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“Let’s stay the course!” Dave Harrison seeks third term on council
Posted on September 11, 2025By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The municipal election is coming up on October 20. In the Town of Bow Island, Dave Harrison is seeking a… Read More »
Province concerned about explicit images in books; ATA says returning teachers too busy to play games
Posted on September 11, 2025Southern Alberta Newspapers A new policy that seeks to remove books with explicit sexual content, especially images, is set to come into effect Oct. 1.… Read More »
Schow calling for ‘transparency’ from feds on immigration
Posted on September 11, 2025By Cole Parkinson Southern Alberta Newspapers As immigration continues to be a talking point across the country, the Alberta government is hoping to see more… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on September 11, 2025By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers September 9, 1897 – The Weekly Herald (Calgary) In Montreal, seven convicts at St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary… Read More »
Carney’s tariff blunder cost you at the checkout
Posted on September 11, 2025Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to roll back most counter-tariffs on Sept. 1 is more than welcome relief at the checkout. It’s an admission the… Read More »
Local figure skating champion continues to shine
Posted on September 4, 2025By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Jewel Geldreich, a local rising star in the world of figure skating, is making waves with her recent achievements… Read More »
Highlights of the County of Forty Mile’s July 23 council meeting
Posted on September 4, 2025By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The County of Forty Mile No. 8 held its regular council meeting on July 23. The meeting covered a… Read More »
PRPS approves wage hikes for non-union support staff, bus drivers
Posted on September 4, 2025By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspaper Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Non-union support staff and bus drivers with Prairie Rose Public Schools will receive a wage… Read More »
Brooks RCMP seek driver involved in fatal highway hit and run
Posted on September 4, 2025Southern Alberta Newspapers Brooks RCMP are asking for public assistance in identifying the driver of a grey or silver Volkswagen with damage on the driver’s… Read More »
Participation and excitement high at the Canadian Handgun Nationals
Posted on September 4, 2025By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The sound of precision echoed in Taber from July 28 to August 3 as 450 competitors from across Canada… Read More »