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Top 7 over 70 launches nomination window
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Both nominations and ticket sales are set to begin for this year’s Top 7 Over 70 awards celebrating the contributions of seniors in the region. At the launch event on Feb. 25, dignitaries stopped to commemorate the impact of the local event, which has served as a springboard to bring the initiative far beyond where… Read More »
Regional aerospace company receives federal loan to help boost already state-of-the-art system
By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers A Medicine Hat company says it is best in the world when it comes to ascending drones, or remotely… Read More »
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Cypress Courier
Prairie Rose connects with premier on education priorities
Prairie Rose Public Schools The Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) Board of Trustees and senior leadership recently met with Premier Danielle Smith and Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright to discuss the division’s continued growth and the opportunities and challenges facing public education. During the meeting, trustees shared several examples of how provincial decisions are supporting students and communities across Prairie Rose. The transition to a division-operated student transportation model… Read More »
Cypress County Council meeting highlights: March 3
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The March 3 council meeting for Cypress County brought a mix of routine approvals, community-focused proposals, and critical discussions… Read More »
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310-FARM providing support to Alberta’s agricultural communities
By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers The province’s “one-stop shop” for agricultural inquiries continues to help Albertans source information and connect to the appropriate departments… Read More »
Water security enhanced by improvements to reservoir infrastructure
By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Feb. 18, Alberta’s government released a surprisingly good report about moisture levels throughout the… Read More »
Editorial →
Global energy shocks are about to test Canadian food prices
The conflict in the Middle East could soon show up on your grocery bills. The reason is simple: the Strait of Hormuz moves a huge… Read More »
Ottawa’s gun grab is all about politics
The federal government is once again on a crusade to end legal gun ownership, and no one knows why. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree recently… Read More »
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The “puck” stops here: MHMH to host championship in March
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The U13 Female A Alberta Provincial Championship will be hosted by the Medicine Hat Minor Hockey Association (MHMH) at the Irvine Sports Complex from March… Read More »
Harris, Ouellette key to Riders’ Cup victory
By Bruce Penton Now, just like the rabid fan base that lives and dies with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Canadian Football League fans across the land… Read More »