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40 Mile Commentator

Forty Mile Fire Service: Training hard and engaged in the community

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By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Mark Myra, Regional Fire Chief, Forty Mile Fire Service, has a “chilling” revelation to share, “This year 28 of our members participated in a technical ice rescue course.” This team battles hot fires, cold waters, and every situation in between to help keep people, residences, and businesses safe. With Fire Prevention Week underway, let’s take a look at what… Read More »

Bow Island Fire Department to the rescue!

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers On June 6, Hiebert Cabinets went up in flames, driving a fast response from all the members of the… Read More »

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Cypress Courier

Prairie Rose Public Schools is looking for substitute bus drivers

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By Samantha Johnson Prairie Rose Public Schools Content Writer Substitute bus drivers are needed through Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) for extracurricular activities and field trips during school days and on weekends as well as to cover morning and afternoon routes. As a Class 2 license and S endorsement is required, PRPS will train at no cost to the driver with a wage being paid… Read More »

Soil moisture reserves rebounding across parts of province

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Soil moisture levels thanks to a relatively wet early fall have allowed soil moisture reserves to rebound dramatically across… Read More »

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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

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 »

National Newspaper Week is about supporting local journalism

According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Digital News Report 2024, Canadians’ trust in news is 39 per cent. For comparison, Americans’… 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 »

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