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Federal Budget ‘Smoke and Mirrors’
Posted on October 30, 2025On November 4, 2025, after 19 months, the Liberal government will finally table their 2025-2026 budget. However, unlike all of Canada’s previous budgets, Prime Minister… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on October 30, 2025By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers October 31, 1888 – Calgary Weekly Herald and Alberta Livestock Journal Axworthy, the absconding treasurer from Cleveland, Ohio… Read More »
Nuclear is the only real way to keep the lights on in Alberta
Posted on October 30, 2025Alberta needs nuclear power—and fast. While much of the world, including provinces like Ontario, has spent decades building reactors, Alberta remains stuck in neutral, still… Read More »
Amberwood Crafted Tiny Homes
Posted on October 23, 2025• Providing “small” solutions with a big impact – designed just for you By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Locally owned and operated, Amberwood Crafted… Read More »
Pinto’s Princesses contestants shine in annual competition
Posted on October 23, 2025Submitted by Bow Island Pinto’s Princesses Committee Bow Island has a bright future, and this was evident at this year’s Pinto’s Princess competition. On September… Read More »
Angie Angle recognized with Prime Minister’s Award for Transforming STEM Learning
Posted on October 23, 2025By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Angie Angle’s exceptional work as a teacher at Burdett School for Prairie Rose Public Schools has earned her a Prime… Read More »
Prairie Rose Public Schools board meeting highlights: October 14
Posted on October 23, 2025By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) Board met on October 14 for its regular public meeting. The agenda covered a range… Read More »
Brooks RCMP conduct sting operation against local thieves
Posted on October 23, 2025Southern Alberta Newspapers Brooks RCMP General Investigation Section collaborated with frontline general duty members to initiate a proactive enforcement project to target property crime in… Read More »
Supports for families during teacher strike
Posted on October 23, 2025Alberta Government The ongoing teachers’ strike has left many families balancing work, child care and learning at home. The new supports will help parents and… Read More »
Housing crisis should be front and centre in federal budget
Posted on October 23, 2025I’ve not only seen how the housing crisis has deeply affected our community, I have and am still living it. As a handicapped 49 year… Read More »