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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on March 28, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 27, 1884 – The Brandon Mail The CPR sent out two survey parties to the Rockies last… Read More »

Is the Trudeau government getting ready to raid your pension fund?

Posted on March 28, 2024

In the United States, the government aspires to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In Canada, our goals are more modest, aiming for… Read More »

Union caught off-guard by police plan

Posted on March 28, 2024

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers The union representing Alberta Sheriffs was caught blind-sided by the announcement on March 13 that the Alberta government was… Read More »

Police warn of potential security scam in Brooks area

Posted on March 28, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers Mounties are warning the public of a potential scam after two separate men arrived at rural properties near Brooks claiming to work… Read More »

Schow talks ministry role and $80M infrastructure fund

Posted on March 28, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s Minister of Tourism and Sport, Joseph Schow is almost ten months into his new… Read More »

Wright named as representative to drought advisory committee

Posted on March 28, 2024

By Trevor Busch Southern Alberta Newspapers editor@tabertimes.com With speculation about continued drought conditions dominating rural discourse in southern Alberta, regional representation has been secured with… Read More »

Mayor Reynolds on key topics from ABmunis Leaders Caucus

Posted on March 28, 2024

By Brylan Span Commentator/Courier At a recent ABmunis Leaders Caucus in Edmonton, three main points of discussion were brought forward stemming from the provincial government’s… Read More »

Bow Island Skating season a success

Posted on March 28, 2024

By Brylan Span Commentator/Courier The Bow Island Figure Skating Program wrapped up its year on March 16 with their “Variety Show” year end carnival. Amanda… Read More »

Farming still viable for entry-level producers: Andjelic

Posted on March 21, 2024

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The 2024 Farming Smarter Conference and Trade Show, which was held recently at the Sandman… Read More »

More than 60 firefighters respond to large bale fire

Posted on March 21, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers Firefighters from 13 different fire departments in Southeast Alberta were needed to help put out a huge bale fire near Medicine Hat… Read More »

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