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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 »

Specialty programs proving popular in Prairie Rose

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This year marks the highest enrolment in speciality programs in Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) history. Overall,… Read More »

Redcliff considers boat launch, speed limits

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The end of the month is a touch quieter, but there is still plenty to get down for the Town of… Read More »

Armed Forces honour fallen hero at Highway 1 rest stop

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier T he Ranchland Teepee Rest Area, 17 kilometres west of Brooks, now features a memorial for the life, and sacrifice, of… Read More »

Local Improvement Levy concerning for Winnifred water users

Posted on October 5, 2023

This project represents the first attempt by Forty Mile County to utilize the new Local Improvement Levy taxation powers granted in the Municipal Government Act… 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 »

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