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Town of Bow Island July 28 council meeting highlights
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Town of Bow Island’s council gathered on July 28 to review a busy agenda that touched on regional athletics, road maintenance, provincial funding, and a community celebration. Here are the highlights. Southern Alberta Summer Games Report Russ Tanner and Kaylee Hurt presented a report on the Southern Alberta Summer Games, sharing strong participation numbers from across the region.… Read More »
A former Bow Island councillor passes away
Town of Bow Island The Town of Bow Island council and staff are saddened to hear of the passing of a former councillor, Nan MacLean,… Read More »
More Commentator Headlines
- Major payment issues come with AISH-to-ADAP transition
- Application window opens for $107M in provincial scholarship-type funding
- Sugar beet growers show what a century of practice looks like
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ICYMI Giant Roadside Attractions to See Across Alberta – the Food Edition!
Let's explore some of Alberta's most iconic food-themed roadside attractions, discover how to get there, and learn where to satisfy your taste buds or how… Read More »
These Quaint Cabins in Mountain View Literally Have a Front-Row Seat to the Rockies
Mountain Haven in Alberta is an ideal escape with modern comfort, nearby attractions, frontier history, and easy adventure. A mountain trip can be hard to… Read More »
Cypress Courier
‘Everything on the table’ to combat U.S. tariffs – except oil, says Smith
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Premier Danielle Smith sees the United States as a threat to Canada’s energy independence worth combating through the construction of a new eastbound pipeline. But she’s not prepared to fight the current tariff threat by leveraging Canadian oil. At the Charlottetown meeting of Canada’s premiers, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he was, “willing to entertain” the Northern Shield pipeline… Read More »
Town of Redcliff July 20 council meeting highlights
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Redcliff council met on July 20, 2026, to review several matters affecting residents, from traffic safety and financial recognition… Read More »
More Courier Headlines
- Redcliff Youth Centre to host inaugural wellness retreat
- Raise the Roof Gala takes place August 8 in support of a new and innovative cause
- CFB Suffield seeing increased activity in modern military world
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ICYMI Seven Easy Alberta Hikes That Lead You Right To Jaw-Dropping Lakes
If there’s one thing we know to be true about Alberta, it’s that this province is home to some outrageously beautiful lakes. Naturally, many of… Read More »
Agriculture →
Sugar beet growers show what a century of practice looks like
By Carl Rodrigo Southern Alberta Newspapers The Alberta Sugar Beet Growers held its annual Plot Hop and Luncheon on July 22 in Taber, Alta. A… Read More »
Farming Smarter pitches collaboration as top priority for future policy to federal Ag minister
Farming Smarter Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Farming Smarter’s research farm in Lethbridge County last week (July 7) to experience first-hand… Read More »
Editorial →
Trade deals signed under pressure rarely last
A new series of tariffs against Canada was revealed by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 20, 2026. The tariffs are a response to Canada’s… Read More »
Canada pays a high price for not having enough pipelines
Canada isn’t short of oil. It’s short of enough customers competing to buy it. Canada possesses the world’s third-largest proven oil reserves, yet for decades… Read More »
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Southern Alberta Summer Games results posted
Southern Alberta Newspapers The 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games, hosted in Bow Island and the County of Forty Mile from July 8-11, are now in… Read More »
Carter secures Max Gibb Award at SASG
Cypress County Linda Carter won bronze in darts July 9 at the Southern Alberta Summer Games, but the Cypress County senior will tell you being… Read More »