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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on January 18, 2024

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter January 17, 1881 - The Bulletin (Edmonton) On Thursday evening last, The Hotel was crowded… Read More »

CEO pay in Canada continues to soar unrestrained

Posted on January 18, 2024

As Canadians struggle with a cost-of-living crisis, Canada’s top CEOs are making more than ever before. The 100 highest-paid CEOs broke every compensation record on… Read More »

Chickens and speed limits notable concerns in 2023

Posted on January 18, 2024

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Bow Island saw a wide range of enforcement throughout the 2023 year, and regionalization of emergency management shows promise for 2024,… Read More »

Bow Island purchases new vehicle for fire department, renews dispatch agreement

Posted on January 18, 2024

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Bow Island Town Council returned for 2024, starting the year off strong with their January 8 meeting. Council passed a motion… Read More »

Forty Mile reeve looks back on 2023, forward to new year

Posted on January 18, 2024

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier 2023 was a year of perseverance and progress within the County of Forty Mile No. 8, said Reeve Stacey Barrows, as… Read More »

Prairie Rose hits a home run with new baseball academy

Posted on January 18, 2024

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Two Prairie Rose schools will be welcoming a step up to the plate with a fresh new Prairie Rose possibility in… Read More »

2023 at a glance for Cypress

Posted on January 11, 2024

August Despite the high temperatures over the July 22-23 weekend, the Hilda Centennial Committee was thrilled to see all of their work bear fruit. “We… Read More »

Belyea second-degree murder trial opened yesterday

Posted on January 11, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers The first local murder trial in southeastern Alberta in nearly three years was scheduled to begin Jan. 8 where Deborah Murril Belyea,… Read More »

Irvine community association prepares for their second year

Posted on January 11, 2024

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The Irvine and District Community Association is among one of the youngest community associations in the area, having just formed in… Read More »

Cypress County ready for a brand new year

Posted on January 11, 2024

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier It’s been a year of firsts for Cypress County. This year, they hosted their first ever Community Connections Business Luncheon, as… Read More »

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