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Local NDP candidates take aim at UCP pension plans

Posted on April 20, 2023

By Kendall King Southern Alberta Newspapers Local NDP candidates are calling out the province’s UCP government over talk of potentially pulling Alberta from the Canada… Read More »

Boat owners decry Elkwater marina plans

Posted on April 20, 2023

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers Boat owners in Elkwater are calling on the province to halt a major renovation of the provincial park’s marina… Read More »

Alberta’s bat population facing decline due to human activity and spread of disease

Posted on April 20, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As many Albertans looked for local locations to spend their holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic, one attraction… Read More »

No winners in Elkwater Marina debacle

Posted on April 20, 2023

Re: “Boat Owners Dismayed…” April 4, 2023 The boat slip leasers are the only ones contributing to the expenses of maintaining the marina at $700… Read More »

Retirement questions growing concern for Albertans

Posted on April 20, 2023

The National Association of Federal Retirees is calling on the province’s next government to act now to ensure secure, healthy and dignified retirements for Albertans.… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on April 20, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saturday, April 23, 1910 – The Strathmore Standard and Bow Valley Standard When the fire took place… Read More »

Grocery executive profits while Canadians struggle with inflation

Posted on April 20, 2023

The executive board of Loblaws Companies has approved a 10 per cent pay raise, after referring to grocery mogul and billionaire president of Loblaw Companies… Read More »

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Posted on April 20, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and the theme this year for the Parkinson Association of Alberta is… Read More »

North Forty Mile Tourism brings ladies night to Bow Island

Posted on April 20, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The Bow Theater, Noeline Hofman, and good company, all combine for the upcoming and unforgettable Ladies Night. This special evening is… Read More »

Grant Hunter hosts Taber-Warner campaign launch in Coaldale

Posted on April 20, 2023

By  Erika Mathieu Southern Alberta Newspapers MLA for the Taber-Warner riding, Grant Hunter, officially announced his candidacy for re-election as an MLA for the United… Read More »

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