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Vos takes top honours as Senator Gershaw valedictorian
Prairie Rose Public Schools For Senator Gershaw School valedictorian Luc Vos, high school has been a reminder of how quickly time passes and how important it is to appreciate the moments along the way. As graduation approaches, Vos says one of the biggest lessons he has learned throughout high school is the value of perseverance. “Whether I’m working on math or writing an essay or… Read More »
Rock and a hard place: Smith’s referendum on referendum blasted from both sides of separation
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Groups on all sides of the separatist question are dissatisfied with the approach outlined by Premier Danielle Smith in… Read More »
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Saddle Up for Summer: Your Guide to the 2026 Newell Pro Rodeo
Dust off your boots and experience authentic western action. Discover why the Brooks/Newell Pro Rodeo is the ultimate community celebration to kick off your summer… Read More »
Trade prairie views for quiet lakes this summer: Lakeland Canoe Circuit
Choose a new type of adventure this summer. Paddle the Lakeland Canoe Circuit. If you live in Alberta, you already know the province delivers big… Read More »
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Conservation effort will protect nearby Sagebrush Flats
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers One of the largest intact pieces of native grasslands left in Canada will be protected under a new conservation project. The Nature Conservancy of Canada announced the permanent conservation of Sagebrush Flats on May 15, Endangered Species Day. The 1,030-hectare property is located near the hamlet of Manyberries. Featuring both grasslands and rare silver sagebrush, the land is home… Read More »
PRPS superintendent to receive MHC’s honourary degree
Southern Alberta Newspapers Medicine Hat College has announced that Reagan Weeks, superintendent of Prairie Rose Public Schools, will be recipient of its 2026 honourary applied… Read More »
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ICYMI There’s A Mini Niagara Falls Hidden Away In Southern Alberta
With its impressive 12-meter drop, photogenic split flow, and icy winter charm, Lundbreck Falls is a must-see natural wonder you need to see for yourself.… Read More »
Agriculture →
SMRID announces 14-inch allocation for 2026 irrigation season
St. Mary River Irrigation District Allocation for the 2026 season has been set to 14 inches, from the farm gate, by the St. Mary River… Read More »
310-FARM providing support to Alberta’s agricultural communities
By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers The province’s “one-stop shop” for agricultural inquiries continues to help Albertans source information and connect to the appropriate departments… Read More »
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Albertans need the real facts on separation
Now that Premier Danielle Smith plans to put a question related to Alberta independence to Albertans this fall, her government needs to prepare and release… Read More »
Canada’s local news collapse is a threat to political accountability
Canada is losing both local newsrooms and the journalism programs that train future reporters, deepening a growing crisis in democratic accountability. Unless governments step in,… Read More »
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Bow Island Elks Men’s Golf Tournament set for May 31
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Get ready for the Bow Island Elks Men’s Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 31, at Bow Island Golf Club.… Read More »
County of Forty Mile to host 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games
By Kaylee Hurt Southern Alberta Summer Games The Southern Alberta Summer Games, the longest-running annual multi-sport event in Alberta, will return to the County of… Read More »