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MonkeyJunk returns to Blues at the Bow
Posted on August 17, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier An unusual Friday night show for the Bow Theatre, award-winning blues band MonkeyJunk promises an unforgettable experience on August 25th. “Since… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on August 10, 2023By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, August 6, 1908 – Taber Free Press It will be a fight to the finish against… Read More »
Strengthening property rights part of the answer to Canada’s housing crunch
Posted on August 10, 2023Housing is a big issue for Canadians. Even though house prices fell slightly after the pandemic, it’s still tough for young families to find and… Read More »
Promoting career pathways among top priorities in Smith’s mandate letter to education minister
Posted on August 10, 2023By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Establishing an online career counselling website to assist students and their parents with exploring career and post-secondary… Read More »
Alberta NDP calls for investigation into members’ fees at the doctor’s office
Posted on August 10, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The official opposition are increasingly concerned about lack of word from the province in regards to exclusivity and instances of member’s-only… Read More »
Foremost Rodeo results are in, cowboy spirit rides on
Posted on August 10, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier For its third year in July instead of June, the Foremost Rodeo is thrilled to have their numbers and officially call… Read More »
TB an ever-present global threat
Posted on August 3, 2023TB continues to be the most deadly overlooked infectious disease, killing 1.6 million people a year. Overlooked to the point that a new vaccine for… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on August 3, 2023By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Friday, August 2, 1901 – The Wetaskiwin Times The big iron mine at Michipicoten, ON… Read More »
Feds reward failure with taxpayer-funded bonuses
Posted on August 3, 2023Bonuses are for people who exceed in their job, not for people who fail at their job. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland needs to remember that.… Read More »
Foremost Historical Society offers tours of town over July 21-23 rodeo weekend
Posted on August 3, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Between the parade and slack, the Foremost Historical Society offered a chance to get to know some of the history of… Read More »