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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on March 26, 2026By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 24, 1882 – The Sun (Winnipeg) While it is undeniable that Ontario is being subjected to a… Read More »
In Canada, deficit spending keeps winning elections
Posted on March 26, 2026Three provinces. Three parties. Three record deficits. When every party runs deficits, ideology isn’t the explanation. The political rewards for spending are. In Alberta, a… Read More »
Correction
Posted on March 25, 2026The article "Bow Island Safe Streets hosts collaborative Open House on March 26" in the March 24 edition of the 40-Mile County Commentator included the… Read More »
Bow Island’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt takes place on April 4
Posted on March 19, 2026Forty Mile Regional FCSS The history of the Bow Island Easter Egg hunt started, as many good stories do, with two dedicated community volunteers who… Read More »
County of Forty Mile to host 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games
Posted on March 19, 2026By Kaylee Hurt Southern Alberta Summer Games The Southern Alberta Summer Games, the longest-running annual multi-sport event in Alberta, will return to the County of… Read More »
Premier Danielle Smith discusses Budget 2026
Posted on March 19, 2026By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The provincial budget has been released and Premier Danielle Smith, who is also the MLA of Brooks-Medicine Hat, shares her thoughts with her local constituents. “In… Read More »
Burdett School prepares for its Annual Supper and Auction: March 27
Posted on March 19, 2026By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Community members will soon gather for a local tradition. The Burdett School Annual Supper and Auction, taking place since… Read More »
Some AISH recipients will avoid automatic transfer to ADAP following changes to province’s plan
Posted on March 19, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The Alberta government released more information earlier this month about changes to the province’s disability benefit framework. In a… Read More »
Hwy 3 twinning money among regional mentions in budget
Posted on March 19, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The province will spend at least three more years in the red according to the 2026-27 budget released Feb.… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on March 19, 2026By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 17, 1894 – The Daily Telegram (Nanaimo) Yesterday, over 100 people assembled at Harbour View in San… Read More »