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40 Mile Commentator
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers September 14, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times The man on horseback who frantically tried to overtake Monday’s train failed and our reporter finally saw him in town on Wednesday. Blueberries are being brought into town daily, they are plentiful and of a large size this year. That alone says our district has been free of frost thus far.… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers September 14, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times The man on horseback who frantically tried to overtake Monday’s train… Read More »
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Cypress Courier
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By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The province of Alberta is investing $10 million over three years to create more spaces to train mental health professionals. The investment will go toward the creation of 761 new seats in programs dedicated to in-demand mental health professions. Impacted programs include psychiatric nursing, psychology, social work, child and youth care and addiction counselling. Fifty… Read More »
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Agriculture →
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 »
Cypress ag field staff targeting weeds
By Heather Cameron Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the Cypress County Agricultural Service Board Meeting that took place on June 25, Agricultural Supervisor Lisa Sulz… Read More »
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