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Bow Island’s Gordon Reynolds named a 2026 Top 7 Over 70 recipient

Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta Longtime community leader Gordon Reynolds has been named one of Southeast Alberta’s 2026 Top 7 Over 70 recipients, recognizing years of service and his continued commitment to strengthening Bow Island.  For the past 10 to 15 years, Reynolds has been actively involved in numerous initiatives important to the community and region, including the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association, North 40… Read More »

Foremost Theatrical Society marks 55 years with “Hurry Hard” running Nov. 26-28

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers For 55 years, the Foremost Theatrical Society has brought live performance to the community, and this year’s production is… Read More »

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David Carter named a 2026 Top 7 Over 70 recipient

Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta At 92 years old, author, historian and former MLA David Carter continues to demonstrate that service, learning, and sharing knowledge have no retirement age.  Carter has been named one of Southeast Alberta’s 2026 Top 7 Over 70™ recipients, recognizing the contributions he continues to make well beyond the age of 70.  An accomplished author and historian, David Carter has written… Read More »

40-year time capsule highlights centennial celebrations at Redcliff Legion

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Redcliff Legion celebrated its 100th anniversary the weekend of Oct. 17-18, complete with opening… Read More »

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Applicants and mentors called upon to get involved in Young Agrarians

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Young Agrarians, a program that helps new farmers develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed… Read More »

AFA celebrates successful harvest season in southern Alberta

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers For those in the south, this year’s harvest and crop prospects are encouraging.  That’s according to Aaron Stein, executive… Read More »

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Alberta chose Canada, now Canada needs to choose Alberta

Albertans have overwhelmingly rejected moving toward a binding referendum on separation. That is good news for Alberta and for the rest of the country. Alberta… Read More »

Food warning labels are changing what we buy

For years, Canadians have wondered why so many packaged foods contain so much sodium, sugar or saturated fat. Health Canada may have found a remarkably… Read More »

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Former pro boxer Joel Mills returns to Bow Island Elementary

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Students at Bow Island Elementary School received a lesson in fitness, focus, and perseverance on Monday, Oct. 5, when… Read More »

Southern Alberta Summer Games results posted

Southern Alberta Newspapers The 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games, hosted in Bow Island and the County of Forty Mile from July 8-11, are now in… Read More »

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