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40 Mile Commentator

St. Michael’s School: Wellness Week and giving back to the community

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers St. Michael’s School had a busy start in the new year with plenty of activities that nourish the body, mind, and sense of community.  Never too young to make a difference, the Grade 3-5 classes organized Wellness Week (February 3-7) for the whole school to partake in. The events of this week included a different theme each day. On… Read More »

Bow Island Buzz: Pathways and lighting discussed at council meeting

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Council met on February 10. One exciting item on the agenda could have town residents heading down a new… Read More »

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Cypress Courier

Cypress County’s new peace officer excited for the expansive opportunity

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Peace officer Jason Schreiber is settling in for what he plans to be a long career helping to keep Cypress County running smoothly. Born and raised in the Medicine Hat area, Schreiber says he’s stayed in the region his whole life. After 17 years as a journeyman auto-body technician however, he decided it was time… Read More »

Growing Cypress: MPC meets, towering item is on the agenda

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers During the February 11 Municipal Planning Commission meeting, application DP 25/01, regarding a tower, was on the agenda. The… Read More »

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Agriculture

Greenhouse association waits in ‘limbo’; will be sending delegate to national conference to discuss tariff impacts

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Municipalities in the southeast are still considering how they will fit into new committee systems… Read More »

More funding helps update irrigation infrastructure

Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta’s commitment to the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program is paying off. In Budget 2024, Alberta’s government increased funding for the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program… Read More »

Editorial

Canada must resist the lure of protectionism, even as U.S. tariffs loom

The United States has delayed its 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for 30 days, giving Ottawa a brief window to assess its economic… Read More »

Will Pierre Poilievre deliver the leadership Canada needs?

Recent news coverage in Canada has been dominated by speculation over who will replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party. It’s… Read More »

Sports

Foremost bull rider makes most of last-minute call to compete

William Barrows is the 2024 Canadian Bullriding Champion By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Foremost’s own William Barrows enjoyed something of… Read More »

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 »

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