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Brandon Santini to perform at Blues at the Bow this Saturday

Posted on September 15, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers This Saturday, September 20, sees musician Brandon Santini take to the stage at Blues At The Bow.   "I was inspired as a teen… Read More »

Mayor Reynolds runs for re-election on a legacy of service 

Posted on September 11, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers After a career spanning 25 years on council, including 15 as mayor, Gordon Reynolds has announced his intention to run for mayor… Read More »

“Let’s stay the course!” Dave Harrison seeks third term on council 

Posted on September 11, 2025

By 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, 2025

Southern 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, 2025

By 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, 2025

By 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, 2025

Prime 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, 2025

By 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, 2025

By 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, 2025

By 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 »

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