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HALO’s new helicopter took flight on June 29
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HALO Air Ambulance’s latest helicopter is taking to the skies, coming online officially as the new HALO-1. Introduced at a special event in February, the new craft began use for emergency medical calls as of June 29, marking a significant operational milestone for HALO. On June 29, HALO-1 completed its inaugural emergency medical scene call… Read More »
Blues at the Bow celebrates 32 seasons of world-class entertainment
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Bow Island’s Blues at the Bow (BATBOW) is celebrating its 32nd season, a milestone that speaks to its legacy in the community – and beyond. Since its founding,… Read More »
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Schuler Poker Rally and Car Show coming up on July 26
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Get ready! The Schuler Community Association’s (SCA) Poker Rally & Car Show is on July 26. This year adds a fun new twist. Elise, a SCA representative, explains, “Schuler has hosted a Car show for seven years, however, this is the first poker rally. The rally will travel down Highway 41, stopping at points to draw a card for your poker hand(s). We will end in Schuler for the car… Read More »
CFSEA report tackles unique needs of rural communities
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is taking a close look at what rural communities… Read More »
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Tariffs threats fuelling trade uncertainty for potato industry
By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com F or an industry that primarily exports eighty-five per cent of its product annually, Alberta potato producers are worried about… Read More »
Safety and efficiency key factors in Highway 3 Twinning
By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tenille Miller, Director of Advancement for the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association, says that Stage… Read More »
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Removing interprovincial trade barriers is more political theatre than economic action
The Trump administration’s tariff war on the world economy has highlighted a long-standing tension in Canadian federalism: so-called interprovincial trade barriers. Federal and provincial politicians… Read More »
Carney’s spending makes Trudeau look like a cheapskate
Prime Minister Mark Carney was sold to Canadians as the grown-up in the room, the one who’d restore order after Justin Trudeau’s reckless deficits. Instead,… Read More »
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Town slo-pitch tournament another success
Southern Alberta Newspapers The 11th Annual Slo-Pitch tournament was truly something special. Thanks to the incredible support from the Town of Bow Island Public Works,… Read More »
Sliding into a successful Skate-a-Thon
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Foremost Sage Club issues a huge thank you and reports great success with the 2025 Skate-a-Thon. “We’d like… Read More »