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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on May 29, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers May 22, 1884 – The Daily Nor-Wester (Winnipeg) The legislative member for South Victoria underwent an experience yesterday… Read More »

Smith’s sovereignty dance could shatter the nation

Posted on May 29, 2025

Even to some of us die-hard conservatives, it appears that Danielle Smith is just another sub-par, self-serving, self-centered, pontificating little politician catering to her own… Read More »

Seeding well ahead of schedule in southern Alberta

Posted on May 22, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Seeding in southern Alberta was halfway complete according to the first Alberta crop report of the year, well ahead of long-term average… Read More »

Senator Gershaw valedictorian hopes to make life easier for those with disabilities

Posted on May 22, 2025

By Samantha Johnson Prairie Rose Public Schools Content Writer There were a couple top students in this year’s graduating class at Senator Gershaw and Mary… Read More »

Highlights from May 12 Town of Bow Island council meeting 

Posted on May 22, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Town of Bow Island Council held its regular meeting on May 12, addressing several key topics and decisions… Read More »

Potential Canada Post strike could impact mail subscriptions

Posted on May 22, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Canada Post employees may be headed back to the picket line this week as an extension of the existing agreement between the… Read More »

New cases of measles expand ongoing public alert

Posted on May 22, 2025

• Potential exposures in Taber, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge  Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of additional confirmed cases of measles… Read More »

Province moves final-stages bill for health care remodel

Posted on May 22, 2025

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The province of Alberta is inplementing  Bill 55, which will advance some of the final… Read More »

Eight businesses and homes impacted by large industrial fire in Brooks

Posted on May 22, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers A fire in Brooks destroyed a large building in the industrial area with eight business tenants and multiple residential tenants on May… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on May 22, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers May 22, 1884 – The Brandon Mail John Donaldson, an actor originally from Toronto and who has been… Read More »

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