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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 3, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Friday, August 2, 1901 – The Wetaskiwin Times The big iron mine at Michipicoten, ON… Read More »

Feds reward failure with taxpayer-funded bonuses

Posted on August 3, 2023

Bonuses are for people who exceed in their job, not for people who fail at their job. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland needs to remember that.… Read More »

Foremost Historical Society offers tours of town over July 21-23 rodeo weekend

Posted on August 3, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Between the parade and slack, the Foremost Historical Society offered a chance to get to know some of the history of… Read More »

Burdett solar plan quashed by regulators

Posted on August 3, 2023

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers A plan to build a new solar field beside an existing renewable power facility near Burdett has been rejected… Read More »

New wind project to begin construction

Posted on August 3, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Expected in the first quarter of 2025, ACCIONA Energía has announced the beginning of construction on a new wind project in… Read More »

Pivot Country Fair grateful for community support

Posted on August 3, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The Pivot Country Fair is over for another year, and with 444 entries, this year was a marked success. Participation this… Read More »

Cypress County’s Farm Family of the Year multi-generational operation near Hilda

Posted on July 27, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Beck family – Josh, Jennifer along with children Dannica, Jase and Shay – have been chosen… Read More »

Delegation from VERGE, support for CFSEA in Cypress County

Posted on July 27, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier In the midst of celebrations for the county and its various municipalities, councillors sat down for the July 18 meeting. Council… Read More »

Redcliff Council looks at abandoned wells, event supplies

Posted on July 27, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The Town of Redcliff came together July 17 for one of their singular council meetings during the summer months. It was… Read More »

Cypress County to host fall conference for producers

Posted on July 27, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier As part of an ongoing effort to help businesses connect more within the county, Cypress is getting ready to host their… Read More »

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