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Local figure skating champion continues to shine
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Jewel Geldreich, a local rising star in the world of figure skating, is making waves with her recent achievements and her ability to inspire young athletes. Representing the Foremost Figure Skating Club and Cypress School of Skating, she has been skating since the age of three and has grown into a formidable competitor. One of her most recent competitions… Read More »
Highlights of the County of Forty Mile’s July 23 council meeting
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The County of Forty Mile No. 8 held its regular council meeting on July 23. The meeting covered a… Read More »
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Cypress Courier
Manyberries Rodeo greatly exceeds the highest expectations
By Ryan Dahlman Southern Alberta Newspaper Anyone who was near Manyberries saw it — an impressive influx of people all celebrating one of Alberta’s favourite pastimes - rodeo. After a 25-year hiatus, the Manyberries Rodeo was back with a vengeance, strong as a bucking bull. Pearl Jones, Rodeo Committee Secretary and Fundraising Chair, said they had absolutely no idea how popular the event would be.… Read More »
Cypress County Council explores economic growth and infrastructure improvements
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Cypress County Council’s meeting on August 19 discussed several initiatives aimed at strengthening the region’s economic future and addressing… Read More »
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- Lace up and make a difference at the Redcliff Coal Burner 5K F-RUN-draiser on Sept. 27
- Starkevich’s Forever Grasslands showcases local nature’s beauty at the Esplanade
- Fall 2025 Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta grant cycle now open
Agriculture →
New resource encourages Albertans to explore crops across the province
Ag for Life Whether you’re driving down a busy highway or taking a scenic backroad, Alberta is bursting with fields full of growing crops. But… Read More »
Dry trend remains despite end-of-June rainfall
Southern Alberta Newspapers Heavy rain at the end of June lessened drought conditions in some parts of southern Alberta, but didn’t reverse a long-term dry… Read More »
Editorial →
Trump’s plan to revive U.S. factories is doomed to fail
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs won’t deliver the jobs he promised. The factories needed to replace imports will take years to build and America lacks… Read More »
Canada’s chance to shine is slipping away
Canada Day felt different this year. With wars raging in Europe and the Middle East, shifting geopolitical fault lines, and unstable leadership in the West,… Read More »
Sports →
Manyberries Rodeo greatly exceeds the highest expectations
By Ryan Dahlman Southern Alberta Newspaper Anyone who was near Manyberries saw it — an impressive influx of people all celebrating one of Alberta’s favourite… Read More »
Participation and excitement high at the Canadian Handgun Nationals
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The sound of precision echoed in Taber from July 28 to August 3 as 450 competitors from across Canada… Read More »