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Cypress County’s solar debate with Aura Power comes under bizarre conditions

Posted on September 21, 2023

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers A plan to place thousands of solar panels on dry farmland south of Medicine Hat is advancing with semi-formal… Read More »

Winnifred raw water project costly for residents

Posted on September 21, 2023

In Winnifred, with the arrival of irrigation water, our new motto is “water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink”. This is because our County… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on September 21, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, September 17, 1908 – Advertiser and Central Alberta News Wanted: 40 billy goats to butt our… Read More »

Feds should cut spending, but don’t hold your breath

Posted on September 21, 2023

Cutting back on Big Macs so you can spend more on beef Wellingtons isn’t saving money. Taxpayers want to be optimistic as Treasury Board President… Read More »

Supports available for struggling ag producers

Posted on September 21, 2023

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com For struggling producers dealing with the effects of drought across the region, support is available and can be accessed through… Read More »

Bow Island purchases new truck, plans for tree planting

Posted on September 21, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier With summer over, harvest is in full swing, and Bow Island Council was back to business with their September 11 Council… Read More »

Forty Mile to invite communities to Coffee with Council

Posted on September 21, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier An opportunity for residents to ask their questions and raise their concerns, the councillors of the County of Forty Mile are… Read More »

Expanding horizons and minds a focus at Prairie Rose

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From flights, to firefighting, to expanding the agricultural mind, Prairie Rose Public Schools superintendent Reagan Weeks has… Read More »

Premier praises successes at Agriculture Discovery Centre

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Agriculture Discovery Centre at Irvine School says it was honoured to have Premier Danielle Smith come… Read More »

Cypress County looks at meeting dates, new command unit

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With summer officially behind us, Cypress County is looking over the past harvest season and into the… Read More »

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