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Brad Parkinson excited to run for council for the first time in Bow Island

Posted on October 16, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Brad Parkinson, who currently sits on the tourism committee, is excited to run for council. In fact, it’s been… Read More »

Bill Ressler, incumbent, seeks another term as Bow Island councillor 

Posted on October 16, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Bill (William) Ressler was a teacher and school administrator for his entire career. This includes time at Senator Gershaw… Read More »

Shannon Strom, incumbent, challenges for another term as Bow Island councillor   

Posted on October 16, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Shannon Strom is running for a second term on council. “I have been in Bow Island for a total… Read More »

Landowners express mixed opinions about twinning Hwy 3

Posted on October 16, 2025

RE: Highway 3 Twinning Project Paves the Way for a Better Future (Insight Magazine June 2025) & Highway 3 food corridor grows wider by the… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 16, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers October 12, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times In 1800, 88 million coins of 25 denominations were struck in… Read More »

Pipeline politics won’t save us from Trump’s economic threats

Posted on October 16, 2025

The federal and provincial governments are scrambling to shield Canada’s economy from U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest trade tantrum. But that effort is being hijacked… Read More »

Canada Post service disruption update

Posted on October 16, 2025

Canada Post and its unionized postal workers have switched to a rotating strike format from a full countrywide job action that halted all deliveries for more than two… Read More »

It Takes a Village: Prairie Rose celebrates community support in education

Posted on October 14, 2025

Submitted by Prairie Rose Public Schools Prairie Rose School Division recently gathered to celebrate the community champions who make a lasting impact on education. From… Read More »

Cypress County approves budget for 2026 ahead of municipal election

Posted on October 14, 2025

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cypress County council approved the 2026 budget at its regular meeting Sept. 16, setting the… Read More »

Redcliff council hopeful Burns wants to be voice for youth in local government

Posted on October 14, 2025

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Bradie Burns, 27, wants to be the person he needed as a youth in Redcliff.… Read More »

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