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Former Picture Butte student wins prestigious award at University of Lethbridge

By Kristine Jean Sunny South News Former Picture Butte resident Jaxon Reiter, credits his small town upbringing and the close-knit community at the high school he attended, with much of his success as a university scholar and future professor or scientist.   Reiter was recently awarded the School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit, Master of Science, from the University of Lethbridge at their 2025… Read More »

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U.S. – Canada trade deal could be on horizon: MLA Hunter

By Trevor Busch Sunny South News editor@tabertimes.com Ag producers in the region are so far anticipating a good growing season as the area transitions to… Read More »

Registration opens on July 2 for Ag Connections 

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Registration for this year’s Ag Connections opens on July 2, and there are so many great reasons to secure… Read More »

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Ancient Petroglyphs, Towering Hoodoos, and a River to Cool Off In—Writing-on-Stone Has It All

In the beautiful valley of Milk River in southern Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park is a portal into the past and a sacred place rich with… Read More »

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Picture Butte council hears presentation on potential pump track

By Kristine Jean Sunny South News Hopes for a pump track in the Town of Picture Butte have been put on hold for the time… Read More »

Coaldale Pickleball Club co-hosts Lethbridge and District Pickleball Tournament in early May

By Kristine Jean Sunny South News The Coaldale Pickleball Club is teaming up with local organizations to co-host a major pickleball tournament in southern Alberta… 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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Beef is becoming a luxury item in Canada

With summer weather settling in, Canadians are returning to a familiar ritual—firing up the barbecue. But as they approach the meat counter, many are faced… Read More »

Albertans must push back against separatist fantasies

Talk of Alberta breaking away from Canada is no longer just background noise. It’s getting louder, more organized, and too many reasonable Albertans are staying… Read More »

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Registration opens on July 2 for Ag Connections 

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Registration for this year’s Ag Connections opens on July 2, and there are so many great reasons to secure… Read More »

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