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Insect Discovery Day returns to Alberta Birds of Prey Centre

By Kristine Jean Sunny South News Area families had a chance to learn about and discover insects and their benefits, at the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale during Insect Discovery Day Aug. 8.     Experts were on hand to answer questions, demonstrate how to identify different types of insects and how to capture insects using a sweep net.  Alberta Birds of Prey… Read More »

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Voters reminded of changes as referendum special ballot mailing begins

Elections Alberta On Sept. 1, Elections Alberta staff began mailing out referendum special ballot packages and Elections Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure is taking… Read More »

Farming Smarter shares input at policy conference in Halifax

By Kristine Jean Sunny South News Having a regional voice is key to building a stronger future for farmers.  That’s a message Farming Smarter’s Executive… Read More »

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Running Out of Summer Weekends? Feel the Engine Roar at Medicine Hat Speedway

Zoom over to the Speedway for family fun! Looking for things to do in Medicine Hat this summer that get the whole family cheering? The… Read More »

Local Sports

Local referee Michael Barwegen reflects on World Cup journey

By Patrick Wachter Southern Alberta Newspapers Reaching the pinnacle of international soccer officiating requires years of dedication, and for Lethbridge soccer referee Michael Barwegen, the… Read More »

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 »

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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers September 7, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times The Grand Medical Council of England has issued an order compelling… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 22, 1883 – The Prince Albert Times and Saskatchewan Review The scheme for the incorporation of the… Read More »

Editorial

An Alberta energy export tax could hurt Canada more than Trump

Ottawa has tried forcing its will on Alberta’s energy industry before. It ended badly. In 1980, the Trudeau government imposed the National Energy Program and… Read More »

Canada is fighting organized crime the wrong way

A record seizure in northwest Edmonton should have prompted more than a discussion about unpaid tobacco taxes. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) investigators, supported… Read More »

Agricultural

Future potential growing for the Highway 3 region, says CPFC

By Trevor Busch Sunny South News editor@tabertimes.com Touted as Canada’s Premier Food Corridor (CPFC), the Highway 3 area of Southern Alberta is one of the… Read More »

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