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AWARE group sounds warning about water issues

Posted on April 25, 2024

We all need water. But will it be available for everyone this summer?  Last year in Alberta, several agricultural states of emergency were declared across… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on April 25, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 25, 1888 – The Calgary Weekly Herald In Winnipeg, the sensational Union Bank robbery will be ventilated… Read More »

Say it ain’t so! Politician reports faltering trust in the media

Posted on April 25, 2024

In his most recent newsletter, Martin Shields, MP for southern Alberta’s Bow River riding, delivered a blunt assessment of the deteriorating quality of life in… Read More »

Have your say on Bow River Reservoir options

Posted on April 25, 2024

Alberta Government Albertans can give feedback on options to help reduce the impact of flood and drought on the Bow River. The Bow River is… Read More »

Seven Persons Academy for the Fine Arts honing artistic skills for youth

Posted on April 25, 2024

By Heather Cameron Commentator/Courier Seven Persons Academy For The Fine Arts is run out of Seven Persons School and is for the students in grades… Read More »

County of 40 Mile promoting mobile app

Posted on April 25, 2024

By Heather Cameron Commentator/Courier The County of 40 Mile Mobile App allows ratepayers/users to access information about the County quickly as well as receive real… Read More »

Water management report suggests weir on the South Saskatchewan

Posted on April 25, 2024

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers A report on potential storage projects by Alberta’s irrigation districts suggests Medicine Hat should look at building a weir… Read More »

Dry year: Uncertainty abides, hope grows

Posted on April 25, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The growing season is at hand, and for months the forecast has been bleak. Heat… Read More »

Blues at the Bow tuning up for 31st season in historic venue

Posted on April 25, 2024

By Heather Cameron Commentator/Courier Blues at the Bow is a non-profit organization that puts on an annual live concert series at the historic Bow Theatre,… Read More »

Cypress County shares 2023 ag service board report

Posted on April 18, 2024

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers The Cypress County agricultural service board made its annual report to council on April 3 as part of the… Read More »

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