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Will Premier Smith revamp the outdated Alberta healthcare system?
Posted on June 15, 2023It’s time to move on. The Alberta election is over: Danielle Smith is the premier, and that means it is time for the politicians to… Read More »
Construction to begin on Foremost Arena
Posted on June 15, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The Foremost and District Agricultural Society is eager to announce that construction on the upcoming indoor arena is soon to be… Read More »
Bow Island Fire Department thrilled with turnout to anniversary open house
Posted on June 15, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Despite the rainy weather, the Bow Island Fire Department opened its doors to the public on June 3 for an afternoon… Read More »
Denying access to bail isn’t “Charter-compliant”
Posted on June 8, 2023Dear Editor: Re: Pierre Poilievre’s proposed bail reform Mr. Poilievre would deny access to bail for repeat, violent offenders and simply keep them in jail… Read More »
Ivermectin has benefitted world health
Posted on June 8, 2023Dear Editor: As a response to Gregory R. Cote letter in the Commentator on May 16/23 where he was appalled by Danielle Smith promoting horse… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on June 8, 2023By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Friday, June 3, 1910 - Bassano News This week was made notable by rain and snowstorms. The… Read More »
Canadian food retail sales on a downward trajectory
Posted on June 8, 2023The release of retail data by Statistics Canada last week has provided valuable insights into the dynamic nature of food retailing in Canada. Contrary to… Read More »
Student Vote program carried out at schools across Alberta
Posted on June 8, 2023By Erika Mathieu Commentator/Courier In classrooms all throughout Alberta, numerous schools participated in the Student Vote Program. The program is a part of CIVIX, a… Read More »
Community Foundation of SE Alberta kicks off spring grants
Posted on June 8, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier At their May 29 Founder’s Day picnic, the Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta (CFSEA) announced the first of their spring grants.… Read More »
Community Foundation celebrates spirit of giving with Founder’s Day Picnic
Posted on June 8, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta (CFSEA) invited previous donors, recipients, and members of the public to join them for their… Read More »