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UCP government caused teachers’ strike
Posted on November 13, 2025Three important problems directly leading to the teachers’ strike are exclusively of the UCP’s own making. Firstly, they brag about attracting new people to Alberta… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on November 13, 2025By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers November 11, 1897 – The Weekly Herald Still another town has arisen in the Kootenays. The last issue… Read More »
Canada holds the upper hand in any canola deal with China
Posted on November 13, 2025• China is desperate for our canola, and Canada has more leverage than we think Canada appears to be closing in on a trade détente with… Read More »
G.O.T. 4-H Club hit the trail for two rides
Posted on October 30, 2025Submitted by Saylor Hiebert G.O.T. 4-H Club Reporter The GOT 4-H Club held its first meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Porteous’s outdoor riding… Read More »
County of Forty Mile September 24 Council Meeting highlights
Posted on October 30, 2025By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The County of Forty Mile Council met on September 24 to discuss a range of topics impacting the community.… Read More »
Tax credit gives boost to $30-million mustard milling project
Posted on October 30, 2025By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A $30-million project - a mustard milling facility in Bow Island - recently received support… Read More »
Unofficial 2025 Municipal Election results
Posted on October 30, 2025Southern Alberta Newspapers The unofficial results are in, so here’s a look at how the local races concluded for the 2025 Municipal Election. The Commentator/Courier… Read More »
Holy Spirit rescinds layoff notices after union complaint
Posted on October 30, 2025By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers More than 200 education support staff breathed a sigh of relief after the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division rescinded… Read More »
Farmers pay the price as Chinese canola market remains off-limits
Posted on October 30, 2025By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In early September, the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) said the canola industry was let… Read More »
Potential cuts to foreign aid ill-advised
Posted on October 30, 2025In his address to the nation on October 22, Prime Minister Carney said he would cut wasteful spending and make unprecedented investments in Canada. We… Read More »