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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 3, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers October 2, 1896 – Moose Jaw Times Dr. Baraduc in France claims to have succeeded in photographing thought… Read More »

National Newspaper Week is about supporting local journalism

Posted on October 3, 2024

According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Digital News Report 2024, Canadians’ trust in news is 39 per cent. For comparison, Americans’… Read More »

Vulcan man charged with murder of Lethbridge woman after body found near Oyen

Posted on October 3, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers A 61-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a body was found near Oyen on Sept. 17. At approximately 11:14… Read More »

Piyami Health Centre temporarily closed for repairs

Posted on October 3, 2024

Alberta Health Services Picture Butte’s Piyami Health Centre is temporary closed for on-site services which began Sept. 25 to complete the final repairs caused by… Read More »

Council endorses plan for Coalhurst’s 30th anniversary as a town

Posted on October 3, 2024

By Nikki Jamieson Sunny South News Rebranding and preparations for an upcoming historic anniversary were part of the discussion around a theme for Coalhurst’s 30th… Read More »

Copperheads in fourth place after a 1-1 weekend in HJHL play

Posted on October 3, 2024

By Garrett Simmons Sunny South News It was the tale of two games last weekend for the Coaldale Copperheads. On Friday, the Copperheads suffered a… Read More »

Scams on the rise in Picture Butte – Know the signs of a fraudster

Posted on October 3, 2024

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The snake oil salesmen of old have never really gone away. They adapt and continue to try their hardest… Read More »

Rezoning approved for Coaldale Residential Care Facility

Posted on September 30, 2024

By Nikki Jamieson Sunny South News A rezoning application from a youth housing charitable organization has been approved. A public hearing was held during Coaldale… Read More »

Town of Coaldale continues to experience above average population growth

Posted on September 30, 2024

- From 2018-2022, Coaldale saw the second highest population growth in the region Town of Coaldale In December of last year, the Town of Coaldale… Read More »

Amended borrowing bylaw approved

Posted on September 30, 2024

By Nikki Jamieson Sunny South News An amended borrowing bylaw was approved by Coaldale town council. Borrowing Bylaw 899-B-09-24 Amended, Economic Development - Rail Spur… Read More »

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