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Education Assistants need more support in Alberta

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I am a retired Education Assistant of 36 years. My experience has been from ECS to Grade 12 and a school librarian. What I have experienced is the lack of recognition of those of us who work with students who need assistance and the difference we make towards students’ success. Some students need extra help, and the teacher relies on educational assistance to be there.… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 14, 1884 – Prince Albert Times and Saskatchewan Review In Montreal, the severest snowstorm of the season… Read More »

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Cypress Courier

Ag production facing huge challenges in North America: Offerdahl

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By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the 2024 Ag Expo at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge, there was an event called ‘The Dish’ on Feb. 27, where Alex Offerdahl, managing partner at Watts and Associates, served as the keynote speaker and spoke about the differences and similarities between U.S. and Canadian Ag programs. Offerdahl started by examining… Read More »

Radon in rural homes linked to wells

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Researchers at the University of Calgary have found a connection between levels of radon gas… Read More »

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Agriculture

Ag production facing huge challenges in North America: Offerdahl

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the 2024 Ag Expo at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge, there… Read More »

Canola seeding systems analyzed in Farming Smarter study

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The 2024 Farming Smarter Conference held recently at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge involved Carlo… Read More »

Editorial

Alberta Budget is balanced, but where is the income tax cut?

Well, that was close. The good news is the Alberta budget is balanced, spending is restrained and money is being saved for the future. But… Read More »

Grocery shoppers evolving into dedicated bargain hunters

The grocery market in Canada has changed a lot. Grocery shoppers have evolved into dedicated bargain hunters, as revealed by a comprehensive survey conducted by… Read More »

Sports

Byam looks back on USports career; forward to pro career 

By Brylan Span Commentator/Courier The end of an outstanding USports volleyball career is coming to an end this year for former Bow Island resident Chris… Read More »

Prairie Rose SD partnering with Mavericks for baseball school

By James Tubb Southern Alberta Newspapers From working on their timetables to improving velocity on their fastball, Prairie Rose students will have the opportunity to… Read More »

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