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Application window opens for $107M in provincial scholarship-type funding
Posted on August 6, 2026Southern Alberta Newspapers Applications for various scholarships and bursaries provided by the province of Alberta open Aug. 4. Students can access more than $107 million… Read More »
Sugar beet growers show what a century of practice looks like
Posted on August 6, 2026By Carl Rodrigo Southern Alberta Newspapers The Alberta Sugar Beet Growers held its annual Plot Hop and Luncheon on July 22 in Taber, Alta. A… Read More »
Coaldale Summer Fest returns August 6–9 with theme “Honouring Our Past, Building Our Future”
Posted on August 6, 2026Town of Coaldale The Town of Coaldale is pleased to announce the return of Coaldale Summer Fest, taking place from Aug. 6 to 9, with… Read More »
Community newspaper publishers need fair rates and quality service from Canada Post
Posted on August 6, 2026Business Wire Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on August 6, 2026By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 5, 1882 – Edmonton Bulletin One reason why there were so few passengers on the last boat… Read More »
Trade deals signed under pressure rarely last
Posted on August 6, 2026A new series of tariffs against Canada was revealed by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 20, 2026. The tariffs are a response to Canada’s… Read More »
Regional youth award $22,480 through Youth in Philanthropy Grants
Posted on July 23, 2026Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) has announced that $22,480 was awarded through its Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) program… Read More »
How sweet it is: joint local effort revolutionizing beekeeping
Posted on July 23, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Two scientific projects operating in Medicine Hat are teaming up to innovate new technologies to keep bees healthier and… Read More »
Farming Smarter pitches collaboration as top priority for future policy to federal Ag minister
Posted on July 23, 2026Farming Smarter Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Farming Smarter’s research farm in Lethbridge County last week (July 7) to experience first-hand… Read More »
Bassano man hailed as hero for saving the life of another after crash
Posted on July 23, 2026By Brook Wagner Southern Alberta Newspapers A Bassano man is being credited with saving a driver’s life after a crash set off a grass fire… Read More »