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Ridin’ For Kids Foundation set to raise funds for Emerson Wikkerink this June
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The 6th annual Ridin’ For Kids takes place on Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to close, starting at the Irvine Hotel. This motorcycle charity ride raises funds to support local children financially and emotionally in the Medicine Hat region. This year’s ride is for a little boy named Emerson Wikkerink. Emerson is a happy 4-year old in Bow Island who loves spending time with his big sisters and parents. When he… Read More »
Province seeks more power – will oversee libraries, municipal conduct codes and certain public utility decisions
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers A bill tabled April 2 includes a wide-ranging array of new oversight authority for the province in numerous areas… Read More »
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Cypress Courier
County councillor will vie for board seat on Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Southern Alberta Newspapers Cypress County councillor Robin Kurpjuweit will make his bid to be on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board, as to better represent the region at the federal level. The agenda item came in as a notice of motion at the previous regular council meeting, with intent to be discussed on April 7. The motion asked for council to endorse Kurpjuweit in the… Read More »
Redcliff Recreation Committee highlights: A community in motion
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Redcliff and District Recreation Committee met April 1 to provide an update on its activities and things happening in the community. The team has… Read More »
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- Cypress County Council April 7 meeting highlights
- Advocate says defeated bill shows UCP’s opinion of disabled community
- Cypress County Agricultural Service Board tackles key issues at March meeting
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SMRID announces 14-inch allocation for 2026 irrigation season
St. Mary River Irrigation District Allocation for the 2026 season has been set to 14 inches, from the farm gate, by the St. Mary River… Read More »
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 »
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The Middle East is no longer a reliable energy partner
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is exposing how unreliable Middle East energy supply has become and has opened the door for countries like Canada to… Read More »
In Canada, deficit spending keeps winning elections
Three provinces. Three parties. Three record deficits. When every party runs deficits, ideology isn’t the explanation. The political rewards for spending are. In Alberta, a… Read More »
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County of Forty Mile to host 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games
By Kaylee Hurt Southern Alberta Summer Games The Southern Alberta Summer Games, the longest-running annual multi-sport event in Alberta, will return to the County of… Read More »
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 »