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Want to Make a Splash?
Hurry and Complete the Picture Butte Pool User Satisfaction Survey! By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers It was a hot summer and as children head back to school and leaves start to turn, the Town of Picture Butte is looking over its local pool usage with a view to making an even bigger splash next year. “We are asking users of the facility for their… Read More »
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Provincial healthcare pressure a ‘top priority’
By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the COVID pandemic, everyone became aware of the distinction between essential and non-essential services.… Read More »
Summer youth programing a success in Coalhurst
By Nikki Jamieson Sunny South News Feedback has been positive regarding this year’s summer programing for Coalhurst youth. During their regular Sept. 3 meeting, Coalhurst… Read More »
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Little League revival in southern Alberta
By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Major A Little League Championships were held in Taber during the first weekend of… Read More »
Kodiaks women’s volleyball sign their first recruit for the 2024-25 season
Lethbridge Polytechnic The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks women’s volleyball team is thrilled to announce its first signing for the upcoming season — Asha Hurkett. Hurkett is… 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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China strikes back at Canadian canola farmers after EV tariffs
The response to Canada’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) was predictable. Ottawa knew that retaliation would follow, and China quickly responded… Read More »
Students scarred by COVID-19 policies may never catch up
Students are facing a brutal “COVID hangover” that continues to wreak havoc on their education and mental health. The pandemic didn’t just disrupt classrooms temporarily… Read More »
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Southern Alberta remains at stage 4 of 5 for drought watch
Southern Alberta Newspapers Drought status has been lowered in much of Alberta after the entire province was considered at very high risk of water supply… Read More »