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Honouring heroes: A call for photos

Posted on October 24, 2024

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Senator Gershaw School is hosting a Remembrance Day ceremony on November 6 at 10:45. In honour of those that… Read More »

Foremost bull rider makes most of last-minute call to compete

Posted on October 24, 2024

William Barrows is the 2024 Canadian Bullriding Champion By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Foremost’s own William Barrows enjoyed something of… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 17, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers October 14, 1886 – Qu’Appelle Progress The Vidette is making claims about the meanness and lack of moral… Read More »

Even with minimum wage hikes, workers are falling behind

Posted on October 17, 2024

On Oct. 1, the minimum wage increased in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island. All other provinces except Alberta brought in increases earlier this… Read More »

MLA Hunter advocates city status for Taber

Posted on October 17, 2024

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com With the Town of Taber recently exploring the idea of reincorporating as a city, at least one local representative is… Read More »

Southern Alberta company fined following workplace death

Posted on October 17, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers A metal fabrication company based in Burdett, west of Medicine Hat, has been fined $360,000 following the death of a worker who… Read More »

Get to know the Forty Mile Community Resource Centres & Business Assistance Services

Posted on October 17, 2024

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers It’s no secret that starting and running a business is difficult. While ultimately rewarding and a great way to… Read More »

Bow Island/Foremost RCMP detachment commander brings wealth of experience

Posted on October 17, 2024

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sergeant Alan Rivard is the current Detachment Commander at the Bow Island and Foremost RCMP… Read More »

Forty Mile Fire Service: Training hard and engaged in the community

Posted on October 10, 2024

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Mark Myra, Regional Fire Chief, Forty Mile Fire Service, has a “chilling” revelation to share, “This year 28 of… Read More »

Bow Island Fire Department to the rescue!

Posted on October 10, 2024

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers On June 6, Hiebert Cabinets went up in flames, driving a fast response from all the members of the… Read More »

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