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By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers More than 50 protestors wearing red and waving Canadian flags stood across the street from MLA Justin Wright’s constituency office during a Stampede barbecue attended by Premier Danielle Smith on July 25. The demonstration was held to show support against provincial separatist ideologies while showing pride to be Canadian. The demonstrators, including members of AWARE Medicine Hat, say they… Read More »
Bus service offering daily trips to Calgary from downtown Medicine Hat
By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers Residents of Southeastern Alberta will have more transportation options to get to the Stampede City as an additional bus… Read More »
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Cypress Courier
Cowboy of the skies: HALO honours passing of original air ambulance pilot
Southern Alberta Newspapers Grant Fletcher, who piloted HALO’s very first life-saving mission in 2007 and continued his career until his retirement in 2023, has passed away. On July 28 over social media HALO Air Ambulance honoured Fletcher, who throughout his career flew numerous missions throughout the region. “He carried out his duties as a helicopter pilot with unmatched professionalism, skill and grace,” reads the tribute.… Read More »
Province looking for feedback on implementing annual paid passes for watercraft
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s government is looking for ideas on how to best continue to fight the threat… Read More »
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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 →
Want better education? Start by trusting parents
Canada’s education system is failing too many students—not just because of declining test scores or pandemic disruptions. At the heart of the problem is a… Read More »
Canadian youth growing tired of climate alarmism
For years, climate change has dominated the worldview of many young people, instilling a sense of urgency, fear and moral responsibility. In schools and media,… Read More »
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Town slo-pitch tournament another success
Southern Alberta Newspapers The 11th Annual Slo-Pitch tournament was truly something special. Thanks to the incredible support from the Town of Bow Island Public Works,… Read More »
Sliding into a successful Skate-a-Thon
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Foremost Sage Club issues a huge thank you and reports great success with the 2025 Skate-a-Thon. “We’d like… Read More »