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LINK Pathway joins Trans Canada Trail Network: announces new title sponsor
Posted on November 1, 2023By Erika Mathieu Sunny South News The LINK Pathway project has been approved to become part of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) network. With construction… Read More »
Civic Square Atrium tree purchase deferred
Posted on November 1, 2023By Nikki Jamieson Sunny South News No tree will be purchased for the Civic Square Atrium this year. During their regular Oct. 23 meeting, Coaldale… Read More »
Cor Van Raay bequests “transformative” sum for Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation
Posted on November 1, 2023Southern Alberta Newspapers Known for his deep roots in farming in the Picture Butte area, Cor Van Raay, who passed away in 2021 at 85… Read More »
Picture Butte hopes RPAP will aid in physician struggles
Posted on November 1, 2023By Erika Mathieu Sunny South News Picture Butte’s mayor, said the Town has, “a lot of work to do,” to get a partnership with Rural… Read More »
Poor reception frustrating for Butte residents and business community
Posted on November 1, 2023By Erika Mathieu Sunny South News Poor cellphone coverage in Picture Butte continues to be an issue brought forward by frustrated residents and business owners.… Read More »
Accessibility projects on the go in Coaldale for 2023-25
Posted on November 1, 2023By Nikki Jamieson Sunny South News Some accessibility improvements will be coming to Town facilities in Coaldale. During their regular Oct. 23 meeting, Coaldale town… Read More »
RCMP investigating vehicle thefts in Coalhurst
Posted on October 26, 2023RCMP In the early morning hours of Oct. 19, three vehicles and a trailer were reported stolen from 6 Street and 4 Street in Coalhurst.… Read More »
Letter: Bill C-69 ruling good news for Alberta
Posted on October 26, 2023The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled Bill C-69 – also known as the “no more pipelines law” – unconstitutional. The reversal of this intrusive… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on October 26, 2023By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 25, 1883 – The Brandon Weekly Mail The Winnipeg Sun says a cousin of… Read More »
The real people behind the press
Posted on October 26, 2023It’s no secret that thousands of news stories are published in Canada each day. From local community features to national breaking news stories, the people… Read More »