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Regional youth award $22,480 through Youth in Philanthropy Grants
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) has announced that $22,480 was awarded through its Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) program this spring, with 12 youth groups directing grants to 19 different organizations across Southeastern Alberta. Building tomorrow’s philanthropists today, YiP empowers young people to become thoughtful, informed community leaders through hands-on grant making. Each year, students in school leadership classes… Read More »
How sweet it is: joint local effort revolutionizing beekeeping
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Two scientific projects operating in Medicine Hat are teaming up to innovate new technologies to keep bees healthier and… Read More »
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If You Haven’t Been to Old Man River Brewing Yet, Is It Even Actually Summer?
Nothing brings people together quite like a meticulously crafted beer enjoyed in a beautiful setting. For craft beer enthusiasts and casual patrons alike, finding a… Read More »
ICYMI Discover the Hidden Side of Lethbridge at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, a family searching for outdoor activities, or someone passionate about conservation, the Helen Schuler Nature Centre has something amazing waiting… Read More »
Cypress Courier
Raise the Roof Gala takes place August 8 in support of a new and innovative cause
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Raise the Roof Gala to Grow the Future is coming! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 8 and join Prairie Rose Public Schools for an evening at Southern Alberta Collegiate (1351-30 St. SW, Medicine Hat). Doors open at 5 p.m. with the program beginning at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy a five-course plated dinner surrounded by new interactive… Read More »
CFB Suffield seeing increased activity in modern military world
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers After years of reduced activity, things are ramping up at CFB Suffield. In late June, an annual NATO training… Read More »
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- Latest dispute brings renewed attention to Jeffrey Rath’s long history of legal and disciplinary proceedings
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Medicine Hat Speedway: Southern Alberta’s Home for High-Octane Family Fun
Zoom over to the Speedway for family fun! Looking for things to do in Medicine Hat this summer that get the whole family cheering? The… Read More »
Agriculture →
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 »
Beth Cash, AFSC Women in Ag winner, honoured at Calgary Stampede
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers This year the Calgary Stampede, in support of the United Nations and Food and Agriculture Organization International Year of the Woman… Read More »
Editorial →
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 »
The world is sleepwalking into disaster
“Fool around and find out” is the polite rendering of the popular FAFO acronym. It’s usually associated with people making foolish choices and suffering horrible… Read More »
Sports →
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 »