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Circus school is coming to Bow Island this August
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Get ready, Bow Island. The circus is coming to town, and this time your kids get to be the stars. This August, Green Fools, a circus, arts, theatre, and puppetry company, will roll into the Town of Bow Island for a week-long children’s circus camp, giving local youngsters the chance to juggle, balance, fly, and discover skills they never… Read More »
Third-party poll shows strong opposition to separation
Southern Alberta Newspapers Amid renewed tariff threats from the United States, Premier Danielle Smith says the province will not join the majority of Canada in… Read More »
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Sunny Escapes →
No Spacesuit Required: How to Visit the Red Planet Right Here in Southern Alberta
Summer is the perfect time to make memories, and what better way to capture those moments than through photography? You don’t need to be a… Read More »
ICYMI This Alberta Swimming Hole Is An Enchanting Oasis For Your Next Summer Dip
Summer is one of the most nostalgic, reflective times of the year. When the sun comes out, we all get thrown back into our childhoods,… Read More »
Cypress Courier
Manyberries Rodeo returns for year two – bigger, better and full of Western fun
Manyberries Rodeo The countdown is on! The Manyberries Rodeo is thrilled to welcome everyone back on August 21 & 22, for another unforgettable weekend celebrating western heritage, community spirit, and family fun. After an incredible comeback in 2025 that welcomed more than 1,100 spectators, organizers are excited to build on that success with an even bigger lineup of events for all ages. What began as the return of a beloved… Read More »
Southeast leads province in primary care metrics; Minister Wright hopes to export local wins to the province
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers During an appearance in Medicine Hat in late July, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services Justin Wright highlighted… Read More »
More Courier Headlines
- Dunmore Days returns on August 29: a celebration of community and family fun
- ‘Everything on the table’ to combat U.S. tariffs – except oil, says Smith
- Town of Redcliff July 20 council meeting highlights
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This Historic Waterton Lodge Honestly Might Have the Best Patio View in the Entire Province
Kilmorey Lodge is more than a place to stay. It is one of those rare spots where a meal, a story, and a sense 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 →
Supply management was meant to save Canadian dairy
Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat should not become another excuse to avoid reforming supply management. His response is excessive and disruptive, but that does not… Read More »
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 »
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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 »