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Santa’s Helpers; More than 1,000 bikes take part in second largest Toy Run

Posted on September 30, 2024

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers A total of 1,026 bikes hit the pavement Sept. 14, several carrying more than one rider and most hauling some… Read More »

ATA expands campaign calling out lack of per student funding

Posted on September 30, 2024

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers As the new school year is underway the Alberta Teachers Association has launched the second phase of its media… Read More »

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 »

Ten Tiny Towns You Need to Visit While the Fall Colours Are Popping

Posted on September 30, 2024

Autumn signals the end of summer and the dreaded shorter, colder days ahead. We get that the pending doom can make it pretty hard to… Read More »

Your Guide To The Biggest & Best Halloween Events Around Alberta This Year

Posted on September 27, 2024

Halloween always creeps up quickly, and if you’re anything like us, you likely think about making cool plans and coming up with fabulous costumes, only… Read More »

Your Guide To The Biggest & Best Halloween Events Around Alberta This Year

Posted on September 27, 2024

Halloween always creeps up quickly, and if you’re anything like us, you likely think about making cool plans and coming up with fabulous costumes, only… Read More »

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