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Bow Island Fire Department thrilled with turnout to anniversary open house

Posted on June 15, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Despite the rainy weather, the Bow Island Fire Department opened its doors to the public on June 3 for an afternoon… Read More »

Fewer local voters show up at the polls than 2019

Posted on June 8, 2023

Southern Alberta Newspapers The number of votes across Medicine Hat and surrounding regions came in at fewer than the last couple of elections. The Cypress-Medicine… Read More »

Prairie Rose Public Schools updates its three-year education plan

Posted on June 8, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Superintendent Reagan Weeks presented updates in the Education Plan 2023-2026 to the Prairie Rose Public Schools board… Read More »

Redcliff youth competing in virtual personality pageant for the Americas

Posted on June 8, 2023

By Kendall King Southern Alberta Newspapers A Redcliff teen is finding success in the world of pageantry, and through her platform, is raising awareness of… Read More »

Cypress Country Welcome Centre open for season, better than ever

Posted on June 8, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Located along the Trans-Canada Highway in Walsh, the Cypress County Welcome Centre is pleased to be open for the summer, offering… Read More »

Dunmore Community Society opens outdoor arena

Posted on June 8, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier After years of planning, fundraising, and hard work, the Dunmore Community Association was happy to finally open the doors of the… Read More »

Denying access to bail isn’t “Charter-compliant”

Posted on June 8, 2023

Dear Editor: Re: Pierre Poilievre’s proposed bail reform Mr. Poilievre would deny access to bail for repeat, violent offenders and simply keep them in jail… Read More »

Ivermectin has benefitted world health

Posted on June 8, 2023

Dear Editor: As a response to Gregory R. Cote letter in the Commentator on May 16/23 where he was appalled by Danielle Smith promoting horse… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on June 8, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Friday, June 3, 1910 - Bassano News This week was made notable by rain and snowstorms. The… Read More »

Canadian food retail sales on a downward trajectory

Posted on June 8, 2023

The release of retail data by Statistics Canada last week has provided valuable insights into the dynamic nature of food retailing in Canada. Contrary to… Read More »

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