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Registration opens on July 2 for Ag Connections
Posted on July 3, 2025By 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 »
Ag reps weigh in on recent precipitation
Posted on July 3, 2025By Nathan Reiter Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Regional farmers are celebrating the rain that southern Alberta received over the June 21-22 weekend.… Read More »
Coalhurst 2025 assessment and tax notices
Posted on July 3, 2025Town of Coalhurst Town of Coalhurst assessment and tax notices were sent out to property owners on June 18, and taxes are due by Thursday,… Read More »
Province surpasses one-thousand mark in measles outbreak
Posted on July 3, 2025By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This week’s measles count showed the same trend as we’ve observed in recent weeks –… Read More »
The world needs more of Canada
Posted on July 3, 2025O Canada, I feel lucky to call you home. A place where kindness is a virtue and not a weakness. A country that stands for… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on July 3, 2025By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers July 1, 1871 – The Weekly Manitoban and Northwest Herald The excitement is tremendous. In the hotels, by… Read More »
Beef is becoming a luxury item in Canada
Posted on July 3, 2025With 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 »
Town of Coaldale councillor Bill Chapman announces re-election bid
Posted on July 3, 2025Submitted Town of Coaldale Councillor Bill Chapman has officially announced his intent to seek re-election in the upcoming municipal election on October 20. “I am… Read More »
Coalhurst residents pack council chambers at public hearing for Land Use Bylaw
Posted on July 3, 2025Town of Coalhurst Here are some highlights from the June 17 and 24, 2025, town council meetings. This is not an official record of the… Read More »
Former Picture Butte student wins prestigious award at University of Lethbridge
Posted on July 3, 2025By 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… Read More »