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Coaldale resident helping collect signatures in town for Water Not Coal petition
By Kristine Jean Sunny South News One Coaldale resident is hoping to make a big difference in the fight to save Alberta’s water. Dennis Mikalson has been out at various locations in Coaldale since early March including the parking lot at the Coaldale Sportsplex on Saturday, March 28, helping collect signatures for the Water Not Coal petition that was launched earlier this year by country… Read More »
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Attempt to halt separation petition underway while government readies to expedite referendum
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Another legal challenge has been launched against the proposed separation referendum by an Alberta First Nation while the Forever… Read More »
Coalhurst Cares contest recognizes contributions by local volunteers
By Kristine Jean Sunny South News The Town of Coalhurst is making sure their community volunteers know how much they are appreciated. They will be… Read More »
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Spartans seeking to boost football numbers for 2026 season
By Garrett Simmons Sunny South News The 2026 season is shaping up to be a big one for the Coaldale Spartans Minor Football Association. It… Read More »
Picture Butte Blades capture provincial silver medal on home ice
By Kristy Ruaben The U13 Blades, made up of 12 skaters and a goalie, will remember the 2025–26 season forever. They posted an impressive 12-1-3… Read More »
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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 14, 1899 – The Cardston Record Petitions were circulated here this week requesting a mail service to… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 2, 1884 – The Calgary Herald, Mining and Ranche Advocate and General Advertiser Mr. Melvyn of Silver… Read More »
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The Middle East is no longer a reliable energy partner
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is exposing how unreliable Middle East energy supply has become and has opened the door for countries like Canada to… Read More »
Consumer boycott of U.S. products exposes a bigger homegrown problem
Canadian consumers are quietly pulling U.S. products off their grocery lists, and the impact is measurable. This is more than a protest. It is a… Read More »
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Farming Smarter’s Spring Wheat Project is focused on learning about water management
By Heather Cameron Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lewis Baarda, lead for Farming Smarter’s Reduced Irrigation Allocation Strategies for Crop Management - Spring Wheat… Read More »