From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers July 20, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times The Calgary Herald reports no more mail is permitted to leave… Read More »

Contractor killed in fatal accident at McCain Foods construction site

Southern Alberta Newspapers A contracter has died following an accident at the McCain Foods jobsite at Chin, Alta. east of Coaldale on July 17. While… Read More »

We’ve Found Alberta’s Best Sticky Buns In The Tiny Hamlet Of Alix

Well, friends, we’ve got another incredible hidden gem to share with you today. If you’ve got a sweet tooth and love exploring the province’s best… Read More »

How to Register for the SASG – A Step-by-Step Guide

By Nerissa McNaughton For the News The Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG) are nearly here and there is still time to register! Registration has been… Read More »

Copperheads celebrate season with player awards

By Garrett Simmons For the News Earlier this month, the Coaldale Copperheads officially closed the books on the team’s 17th completed Heritage Junior Hockey League season.… Read More »

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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 9, 1883 - The Calgary Weekly Herald A petition and subscription list is in… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 10, 1910 – The Blairmore Enterprise The namby-pamby actions of the Coleman Miner in… Read More »

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Rents continue to push inflation up, and that’s bad for homeowners

The latest numbers show inflation rising from 2.7 per cent in April to 2.9 per cent in May. It’s a small increase but a move… Read More »

Global petroleum consumption surges, defying energy transition efforts

A data gift arrived in our inboxes the other day. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) just released an update on all things energy-related. The… Read More »

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Viterra seeking to fill critical roles in industry

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the 2024 Ag Expo there was an event called “thinkAg: Career Fair” hosted by… Read More »