alberta Agricultural Societies Day Sept. 21
On September 21 Alberta will recognize the incredible work of its 292 Agricultural Societies, which play an essential role in fostering community spirit across the… Read More »
Southern Alberta remains at stage 4 of 5 for drought watch
Southern Alberta Newspapers Drought status has been lowered in much of Alberta after the entire province was considered at very high risk of water supply… Read More »
Editorial →
Even with minimum wage hikes, workers are falling behind
On Oct. 1, the minimum wage increased in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island. All other provinces except Alberta brought in increases earlier this… Read More »
Real people reporting real news
It’s no secret that thousands of news stories are published in Canada each day. From local community features to national breaking news stories, the real… Read More »
Sports →
Little League revival in southern Alberta
By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Major A Little League Championships were held in Taber during the first weekend of… Read More »
Tigers fans exalted by team’s intent to bid on 2026 Memorial Cup
By James Tubb Southern Alberta Newspapers Adam Jones got chills July 31 thinking about Medicine Hat hosting a Memorial Cup. The lifelong fan and former… Read More »