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Railroaded: trains grind to a temporary halt, then told to keep rolling

Posted on September 5, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Aug. 23, one day after an announcement that Canada’s two major railways, CN and… Read More »

Former Lethbridge councillors announce candidacy bids for NDP in Shannon Phillips’ riding

Posted on September 5, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers Two former Lethbridge city councillors have publicly announced they will seek the nomination to replace Shannon Phillips as the Alberta NDP candidate… Read More »

Southern Alberta Newspapers has the buzz on wasps and hornet populations impacting the region

Posted on September 5, 2024

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers Although traps, kits and DIY projects are effective methods of reducing wasp populations, the region won’t experience much relief… Read More »

First Taste of Bow Island on Sept. 13

Posted on September 5, 2024

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Bow Island and Burdett Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the very first Taste… Read More »

Court report: Are the principles of sentencing fair?

Posted on August 22, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For accused offenders, a day in court is a day on the hot seat while… Read More »

Taber Cornfest 2024 ready to rock Confederation Park

Posted on August 22, 2024

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Taber Cornfest 2024 will run from August 22 to 24 at both Confederation Park in… Read More »

Trudeau’s Immigration and Public Safety Ministers must answer how ISIS member was granted citizenship

Posted on August 22, 2024

Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner Constituency Conservative Party of Canada After nine years of Justin Trudeau, Canada has become unsafe. The deteriorating state of our national security was… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 22, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 21, 1886 – The Calgary Herald The Northwest mounted police have engaged 120 new recruits this summer… Read More »

Tax dollars for Calgary arena was wrong, funding the Oilers won’t make it right

Posted on August 22, 2024

How many of your tax dollars do you want given to the Edmonton Oilers? Premier Danielle Smith invited the Oilers Entertainment Group and the City… Read More »

Southern Alberta remains at stage 4 of 5 for drought watch

Posted on August 22, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers Drought status has been lowered in much of Alberta after the entire province was considered at very high risk of water supply… Read More »

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