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Water use along south corridor went up in July

Posted on September 30, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers Water use along Highway 3 dipped in late spring amid calls for conservation but rose to 10 per cent above average in… Read More »

Shutoff dates for irrigation districts back to normal after coming early in 2023

Posted on September 30, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers Irrigation districts in southern Alberta have announced more typical shutoff dates this fall compared to an early end of delivery in 2023,… Read More »

Province targets 30 new schools per year to deal with ‘unprecedented’ student growth

Posted on September 30, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers Premier Smith held a press conference in Calgary on Sept. 18 saying the province is committed to building 30 news schools every… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on September 30, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers September 24, 1885 – The Brandon Mail Two councillors put forth a motion at the last meeting to… Read More »

Misguided fertilizer cap threatens Canada’s carbon-smart farmers

Posted on September 30, 2024

The fall harvest is in the storehouse, and it’s time to put away all proposals to cap fertilizer use in the name of saving the… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on September 19, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers September 18, 1891 – The Times (Moose Jaw) Farmers are frequently advised to hold their wheat for an… Read More »

Prairie Rose’s new buses and own routes in operation as year begins

Posted on September 19, 2024

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Prairie Rose Public Schools had eyes on the far side of the long weekend as… Read More »

Third annual Alberta Agricultural Societies Day Sept. 21

Posted on September 19, 2024

On September 21 Alberta will recognize the incredible work of its 292 Agricultural Societies, which play an essential role in fostering community spirit across the… Read More »

HALO to seek city funding during budget deliberations

Posted on September 19, 2024

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers HALO officials presented their 2023 financial report to a City of Medicine Hat committee Sept. 9, but will likely… Read More »

Village of Empress demands apology from right-wing social media site for unfounded accusations of missing millions

Posted on September 19, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers The Village of Empress is demanding an apology from a right-wing social media site, and says a misunderstood change in accounting procedures… Read More »

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