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R.I. Baker receives funding for Tree Planting Initiative
By Erika Mathieu Sunny South News On April 11, R.I. Baker Middle School in Coaldale was presented with a $1,000 ‘Green Up’ grant to help enhance the school’s appearance and teach students about environmental stewardship. With support from local arborist, Grant Collings of Grant’s Plants, and Fortis AB, the environmental initiative saw R.I. Baker add a number of new trees and greenery to the front… Read More »
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Gem of the West to unveil new Laundry exhibit in 2024
By Erika Mathieu Sunny South News The Gem of the West Museum in Coaldale is unveiling a new exhibit in 2024 focused on the evolution… Read More »
Goodbye to SSN
By Erika Mathieu Sunny South News After two and a half years with the Alberta Newspaper Group (ANG), I will be leaving the reporter position… Read More »
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Former Team Canada athlete leading charge for SASG track and field events
By Erika Mathieu Sunny South News With planning well underway for the upcoming Southern Alberta Southern Games (SASG), organizers are encouraging interested volunteers to come… Read More »
Picture Butte Curling Club celebrates first season with upgrades
By Erika Mathieu Sunny South News The Picture Butte Curling Club has wrapped up their first curling season since new reusable ice matting was installed… 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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Say it ain’t so! Politician reports faltering trust in the media
In his most recent newsletter, Martin Shields, MP for southern Alberta’s Bow River riding, delivered a blunt assessment of the deteriorating quality of life in… Read More »
Legislating for fairness often results in unforeseen consequences
In democracies such as Canada and the United States, leaders and governments have to be responsive to the needs and wants of the people who… Read More »
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Ag program at Lethbridge College has a lot to offer
By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the 2024 Ag Expo that was held in Lethbridge there was an event called… Read More »