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Time to rethink our thirsty lawns?
“Whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting over!” Words made famous by John Wayne in an old western movie. We are in a water shortage situation with no short term end in sight? As we prepare for using our most precious resource more wisely we could lend an ear and eye to what other communities have attempted? Mission B.C. initiated an “ugly lawn”… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 27, 1894 – Moose Jaw Times A young man, who shall not be named, went east to… Read More »
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Cypress Courier
Administrative Assistants wear many hats to keep schools running smoothly
By Samantha Johnson Prairie Rose Public Schools Content Writer The first person most people encounter on entering a school is the Administrative Assistant and last Wednesday, April 24, was Administrative Professional’s Day and a time to honour and celebrate these unsung heroes. They are the go-to person for staff and students for many things, including first-aid, helping in classrooms, with school events, fundraisers, buying presents… Read More »
New large-scale solar plant approved by Utilities Commission
Southern Alberta Newspapers Another solar mega project has been approved with no added restrictions or requirements for six weeks after a pause on renewable energy… Read More »
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- Pembina Pipelines gets OK for solar system at Empress plant in Cypress County
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Alberta Innovates helping businesses succeed
By Heather Cameron Commentator/Courier Research in RINSA: Opportunities for Value Addition in Agri-Food Industries was hosted recently by Lethbridge College in partnership with the Regional… Read More »
Farming still viable for entry-level producers: Andjelic
By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The 2024 Farming Smarter Conference and Trade Show, which was held recently at the Sandman… Read More »
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Food insecurity in Canada at a crisis stage
There are various metrics to assess a nation’s wealth, and one telling indicator is the proportion of disposable income that its citizens spend on food.… Read More »
Say it ain’t so! Politician reports faltering trust in the media
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 »
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U13 Foremost Flyers soar to provincials
By Brylan Span Commentator/Courier The U13 Foremost Flyers hockey team has had a season to remember, and they still have more memories to make. The… Read More »
Byam looks back on USports career; forward to pro career
By Brylan Span Commentator/Courier The end of an outstanding USports volleyball career is coming to an end this year for former Bow Island resident Chris… Read More »