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Suffield Community Assoc. AGM highlights

Posted on March 1, 2016

By Tim Kalinowski The Suffield Community Association hosted its AGM last Thursday evening at the community hall. Coun. Alf Belyea from Cypress County was also… Read More »

25 years since end of first Gulf War

Posted on March 1, 2016

By Jamie Rieger Twenty-five years ago on Sunday, the guns were laid to rest and a ceasefire declared, marking the end of the first Gulf… Read More »

PHOTO BY JAMIE RIEGER - Dustin McGarry, who recently took over the helm as fire chief for the County of Forty Mile, gave council a review of what has been keeping him busy in his first weeks on the job.

Notes from Feb 10 County of Forty Mile council meeting

Posted on February 23, 2016

By Jamie Rieger Utilities The new bulk water systems the county has installed are proving to be a good investment, according to Utility officer, Stewart… Read More »

Cypress County council briefs

Posted on February 23, 2016

By Tim Kalinowski Offsite levies going up in Cypress County hamlets? Offsite levies in Cypress County’s hamlets were on the table for discussion at last… Read More »

Scouts and guides week proclaimed in Redcliff

Posted on February 23, 2016

By Tim Kalinowski Mayor Ernie Reimer signed a Proclamation recognizing Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Week Feb. 21-27 in Redcliff at a special ceremony in… Read More »

Ag. societies part of our heritage

Posted on February 23, 2016

By Jamie Rieger This week, our community newspapers are celebrating the values of traditional country living and cowboy culture. The Special Section recognizes the people… Read More »

Gloves come off in county water debate

Posted on February 23, 2016

By Tim Kalinowski Dunmore was ground zero for a major debate on Cypress County council last Tuesday as councillors did not pull any punches on… Read More »

Effects of El Nino to be felt well into spring

Posted on February 23, 2016

J.W. Schnarr Southern Alberta Newspapers One of the strongest El Nino weather patterns on record could contribute to a warm, dry spring, and that could… Read More »

RES looking to build wind energy project in county

Posted on February 23, 2016

By Jamie Rieger The location has been determined, land agreements have been signed, and studies being done for a new wind energy project being proposed… Read More »

Rollover sends Seven Persons resident to hospital

Posted on February 18, 2016

A 26 year-old women from the Seven Persons area is lucky to be alive after sustaining serious injuries in a single vehicle rollover on Feb.… Read More »

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