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Issues separatists do not want to discuss – Part 8
Issue Seventeen: Indigenous Peoples Treaties with Indigenous Nations were all made between each of the Nations and the Crown, in right of Canada, before 1905, when Alberta first existed. The land we now call Alberta was, and still is, subject to Treaties 4, 6,7,8, and 10. The numbered Treaties are some of the documents comprising Canada’s Constitution. We are all Treaty people, but Alberta is… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers July 24, 1884 – The Brandon Mail Mr. Fegan, who was over in May, is coming out again,… Read More »
More Commentator Headlines
- Canada pays a high price for not having enough pipelines
- Beth Cash, AFSC Women in Ag winner, honoured at Calgary Stampede
- Nearly $120K raised for Bow Island child with rare condition
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If You Haven’t Been to Old Man River Brewing Yet, Is It Even Actually Summer?
Nothing brings people together quite like a meticulously crafted beer enjoyed in a beautiful setting. For craft beer enthusiasts and casual patrons alike, finding a… Read More »
ICYMI Discover the Hidden Side of Lethbridge at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, a family searching for outdoor activities, or someone passionate about conservation, the Helen Schuler Nature Centre has something amazing waiting… Read More »
Cypress Courier
Rev up for a good cause at the Schuler Community Second Annual Poker Rally and Car Show
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 26, when the Schuler community comes together for its Second Annual Poker Rally and Car Show. This family-friendly event promises a full day of good food, hot rides, and community spirit, all in support of a worthy cause. The day kicks off with Poker Rally registration at 9 a.m. at the UFA Card Lock… Read More »
County will put $800K toward engineering for Dunmore Wastewater project
Southern Alberta Newspapers The Dunmore Wastewater project is moving forward as Cypress County council has approved engineering consulting services with a budget of $800,000. The… Read More »
More Courier Headlines
- Carter secures Max Gibb Award at SASG
- Pest control going strong in Cypress County despite delays
- MP Motz hosting Community BBQ
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Medicine Hat Speedway: Southern Alberta’s Home for High-Octane Family Fun
Zoom over to the Speedway for family fun! Looking for things to do in Medicine Hat this summer that get the whole family cheering? The… Read More »
Agriculture →
Beth Cash, AFSC Women in Ag winner, honoured at Calgary Stampede
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers This year the Calgary Stampede, in support of the United Nations and Food and Agriculture Organization International Year of the Woman… Read More »
Horsefly Spillway successfully diverts high flows during significant early-season rain event
St. Mary River Irrigation District For the first time since the project’s inception in 2020, the Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway was successfully operated to divert… Read More »
Editorial →
Canada pays a high price for not having enough pipelines
Canada isn’t short of oil. It’s short of enough customers competing to buy it. Canada possesses the world’s third-largest proven oil reserves, yet for decades… Read More »
The world is sleepwalking into disaster
“Fool around and find out” is the polite rendering of the popular FAFO acronym. It’s usually associated with people making foolish choices and suffering horrible… Read More »
Sports →
Carter secures Max Gibb Award at SASG
Cypress County Linda Carter won bronze in darts July 9 at the Southern Alberta Summer Games, but the Cypress County senior will tell you being… Read More »
Southern Alberta Summer Games upcoming events
Town of Bow Island The 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games arrive this week in the County of Forty Mile No. 8 from July 8-11. Here’s… Read More »