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Local photographer brightening peoples’ days with portrait initiative

Posted on April 8, 2020

*CORRECTION-There was incorrect information in the  April 7 published version. The initiative should have said "The  Porch-rait Sessions" and not "The Portrait Sessions."* By Justin… Read More »

Bow Island Evangelical Free Church is here to help locals in uncertain times

Posted on April 8, 2020

Submitted by Kyla Todd, administrative support Bow Island Evangelical Free Church To our Community, We at Bow Island Evangelical Free Church want our community to… Read More »

RCMP encouraging citizens to report suspicious activity

Posted on April 8, 2020

Commentator/Courier During these trying times RCMP would also like to remind everyone to report any suspicious activity, keep their vehicles locked and any valuable items… Read More »

CFSEA creates COVID-19 Response Fund

Posted on April 8, 2020

Commentator/Courier The Community Foundations of Southeastern Alberta (responded)has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by creating a response fund. The COVID-19 Response Fund for Southeast Alberta… Read More »

Bow Island deferring utility bills for three months

Posted on April 8, 2020

Commentator/Courier The Province of Alberta has requested that each municipality to provide deferrals of utility payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Town of Bow Island council… Read More »

County of Forty Mile fire services have taken measures for their members

Posted on April 8, 2020

By Justin Seward Commentator/Courier The County of Forty Mile fire departments have taken measures to ensure their members are staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.… Read More »

Rolling Pin Bakery now a take-out only option

Posted on April 8, 2020

By Justin Seward Commentator/Courier Bow Island’s Rolling Pin Bakery will operate under certain guidelines through these uncertain times. The downtown bakery and its owners are… Read More »

Back Forty Foods taking safety measures, seeing more efficient shoppers

Posted on April 8, 2020

By Justin Seward Commentator/Courier Like many other businesses, Foremost’s Back Forty Foods grocery store has had to make adjustments amid the current world health crisis… Read More »

Prairie Rose School Division avoids substantial layoffs with support staff

Posted on April 8, 2020

By Justin Seward Commentator/Courier Prairie Rose School Division was a part of all the school divisions across the province that are affected by the recent… Read More »

Forty Mile has second confirmed COVID-19 case

Posted on April 5, 2020

Commentator/Courier The County of Forty Mile has its  second confirmed case of COVID-19 as of April 5. Cypress County still has one confirmed case. The… Read More »

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