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Rural and Indigenous sites to play vital role in growing tourism industry in Alberta

Posted on October 12, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Commentator/Courier Continued efforts and funding into rural and Indigenous tourist destinations and experiences continue to be a prioritize for the Minister of… Read More »

Southern Alberta Newspapers place in AWNA’s 2022 Better Newspaper Competition

Posted on October 12, 2023

Southern Alberta Newspapers Two publications in the Southern Alberta Newspapers family placed in the top three in several categories at the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association’s… Read More »

Campbell featured as one of News Media Canada’s “Champions”

Posted on October 12, 2023

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com Former Bow Island Commentator publisher Coleen Campbell has stepped back from the media industry enjoying a well-deserved semi-retirement, but her… Read More »

Etzikom Museum finished great season, looks to future

Posted on October 12, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The end of the summer brings the end of the season for the Etzikom Historical Windmill Museum and Interpretive Centre. “We… Read More »

Bow Island enjoys harvest festival

Posted on October 12, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Bow Island’s Harvest Festival, despite some cold and rainy weather, still brought the community in for a day of fun and… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, October 4, 1888 – The Brandon Mail The bibulous (fond of alcoholic beverages) W. Evans was… Read More »

We tell the stories that matter to you

Posted on October 5, 2023

Main Street has changed. There was a time when you could find just about everything needed at a locally-owned shop. If it didn’t have exactly… Read More »

Bow Island tourism centre to shine bright

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier At the Sept. 25 Town Council meeting, a motion was passed for new lights for the Visitor Centre. “We approved the… Read More »

Cowboy poets ride in from all over for annual show

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The Medicine Hat Cowboy Poetry Foundation is determined to keep their art alive, and invites everyone for a day of western… Read More »

County of Forty Mile considers boat docks, gravel levy

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier There were many discussions over the course of the day, as the County of Forty Mile No. 8 gathered for their… Read More »

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