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40 Mile Commentator

Watercraft moratorium necessary to protect infrastructure

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For over 100 years we have taken our waterways and irrigation infrastructure for granted. Aside from tourism and natural beauty their importance is illustrated by the fact that 4.4 per cent of Alberta’s cultivated land within irrigation districts produces 27 per cent of all agriculture products - irrigation is responsible for 46,000 full time equivalent employment positions and produces well over $5 billion to the… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 27, 1884 – The Brandon Mail The CPR sent out two survey parties to the Rockies last… Read More »

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Cypress Courier

RCMP union speaks out against new agency

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By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers The National Police Federation has shared its concerns with Southern Alberta Newspapers about the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 announced March 13 by the Alberta government, that calls for the creation of a new policing agency. The National Police Federation (NPF) is a police union that represents around 20,000 RCMP members serving across Canada and internationally. NPF president… Read More »

Ralston students to take flight on Super T field trip

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ralston School’s Grade 5 students will be taking flight this week as part of their… Read More »

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Agriculture

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 »

Ag production facing huge challenges in North America: Offerdahl

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the 2024 Ag Expo at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge, there… Read More »

Editorial

Is the Trudeau government getting ready to raid your pension fund?

In the United States, the government aspires to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In Canada, our goals are more modest, aiming for… Read More »

Rural communities face higher risk of lung cancer from radon

In 2022, research from the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health made the surprising observation that one in five (or more) Canadian lung cancers are diagnosed in people… Read More »

Sports

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 »

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