From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 12, 1886 – Qu’Appelle Progress In response to a petition for protection on the Prince Albert trail… Read More »

Free speech has limits – especially on a public stage 

Let’s be honest—Canadians aren’t intrinsically nice. But we do pride ourselves on being polite. Here in the Great White North, rudeness is a serious character… Read More »

Cowboy of the skies: HALO honours passing of original air ambulance pilot

Southern Alberta Newspapers Grant Fletcher, who piloted HALO’s very first life-saving mission in 2007 and continued his career until his retirement in 2023, has passed… Read More »

Province looking for feedback on implementing annual paid passes for watercraft

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s government is looking for ideas on how to best continue to fight the threat… Read More »

CFSEA rural report highlights regional development success in southeastern Alberta 

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) has successfully concluded its Regional Development Initiative, a project spanning from January… Read More »

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers More than 50 protestors wearing red and waving Canadian flags stood across the street from MLA Justin Wright’s constituency… Read More »

Bus service offering daily trips to Calgary from downtown Medicine Hat

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers Residents of Southeastern Alberta will have more transportation options to get to the Stampede City as an additional bus… Read More »

CFSEA offering free virtual workshop on writing grant applications

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the next round of grant opportunities right around the corner, the Community Foundation of… Read More »

Stay safe from insect and animal bites this summer

 Alberta Health Services Albertans are encouraged to take precautions this summer when coming across wildlife and insects to prevent bites and infections. Insects can carry… Read More »

Search for cooling off from hot days

Patty Rooks As the weather continues to heat up outside I am in search of fantastic science activities so I can cool off from the… Read More »