Blood Tribe opens state-of-the-art Twin Rinks facility, creating a new hub for community, sport, and economic growth

Blood Tribe Communications & Community Engagement Blood Tribe is proud to announce the opening of the Blood Tribe Twin Rinks, a new 86,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art recreational… Read More »

Teddy the Bald Eagle safely returns home to Coaldale after missing for five days

By Kristine Jean Sunny South News Teddy, a juvenile Bald Eagle who went missing for several days late last month, is now back home in… Read More »

ICYMI This Alberta Swimming Hole Is An Enchanting Oasis For Your Next Summer Dip

Summer is one of the most nostalgic, reflective times of the year. When the sun comes out, we all get thrown back into our childhoods,… Read More »

Copperheads set to celebrate 20th anniversary season in 2026/2027

By Garrett Simmons Sunny South News It is going to be a historic season for the Coaldale Copperheads. The 2026/2027 campaign will mark the 20th season… Read More »

Southern Alberta Summer Games results posted

Southern Alberta Newspapers The 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games, hosted in Bow Island and the County of Forty Mile from July 8-11, are now in… Read More »

More Local Sports Headlines

• Regular season wraps up for Coaldale’s high school baseball team
• Prairie Winds Wild top Chinook Coyotes for first win in APBL play
• High school baseball team set to battle Chinook Coyotes on Wednesday at home

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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 13, 1897 – British Columbia News (Kaslo) In his eagerness to advance copper and gold prospects near… Read More »

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates and quality service from Canada Post

Business Wire Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada… Read More »

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Supply management was meant to save Canadian dairy

Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat should not become another excuse to avoid reforming supply management. His response is excessive and disruptive, but that does not… Read More »

Trade deals signed under pressure rarely last

A new series of tariffs against Canada was revealed by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 20, 2026. The tariffs are a response to Canada’s… Read More »

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Open Farm Days returns this weekend

By Cole Parkinson Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This weekend, people in the area can tour around local farms as part of the Alberta… Read More »