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Pillar of Seven Persons School retires after 42 years

Posted on November 2, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier In the tapestry of every school, there are rare threads that weave through multiple generations; a sentiment expressed at the retirement… Read More »

Making poverty history!

Posted on November 2, 2023

Dear Editor, Whether it’s poverty on a local or global scale, its impacts are profound. Poverty hurts, it deprives individuals of essential needs like access… Read More »

Alberta Pension Plan figures inflated and misleading

Posted on November 2, 2023

Dear Editor, To the Premier of Alberta, my correspondence today is in reference to your plan to start an Alberta pension plan. My first concern is… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on November 2, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 25, 1900 – The Qu’Appelle Progress In Brandon, a horse belonging to T.L. Orchard escaped from… Read More »

The real people behind the press

Posted on November 2, 2023

It’s no secret that thousands of news stories are published in Canada each day. From local community features to national breaking news stories, the people… Read More »

Minister Horner discusses APP proposal during rural media roundtable

Posted on November 2, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Commentator/Courier Alberta’s President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner addressed rural media outlets on Oct. 17 during a virtual roundtable.… Read More »

Forty Mile reviewing Winnifred water interest, land use

Posted on November 2, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The October 25 Council meeting for the County of Forty Mile No. 8 was a relatively quiet one, with the first… Read More »

Bow Island to enjoy familiar faces on committees

Posted on November 2, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier It’s largely business as usual for Bow Island Council, following their October 23 organizational and regular meetings. The initial organizational meeting… Read More »

Mackenzie Porter headlining CP Holiday Train’s stop in Medicine Hat

Posted on October 26, 2023

Southern Alberta Newspapers The CP Holiday train will be later than usual pulling in to Medicine Hat, but will be carrying hometown country singing star… Read More »

Rural power provider donates $25,000 to Irvine’s Agricultural Discovery Centre

Posted on October 26, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Oct. 17, rural power provider EQUS CEO Andy Metzger, along with staff members, gathered at the… Read More »

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