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Rents continue to push inflation up, and that’s bad for homeowners

Posted on July 25, 2024

The latest numbers show inflation rising from 2.7 per cent in April to 2.9 per cent in May. It’s a small increase but a move… Read More »

Several workplace safety charges laid against irrigation district over 2022 drowning

Posted on July 25, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers The Eastern Irrigation District faces 10 workplace safety charges after a diver drowned while working on irrigation works in 2022. The charges,… Read More »

New surveillance teams to help fight rural crime

Posted on July 25, 2024

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Two surveillance teams have been launched to help the RCMP fight rural crime in Alberta. The teams - one… Read More »

Spies, Smoke and tons of TNT: Suffield’s role in Cold War research remembered 60 years later

Posted on July 25, 2024

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers Sixty years ago this month, the order was given, and 500 tons of dynamite was touched off on the… Read More »

Elkwater ready to celebrate Canada Day in style

Posted on June 27, 2024

Heather Cameron The community of Elkwater, Alberta will be quite busy on the weekend of July 1, 2024. “We have lots of individuals stepping up… Read More »

Lots of community partner volunteers came out for Drone Games 2024

Posted on June 6, 2024

By Samantha Johnson Prairie Rose Public Schools Content Writer The third annual Drone Games took place at Eagle Butte High School on Monday, May 27.… Read More »

Medicine Hat man charged for allegedly exposing himself at River Valley Park

Posted on June 6, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers Twenty-two-year-old Gabriel Davidson has been charged with committing an indecent act after it was reported the Medicine Hat man exposed his genitals… Read More »

Cypress County Council meeting briefs from May 22

Posted on June 6, 2024

By Heather Cameron Commentator/Courier The following are selected briefs from the Cypress County Council meeting that took place on May 22. Bylaw 2024/10 Land Use… Read More »

Pinder-Walter in contention for 2024 Inspire Award

Posted on June 6, 2024

By Heather Cameron Commentator/Courier Carrah Pinder-Walter of Redcliff, Alta. is a nominee for the 2024 Inspire Award offered by the Women in Business Committee of… Read More »

AUPE preparing for mass bargaining with numerous town halls

Posted on June 6, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers Public service workers in Alberta are gearing up for bargaining this year with 52 town halls beginning next month across the province… Read More »

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