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Northern Development & Investment Group breaks ground on major new commercial development in Coaldale
By Kristine Jean Sunny South News Town of Coaldale staff, council and representatives from Northern Development & Investment Group gathered for the official groundbreaking of Coaldale Crossing on Aug. 12. The new, major commercial development will be located just off of Highway 3 on 19A Ave. in Coaldale and is expected to meet the everyday needs of Coaldale residents and the surrounding region. The six-building… Read More »
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Picture Butte celebrates Centennial during 2026 Jamboree Days
By Kristine Jean Sunny South News Picture Butte welcomed thousands of residents and visitors for their Jamboree Days Centennial Celebration. The three-day event Aug. 14-16… Read More »
Late summer storm hits Coaldale
By Kristine Jean Sunny South News The Town of Coaldale was hit by a late summer storm last week, bringing heavy rains and devastating hail… Read More »
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The Medicine Hat Golf Course You Need to Tee Off At Before Summer Ends
Discover summer golf at Desert Blume Golf Club in Medicine Hat, with pristine course conditions, dining, stay-and-play options, and helpful golf tips. Looking for where… Read More »
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Copperheads set to celebrate 20th anniversary season in 2026/2027
By Garrett Simmons Sunny South News It is going to be a historic season for the Coaldale Copperheads. The 2026/2027 campaign will mark the 20th season… Read More »
Southern Alberta Summer Games results posted
Southern Alberta Newspapers The 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games, hosted in Bow Island and the County of Forty Mile from July 8-11, are now in… Read More »
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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 21, 1891 – The Times (Moose Jaw) Last night was a critical time for farmers of the… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 13, 1897 – British Columbia News (Kaslo) In his eagerness to advance copper and gold prospects near… Read More »
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Ottawa’s bonus culture makes failure pay
In the real world, bonuses happen when you do a good job or your organization has a great year. In Ottawa, bonuses reward D- performances,… Read More »
Supply management was meant to save Canadian dairy
Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat should not become another excuse to avoid reforming supply management. His response is excessive and disruptive, but that does not… Read More »
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Foodgrains harvest cancelled after devastating storm wipes out crops
By Kristine Jean Sunny South News As communities across the region prepare for the fall harvest, a storm that swept through Coaldale Tuesday evening wiped… Read More »