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Pinto’s First Annual Princesses Competition

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By Laurie Cooper On the weekend of September 6 and 7, the First Annual Pinto’s Princesses Competition took place. The event saw twelve contestants, in two age categories (Gr. 6-8 and Gr. 9-12), compete for three princess positions - grand princesses, princess and junior princess. The competition consisted of a speech portion and a talent portion. The contestants also spent some time volunteering at events… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers October 2, 1896 – Moose Jaw Times Dr. Baraduc in France claims to have succeeded in photographing thought… Read More »

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Cypress Courier

Mavericks School of Baseball back on the field

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By Samantha Johnson Prairie Rose Public Schools Content Writer Each afternoon, from Monday to Thursday at Athletic Park, students from Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) are honing their baseball skills. Students from Seven Persons, Irvine, Schuler and Senator Gershaw are all taking part in the Mavericks School of Baseball this year and learning skills that can be carried over into other sports. Greg Morrison, Owner/General… Read More »

Tech, aerospace sectors starting to really take off in southeast Alberta

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers The tech and aerospace sector in southeast Alberta is beginning to build its own gravity, according to economic observers… Read More »

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Agriculture

Third annual Alberta Agricultural Societies Day Sept. 21

On September 21 Alberta will recognize the incredible work of its 292 Agricultural Societies, which play an essential role in fostering community spirit across the… Read More »

Southern Alberta remains at stage 4 of 5 for drought watch

Southern Alberta Newspapers Drought status has been lowered in much of Alberta after the entire province was considered at very high risk of water supply… Read More »

Editorial

National Newspaper Week is about supporting local journalism

According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Digital News Report 2024, Canadians’ trust in news is 39 per cent. For comparison, Americans’… Read More »

Misguided fertilizer cap threatens Canada’s carbon-smart farmers

The fall harvest is in the storehouse, and it’s time to put away all proposals to cap fertilizer use in the name of saving the… Read More »

Sports

Little League revival in southern Alberta

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter  The Major A Little League Championships were held in Taber during the first weekend of… Read More »

Tigers fans exalted by team’s intent to bid on 2026 Memorial Cup

By James Tubb Southern Alberta Newspapers Adam Jones got chills July 31 thinking about Medicine Hat hosting a Memorial Cup. The lifelong fan and former… Read More »

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