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Town of Bow Island May 11 Council Meeting highlights: policy discussions

Posted on May 21, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Bow Island’s Town Council took a close look at two policies during its May 11 meeting. Policy No. A-00-23 is designed to guide how… Read More »

Elections Alberta warned government that legislative changes could hinder future investigations

Posted on May 21, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Elections Alberta says it predicted problems over a year ago that have hindered the investigation into alleged misuse of the electoral list… Read More »

Southeast Alberta Chamber offers support for government defence sector spending

Posted on May 21, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce says it supports a recent funding announcement by the provincial government to increase spending to grow… Read More »

Electoral boundary redo due to parameters laid out by government

Posted on May 21, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The UCP government says a new electoral boundaries committee is necessary because of faulty parameters of the last commission… Read More »

Bow Island hosting public works open house

Posted on May 21, 2026

Town of Bow Island In celebration of National Public Works Week May 17-23, the Town of Bow Island is inviting all of the public to… Read More »

Issues separatists do not want to discuss – part four

Posted on May 21, 2026

Issue Nine: Immigration Currently, about 460,000 people immigrate to Canada annually. Alberta, with 11 per cent of Canada’s population, can be expected to receive about… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on May 21, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers May 19, 1883 – Brandon Daily Mail The long-pending appeal in the case of Stevens vs. Fisk opened… Read More »

Canada may finally be ready to stop underselling its oil

Posted on May 21, 2026

After a decade of political paralysis, Canada may finally be moving toward a new West Coast oil pipeline. Canada currently has only one major oil… Read More »

Etzikom Fun Run set to bring pirate-themed fun to the community on May 30

Posted on May 15, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Etzikom residents and area families will have a chance to lace up their shoes, dust off their bicycles, and maybe even don an… Read More »

Province provides funding to Foremost drone testing range

Posted on May 15, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers A Medicine Hat-based non-profit is receiving funding from the government of Alberta to explore options to help support the long-term sustainability of… Read More »

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