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Cypress County Council June 3 meeting highlights

2 weeks ago | bowislandcommentator.com | Nerissa McNaughton

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Ryan DahlmanBy Nerissa McNaughtonSouthern Alberta NewspapersThe recent Cypress County council meeting saw discussions and decisions on key developments shaping the region. The agenda was packed with items; here are some of the highlights. Public Hearing 1: Rezoning for Dunmore JunctionCypress County has proposed Bylaw 2025/12, a land use bylaw amendment, to rezone an 81.8-hectare parcel in Dunmore from Agricultural District 1 (A1-IDP) to Direct Control District (DC).
Forty Mile Wind Farm powers Alberta with renewables and remarkable benefits

2 weeks ago | bowislandcommentator.com | Nerissa McNaughton

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Ryan DahlmanBy Nerissa McNaughtonSouthern Alberta NewspapersThe Forty Mile Wind Farm has officially started commercial operations, marking a significant achievement in renewable energy. Developed by ACCIONA Energía, this facility stands out as one of the country’s largest wind farms and the largest project the company has ever built in North America. The wind farm features 49 Nordex turbines. Each turbine has a capacity of 5.7 MW and a 108-metre tower height.
Annual Hospital Garage Sale a success and continues to draw the community together

2 weeks ago | bowislandcommentator.com | Nerissa McNaughton

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Ryan DahlmanBy Nerissa McNaughtonSouthern Alberta NewspapersThe annual Hospital Garage Sale by the Bow Island & District Health Foundation saw another grand success for its 2025 run, and coordinator Alta Magee couldn’t be more pleased about how this event continues to draw the community together. It all started in 1990 when a Bow Island Health Care staff member approached Magee about plans to raise funds for a project at the hospital.
June 20-22: Get ready for the Gospel Music Jamboree

2 weeks ago | bowislandcommentator.com | Nerissa McNaughton

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Ryan DahlmanCommentator/Courier Photo SubmittedBy Nerissa McNaughtonSouthern Alberta NewspapersNo matter which faith one does or does not practice, one thing is certain – gospel music stirs the soul. Now, those in and around the Town of Bow Island have a chance to experience how uplifting this genre can be at the upcoming Gospel Jamboree.
Highlights from the May 26 Town of Bow Island Council meeting

3 weeks ago | bowislandcommentator.com | Nerissa McNaughton

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Ryan DahlmanBy Nerissa McNaughtonSouthern Alberta NewspapersThe Town of Bow Island Council gathered on May 26 to discuss several key issues and initiatives affecting the local community. From addressing wildfire preparedness to infrastructure development, here are the highlights from the meeting. The RCMP provided an update on preparations for the upcoming wildfire season.
Milestone celebration for Bow Island’s Market in the Park

3 weeks ago | bowislandcommentator.com | Nerissa McNaughton

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Ryan DahlmanBy Nerissa McNaughtonSouthern Alberta NewspapersMarket in the Park, an initiative of the local Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating an incredible milestone – it’s the 10th anniversary of this community event. While many come to enjoy the performers and vendors, the event has a deeper meaning that ties into community connection.
Highlights from the Cypress Council Meeting from May 20

3 weeks ago | bowislandcommentator.com | Nerissa McNaughton

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Ryan DahlmanBy Nerissa McNaughtonSouthern Alberta NewspapersOn May 20, the Cypress County Council convened to discuss topics that hold significant importance to the community. With a range of agenda items presented, spanning emergency preparedness, agricultural stewardship, infrastructure updates, and more, this meeting was full of discussions and actionable plans to support the town’s ongoing growth and resilience. Below, we’ll walk through the key highlights.
Cypress County Municipal Planning Committee reviews key development proposals

1 month ago | bowislandcommentator.com | Nerissa McNaughton

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Ryan DahlmanBy Nerissa McNaughtonSouthern Alberta NewspapersCypress County’ Municipal Planning Committee recently convened to address several significant development applications that will shape the region’s landscape and economy. From renewable energy initiatives to farmland subdivisions, these projects reflect the ongoing growth and modernization efforts in the area. Here’s a breakdown of some of the projects and proposals discussed.
Highlights from the recent Bow Island Committee of the whole meeting

1 month ago | bowislandcommentator.com | Nerissa McNaughton

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Ryan DahlmanBy Nerissa McNaughtonSouthern Alberta NewspapersThe Bow Island Committee of the Whole gathered on May 20 to review ongoing projects, deliberate on community requests, and plan infrastructure initiatives vital to the town’s continued growth and development. If you missed the meeting, here’s a breakdown of the highlights that give you insight into the work being done to keep Bow Island growing.
Reservoirs in better shape this spring despite low river level

1 month ago | bowislandcommentator.com | Collin Gallant

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Ryan DahlmanBy Collin GallantSouthern Alberta NewspapersThe river is low, but reservoirs that fill it all summer long are in better shape than last spring when a series of water-sharing agreements and conservation measures were enacted to ensure supply across the basin. Currently for the South Saskatchewan River at Medicine Hat, levels have remained at or below its normal bottom range since April, but with more water in storage the longer outlook is stronger.