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Merged southeast chambers should ease membership for all

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers A new regional Chamber of Commerce may better connect businesses operating in Brooks and Medicine Hat, officials with the… Read More »

Seven Persons starts their engines for holiday cheer

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Preparations are underway for their annual Candy Cane Run, which will see Santa Claus and Seven Persons Fire team up to… Read More »

County won’t put Westar Landfill site up for auction

Posted on December 14, 2023

Southern Alberta Newspapers A former landfill that caught on fire 10 years ago and is still subject to environmental monitoring will not move to a… Read More »

Cypress looks toward new year in last meeting of 2023

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier December 5 marked the last meeting of Cypress County Council for 2023, with much on the mind of the council as… Read More »

Improvement levy creating hardships for Winnifred property owners

Posted on December 14, 2023

Winnifred property owners have now been informed by the County of Forty Mile of the terms of payment that will be required of them when… Read More »

The Geminid Meteor Shower

Posted on December 14, 2023

Gary Boyle The annual Geminid meteor shower will peak on the night of  Dec. 13 into the morning of the 14th. This shower will produce… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter December 10, 1884 – The Calgary Weekly Herald Prince Albert is ahead of Calgary in… Read More »

Politicians must stop weaponizing food prices for political gain

Posted on December 14, 2023

In an era where food inflation has become a contentious political issue, it’s all too tempting for politicians to target the grocery industry. Sadly, that’s… Read More »

Roger’s strike impacting holiday sugar supply

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An ongoing strike at the Roger’s Sugar refinery in Vancouver has reduced the supply of… Read More »

St. Michael’s School enjoys successful school auction

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier St. Michael’s School in Bow Island hosted their annual supper and school auction on December 1, and are endlessly grateful to… Read More »

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