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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on May 25, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saturday, May 22, 1886 – The Calgary Weekly Herald The CPR will shortly open a stockyard in… Read More »

Affordability is top of mind in Alberta election

Posted on May 25, 2023

Both the United Conservative Party (UCP) and New Democratic Party (NDP) are surprisingly weak on housing policy at a time when affordability is top of… Read More »

Bow Island Fire honours anniversary with open house

Posted on May 25, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Celebrating 75 years of protecting their community, Bow Island Fire is opening their doors to the public for a day of… Read More »

Candidates respond to voters at Taber-Warner forum

Posted on May 25, 2023

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com Only three of six candidates attended the Taber-Warner election forum on May 16 to promote their party platforms and seek… Read More »

South Alberta Flight Academy reaches new heights with collegiate status

Posted on May 18, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier  The Dave Rozdeba South Alberta Flight Academy (DRSAFA) has even further to soar, thanks to new funding and new collegiate status.… Read More »

Outgoing MLA Barnes will continue with political activism

Posted on May 18, 2023

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers Drew Barnes will not run in the current provincial election, but is not retiring from politics, the three-term MLA… Read More »

Coulee Collegiate offering alternative paths to education success

Posted on May 18, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier  Prairie Rose Public School Division’s own Coulee Collegiate offers students a chance outside of the traditional classroom to get what they… Read More »

Redcliff enters agreement with Family Dental, approves carbon capture assessment

Posted on May 18, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier  The Town of Redcliff tackled failing graders, problem ditches, and hope for facility enhancement funding in their May 8 Town Council… Read More »

Ralston School celebrates coronation

Posted on May 18, 2023

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier  Ralston School served tea, sang songs, and took Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. “We have a… Read More »

Crop Report: Well behind average pace for seeding this spring

Posted on May 18, 2023

Southern Alberta Newspapers Seeding in Southern Alberta is well-behind average pace, according to the first crop report of the season released earlier this month by… Read More »

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